halloween

Halloween is certainly poses a challenge for kids with food allergies.  For the first few years, we just downplayed the day and visited a couple relatives homes where we new there would be safe treats.  But now at age 4 Brendan was looking to do some more real trick or treating.  We poured over labels of candy at the grocery store but couldn't find anything we were comfortable with.  read more »

UPDATE:  Friday October 23:  Last night the Woburn Host Lions decided that the monster walk scheduled for Saturday will be canceled due to the expectation of heavy rain.

The Halloween parade will proceed as scheduled rain or shine.

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On Friday, October 30th, from 6pm to 8:30pm, come to the North Suburban YMCA and enjoy activities ghost bowling, face painting, spooky crafts, a haunted house from 6:30 to 8:30pm, and a great pumpkin hunt.  Don’t forget to wear your costume!  Family members are free, Program Members are $5/ family, Non-members are $10/ family.  All Bay Path College employees and students will also be admitted free.  Sign up today at the Welcome Center Desk!

It's time once again for the Woburn Host Lions annual Halloween Parade here in Woburn!  The festivities will kick off Sunday Oct. 26th at 1 PM., beginning at the intersection (rotary) of Rt. 38 and I-95 by the Woburn Cinema/Holiday Inn Select, exit 35 off of I-95 heading south on Rt. 38, Main Street Woburn, traveling for 2.2 miles to the Woburn/Winchester Line.  Bring your family and friends to enjoy this fantastic and fun event! This is a charity event with proceeds benefiting the Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund and many local Woburn Host Lions Club projects.  read more »

The Children’s Room of the Woburn Public Library will sponsor a spooky (and slightly crazy) Halloween Party featuring children’s author Carolyn Crimi, author of “Boris and Bella,” and the newly published “Where’s My Mummy?”   Students in elementary grades K-5 are invited to listen to her tales, try their hand at being mummies, doing some monster dancing, and enjoying creepy treats afterwards.  The program will be held on Thursday, Oct. 30,  3:30—4:30 pm, in the first floor Study Hall. Crimi will NOT promise not to try to scare you, so be warned!  No pre-registration is required; do drop by. Children are welcome to wear their costumes, too! Please call the Children’s Room at 781-937-0405 for more details.  read more »

The Woburn Historical Society is proud to present their 3rd annual cemetary tour. This spooky event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 19th.  The tours will start at 11:30 AM. and go until 4:30 PM., guiding you through Woodbrook Cemetary located on Salem Street in Woburn.  This event is open to the public and is a great way to get ready for the coming Halloween festivities!  read more »

This article is about a previous years' parade.  For information about 2009's parade please click here.

The 53rd Annual Woburn Host Lions Club Halloween Parade steps off at 1 p.m. sharp this Sunday, October 28, 2007. This event draws in excess of 80,000 people a year, hosting over 25 bands such as the University of New Hampshire, Mass Maritime, Waltham American Legion and many New England High Schools and local community bands. This is a charity event with all of the proceeds benefiting Lions eye research.

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