Halloween Fun! — The Hippo — 10/19/23

Time to get in the Halloween spirit! In this week’s supersized information-packed cover story, we’ve gathered all the spooky season events we can find for all ages and interests. Want to get scared at a local haunted house? Or would you prefer relaxing with a screening of a black and white horror classic? Find haunted attractions, trick-or-treat times, trunk-or-treat times, kids’ events, events for Halloween fans of any age and fun for the grown-up crowd.

Also on the cover: Get your tickets now for the Distiller’s Showcase in Manchester on Nov. 2 (page 28). Amy Diaz presents a new batch of scary movies for your spooky season viewing (page 34). Find live music this weekend and beyond in our Music This Week listing, which starts on page 38.

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