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Five Things You Need to Know This Weekend: Halloween Spooktacular, 'Bedknobs and Broomsticks' and More

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Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Head to the Norwood Recreation Department's Halloween Spooktacular this Saturday. Enjoy games, a DJ, the Costume Parade, snacks, face painting, and more from 3-4:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per resident. 2. Bring your families to The Norwood Theatre to see the classic Disney film, "Bedknobs and Broomsticks" this weekend, starring Angela Lansbury and David Tomilson. A great movie for the Halloween season and is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Tickets will be $8 for adults & $6 for children and seniors. Showtimes are Friday…

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Autumn Events from the Norwood Recreation Department

Some autumn events in Norwood to mark on your calendars.

Halloween Costume Swap Have yourself a green Halloween. Donate you gently worn Halloween costume to the Norwood Recreation Department on or before October 11. Come back and see if you can find a new costume for your child this Halloween season on Friday, October 12, from 4-7 p.m. Pumpkins & Scarecrows on the Common A fun-filled family festival on Norwood Common. Work with your family to design a scarecrow. Wood post supplied, you bring all the rest to make it your own. Prizes awarded to most unique. Cost is $10 per entry for pumpkin or scarecrow. Saturday, October 20, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Halloween Trunk or Treat Decorate your car and bring candy to hand out in the Municipal Lot for Norwood’s first ever, Trunk or Treat! Spots are limited, so …

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Norwood Recreation's Halloween Events Schedule

The "spooktacular," pumpkin decorating and house decorating contest.

The Halloween Spooktacular  When: Saturday, Oct. 22, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Where: Civic Center gymnasium Games, arts and crafts, light refreshments, and live music. Volunteers from Students Against Destructive Decisions and Spirit clubs and will host a costume parade and spooky hallway walk that evening as well.   The Halloween Pumpkinfest When: Thursday, Oct. 27, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Where: Civic Center game room Parents and children can decorate pumpkins to take home. Open to all ages.   Spooky House Decorating Contest When: Friday, Oct. 28, 6-8 p.m. Where: All over town A committee of judges will determine which of the contestant houses is the best decorated. The winner will receive a gift card to the Old Colonial Café. Participants in any of these …

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