Bucks County's Halloween Trick or Treat Guide 2011

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In true Bucks County fall style, an amazing volume and vast variety of awesome Halloween events are happening throughout the community. We have it all– from haunted and spooky to fun for the family. Check out these fun, safe places to take your kids trick-or-treating!

For more spooktacular events and tips, check out the Bucks Happening fall guide & the Montco Happening's Halloween Guide.

Friday October 28th

Doylestown– At the Central Bucks Family YMCA, members and non-members are invited to Boo Bash, a “costume dress rehearsal.” Dancing in Gym A (fog machine will be in use), Halloween crafts and stories in Child Watch and some special non-spooky surprises! Contact Rachel Mauer at 215-348-8131, x1167. Then, later that night, 7th through 9th graders can attend the Teen Halloween Party (registration required). Costumes a must. Music, games, dollar snack bar, costume contest. Contact Jay DePue 215-348-8131, x1143 $5 members/$10 potential members

New Hope– Friday 10/28 through Sunday 10/30, families can hop aboard the Trick or Treat Train with New Hope & Ivyland Railroad. Bring the kids to ride aboard this spooky train. Children of all ages are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite Halloween costumes, helping to make the train a scary sight. Afterwards, trick or treat around the New Hope train station for more surprises! Trick or Treat bags and assorted toys and candy will be given out onboard as well as at the station. All ages welcome!

Saturday October 29th

Doylestown– At the Central Bucks YMCA, check out Teen Halloween Party from 7pm to 10pm for 4th to 6th graders (registration required). Costumes a must. Music, games, dollar snack bar, costume contest. Contact Jay DePue 215-348-8131, x1143 $5 members/$10 potential members

Fairless Hills- Trick or treating, Halloween arts and crafts, a family witch hunt and a hot dog lunch (available for purchase) at the Lower Bucks Family YMCA on Oxford Valley Road in Fairless Hills on October 29th 10AM-1PM. The suggested donation is $10 per family. More information: 215-949-3400, ext. 21.

Langhorne– This event takes place from 10/29 – 10/30 from 10am to 6pm each day. Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place. The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place features three Halloween themed shows and the Neighborhood Street Party Spooktacular Parade, which includes a whole new stop! The Count's Not-Too-Spooky Howl-o-ween Radio Show is sure to entertain the whole family. In this Halloween show, The Count Von Count serves as the master of scare-emonies on an old-time radio show. With help from his Sesame Street friends- Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, Zoe, Grover, Oscar and Elmo- The Count produces a not-too-spooky Halloween radio show. The WSME Howl-o-ween show features, song and dance numbers that get everyone involved comedy sketches with Elmo and Oscar, a few magical surprises from everyone's favorite fairy, Abby Cadabby and a cooking segment with Cookie Monster that goes awry. The show ends with a special finale that is sure to be a “Thriller”.

Lahaska- Calling all ghosts, goblins and ghouls to Peddler’s Village for a day of Halloween fun at Giggleberry Fair Spooktacular on Saturday, October 29. Rain or shine. Wear your costume for trick or treating, pumpkin painting, hay maze, costume parade and more! The spooky schedule of events includes: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Giggleberry Fair Hay Maze $4 per person or 2 for $7; Giggleberry Fair Spooktacular from 1-4 p.m. includes Pumpkin Painting, Face Painting and Balloon Sculptor. Activities are FREE with purchase of Giggleberry Fair Activity Pass; Halloween Costume Parade at 4 pm at Giggleberry Fair; and Trick or Treating in Peddler’s Village Shops After the parade until 6 p.m.

Newtown: It's the Halloween Parade at 10am (registration starts at 9am) followed by the Sidewalk Sale on State Street & Trickamore Treat on Sycamore Street from 1pm to 5pm! Categories for judging include:

Halloween Humor
Halloween Horror
Storybook & Fantasy
TV & Movies
Sports
Group Theme
Parent & Child
Youngest Dressed
Pampered Pets
Mayor's Trophy

Richboro– It's the 35th Annual Halloween Happening on Saturday Oct 29 at the Recreation Center. This free event starts at 11am. Treat bags for the first 300 children, trophys & prizes for best in age categories, musical entertainment by Meg Russell, a friendly fortune teller, face painting, balloon artist& more! Bring a carved or painted pumpkin to be judged in best of category. View details online.

Quakertown- Join the Quakertown Farmer’s Market for trick or treating throughout the market on Saturday, Oct 29th beginning at 1 pm. Trick or treating will be conducted throughout the entire market in separate age categories. Trick or Treating will be followed by the 19th Annual Halloween Costume Contest. The costumes will be judged in front of stage area behind the main market. The Grand Prize is $250 cash! Each age category will have a winner and runner up chosen. Categories include 0-5, 6-12, 13-17, 18+ and the Family category.

Yardley– On Saturday October 29, 2011 at 10:15am, the Yardley Borough Rec Board will host their annual parade and party! Parade assembles at the Recreation Room behind Borough Hall and will proceed to Buttonwood Park where there will be tricks, treats and pumpkins to paint! This event is open to Yardley Borough Residents and their guests! Rain or shine

Sunday October 3oth

Lambertville- On Sunday afternoon, October 30, 2011, children of all ages are invited to participate in the Annual Lambertville Halloween Parade. Register online and please note the number your entry has been assigned so that when you arrive at Mary Sheridan Park on the day of the parade, you can use the Express Registration line to pick up your number to wear in the parade! Trick or treating will take place starting at 6 pm, following the big parade. North Union Street will be closed from York to Buttonwood Streets to all traffic. The street will reopen at 9 pm.

Prizes will include:

First, second, and third place prizes in each of the nine costume categories
Best in Parade
Most Creative
Most Artistic
Most Patriotic
Best Representation of a Famous Person
Best Representation of a Character from Movies or TV
Best Use of Recycled Materials
Best Homemade Costume
Dorothy Kitchen Memorial Award

Morrisville: On Sunday October 30th at Pennsbury Manor, there will be family friendly trick or treating and fall activities all weekend long.

Yardley– Get ready for Canal-O-Ween, an annual week-long traditional style Halloween lighting of Jack-o-Lanterns along the Delaware Canal in historic Yardley, PA. On Sunday, 10/30, the Carve-a-thon kicks off at 1pm.

Yardley- Bring the kids out in full costume for a full day of fun and safe trick or treating at Pumpkinfest at Shady Brook Farm. Admission is $10, and includes trick or treat stations, hayrides, corn maze, hay maze, inflatable attractions and more.

Monday October 31st

Doylestown- Halloween Zumba from 5:45-6:25pm at the Central Bucks YMCA! Join Diana on Halloween,

October 31, 2011 for Halloween-themed Zumba, Dance-fitness to Halloween music, shimmy & shake to “Thriller,” dance in costume or wear black, orange or purple. Treats for survivors!

Fairless Hills– Mall-o-Ween at Oxford Valley Mall from 4PM-6PM. This is a mall-wide event that allows local children to trick-or-treat at participating mall stores. Visit Guest Services for a bag and a list of participating stores. While supplies last.

Yardley– After all that hard work from the carve-a-thon on Sunday, take in the natural beauty of the canal at the annual Canaloween, happening all week long.