Tricks and treats for children, plus pumpkins to paint at Town Park

MABBETTSVILLE — In spite of the cool temperatures and some rainfall, the annual Trunk or Treat was held on Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Town of Washington Park in Mabbettesville.

Although only five families showed up this year to decorate their vehicles and offer candy to local children, which was a low turnout compared to years’ past, and the stream of costumed children was also lighter than usual, those who did attend appeared to have a wonderful time.

Children of all ages collected treats to enjoy for the Halloween holiday, which was the next day. They also got to chat with Millbrook Library Director Courtney Tshalis and Children’s Librarian Abby Gallagher. The two were on hand to share spooky Halloween tales and decorate pumpkins while enjoying cider and doughnuts.

The Town of Washington’s Recreation Department helped organize the event, which is always a popular one with parents and children alike.

— Judith O’Hara Balfe

With blue balloons overhead, from left, Asher St. Germain, 7, Henry Boettger, 8, and Molly Boettger, 5, all classmates at Elm Drive Elementary School, stopped by to get some candy at the Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 30. Brandon Patane helped decorate the car in honor of the Halloween festivity. Photo by Judith O'Hara Balfe

From left, Fiona Patane, 3, with friends Everleigh Dwyer, also 3, and Ashland Dwyer, 10, got their fill of Halloween candy at the Trunk or Treat event at the Town of Washington Park in Mabbettsville on Saturday, Oct. 30. Photo by Judith O'Hara Balfe

Maggie Spafford, 12, and her brother Leif, 9, moved to Millbrook in July to attend local schools, just in time to enjoy the Trunk or Treat at the Town of Washington Park. Photo by Judith O'Hara Balfe

With blue balloons overhead, from left, Asher St. Germain, 7, Henry Boettger, 8, and Molly Boettger, 5, all classmates at Elm Drive Elementary School, stopped by to get some candy at the Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 30. Brandon Patane helped decorate the car in honor of the Halloween festivity. Photo by Judith O'Hara Balfe