Looking for some family fun in preparation for the Halloween weekend to come? Read below about the spooky and fun Halloween events happening in your community this week!

Wednesday Events – 10/28

Where: Church Street Marketplace

When: 4:00-6:30 PM

What: Trick-or-Treat Street - Bring the family to enjoy Halloween on the Church Street Marketplace for Trick-or-Treat Street. Come in costume for 8 outdoor trick-or-treating stations with candy and healthy snacks provided by City Market, face painting, photo shoot for kids with local mascots, fire truck demo from the Burlington Vermont Fire Department, Pumpkin Painting at Burlington Paint and Sip studio, spin art at Ben & Jerry’s and lots more fun offered for the whole family!

Ages: 0 and Up

Cost: FREE

 

Where: Essex and Essex Junction

When: 5:00-6:30 PM

What: Essex Community Halloween Celebration - Open to residents of Essex and Essex junction sponsored by Essex and Essex Jct Parks and Rec – come in costume and enjoy treats, games, prizes, entertainment and a giant spooky maze!

Ages: 0 - 10

Cost: FREE

 

Where: Old Lantern in Charlotte

When: 5:00-8:30 PM (Wednesday and Thursday)

What: Mahana Magic Kids Haunted House – bring your family and friends in costume for this ghoulish haunted house with proceeds supporting the mission of the Mahana Magic Foundation which supports children whose parent or guardian is dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Enjoy food and surprises for all!

Ages: 0 and Up

Cost: $5 Donation

 

Thursday Events – 10/29

 

Where: South Burlington Community Library

When: 10:00-11:15 AM

What: Boo to You! A Not So Scary Story Time - Wear your costume and join Mr. Monkey at the South Burlington Library for story time, games and treats!

Ages: 0 - 3

Cost: FREE

 

Where: Jericho Elementary School

When: 6:00-7:30 PM

What: Y Halloween Kids Night Out – Join Jericho Elementary School for a creepy crawly fun-filled Halloween Party including crafts & games, a costume contest, and a dance party – dinner will be provided along with some tricks and treats!

Ages: 5 - 12

Cost: $10/child

 

Friday Events – 10/30

 

Where: Burlington Main Street Station

When: 10am (Saturday) 12pm, 2pm & 4 pm (Friday & Saturday)

What: Halloween Kids Express Train Rides – All aboard! Enjoy hallows-eve aboard the Halloween Kids Express at the Burlington waterfront, enjoy the 60-minute train ride with locally sourced food & drinks for sale, come early and enjoy the pre-boarding party which includes music, photo booth, and much more! Kids express rides depart 12 pm, 2 pm and 4pm on Friday and Saturday (an extra 10 am train ride scheduled for Saturday)

Ages: 0 and Up

Cost: $23

 

Where: Brownell Library in Essex

When: 3:15-4:15 PM

What: Halloween Face Painting – Get ready for trick or treating by having your face painted by teen volunteers that will match the design to your costume!

Ages: 3 – 14+

Cost: FREE

 

Where: Milton Public Library

When: 3:30 – 5:00 PM

What: Halloween Party – come dressed in costume for games, crafts, refreshments and plenty of Halloween Fun! Please sign up in advance by calling 893-4644

Ages: 4-10

Cost: FREE

 

Where: Smugglers Notch Resort

When: 4:30 – 9:00 PM

What: Haunted Halloween Village – bring your family and enjoy spooky thrills and fun put together by Smugglers Notch Resort Staff as well as staff and students from Lamoille Union High School – the Haunted Village with haunted hay rides, a trick or treat trail, pumpkin painting, face painting and more! Including a dance party and costume contest. The Smugglers Notch Fun Zone will also be open which includes a giant inflatable slide, obstacle course, mini golf course and arcade games.

Ages: 0-14+

Cost: $10 per adult $5 per child 6-18

 

Where: UMall in South Burlington

When: 4:30 – 7:00 PM

What: Night Before Halloween Family Party – come dressed in your best costume and enjoy the following family activities:

-          3:30PM-7:00PM    Face Painting by Vermont Face and Body - JCPenney Court

-          4:30PM-7:00PM:   Bounce House provided by Bounce Around VT - Bon-Ton Court

-          4:30PM - 5:00PM:   Halloween Bingo - Center Court

-          4:30PM - 6:00PM:   Science with Miss Vermont - Kohl's Court

-          5:00PM - 5:45PM:   Not So Scary Halloween Show with Joey the Clown - Center Court

-          5:00PM - 7:00PM:   98.9 WOKO Live Remote

-          5:45PM - 6:00PM:   Spooky Story Time with South Burlington Community Library – Center Court

-          6:00PM - 7:00PM:   Trick or Treat from store to store

Ages: 2-12

Cost: FREE

 

Where: O’Brien Community Center in Winooski

When: 5:00 – 7:00 PM

What: Winooski Halloween Party - come celebrate and bring the whole family to this event that will feature local organizations, food and other fun giveaways from local businesses! Also enjoy face painting, music, games and a magician!

Ages: 0 and Up

Cost: FREE

Where: Spare Time Colchester

When: 5:30 – 8:30 PM

What: Haunted Laser Tag Party – Come in costume for a game of spooky laser tag as well as receive a $5 game zone card, where you can visit all the different trick or treating stations. **Make sure your costume is laser tag friendly and sneakers are required** Please call to RSVP for this event 655-2720

Ages: 5 and Up

Cost: $10

 

Where: Burnham (Colchester) Library

When: 6:00 – 7:00 PM

What: Halloween Party/Shadow Puppet Show – enjoy a special shadow puppet performance of Sleepy Hollow performed by the PuppeTree’s – come in costume and join in the parade after the show! Very family friendly, refreshments will be provided.

Ages: 4 - 10

Cost: FREE

 

Where: Anderson Field/Recreation Building in Waterbury

When: 6:00 – 7:30 PM

What: Campfire Ghost Stories - gather around the campfire for roasting marshmallows and listening to ghost stories! Bring your own family friendly ghost story to share!

Ages: 0 and Up

Cost: Non-Perishable Food Donation Suggested

 

Where: Williston Central School

When: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

What: Williston Community Pumpkin Carving Night -  bring your own pumpkin to this awesome community event, no registration is required, enjoy refreshments and goodie bags for the kids all while carving your very own masterpiece!

Ages: 0 and Up

Cost: FREE

 

Where: Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Jct

When: 7:00 – 10:00 PM

What: Spookyville Vermont – attend this family friendly Halloween walk through of the Champlain Valley Expo. Explore Spookyville Manor and Spookyville Village which will be filled with hundreds of jack-o-lanterns to light the way. Enjoy the be-witching family-friendly atmosphere!

Ages: 0 – 14+

Cost: FREE

 

For more info and all the fun events happening on HALLOWEEN, visit our friends at Find and Go Seek.com!

Happy Haunting!

 

This Sunday, October 25, 2015 from 1:00-3:00pm, Geri Reilly Real Estate is hosting 2 Open Houses! Join us at 31 Vale Drive and 38 Winding Brook Drive in South Burlington. Stop by to say "hi" and take a look around!

We look forward to seeing you there!

31 Vale Drive, South Burlington

Bright, sunny & spacious upgraded 4000 sq. ft. colonial in one of South Burlington's finest neighborhoods! Move right in and start enjoying all the features this home has to offer! Beautiful hardwood floors & upgraded tile on the first floor, 9' ceilings, 1st floor office with French doors, living room with decorative pillars to formal dining, chef's kitchen with center island & custom cabinets, built in desk, breakfast nook opens to step down family room with fireplace. Enjoy the 3 season porch with wood floor & lots of windows, 4 spacious bedrooms including private master suite with walk-in closet & whirlpool tub. Bonus room great for office or 5th bedroom. Mountain views, great sunsets. Enjoy the covered front porch or stone deck/patio with stone walls & extensive landscaping. On cul-de-sac with lots of wild life!

MLS# 4450160 / $599,900

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Routine maintenance around your home can save you thousands in the long run. Via The Real Estate Book.com here are a few Plumbing Maintenance Checks that are easy to do once a year and will save you lots of $$$ in repairs down the road.

1. Check for Leaky Faucets – sometimes this just may seem like an annoying small fix but the moisture can put wear on sink fixtures and may even welcome mold growth. These small leaks cans also sometimes lead to bigger future problems.
2. Clear you Lint Trap - lint build-up can clog or block the drain of your washing machine if not cleaned regularly. Another option here would be to hire a plumber to install a wire trap filter to improve drainage.
3. Inspect Supply Hoses - check all the hoses that connect to your appliances, look for signs of leakage especially from appliances such as your dishwasher, icemaker and washing machine. Fix any leaks or replace with a stainless steel hose!
4. Check Your Water Heater – check the thermometer to make sure the temperature is lower than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. You can increase the life of your heating unit by draining a few gallons of water from the tank to eliminate corrosion-causing sediment.
5. Test your Sump Pump – you can do this by pouring a few buckets of water into the sump pit to test its true protection from flooding. It should activate automatically and shut off when the job’s done.
6. And just remember little leaks can lead to big problems!