NorthEast-Millerton Library to host Halloween ‘Festival of Frights’ Oct. 31

MILLERTON — Thursday, Oct. 31, the community is invited to the Festival of Frights from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The NorthEast-Millerton Library is partnering with the Irondale Schoolhouse and the Millerton Business Alliance to help the community indulge in Halloween activities.

The Festival of Frights will feature the Haunted Schoolhouse, Truck or Treat, food and other activities at 16 Main St., Millerton, in the Harney & Sons and Golden Wok parking lot. This event aims to bring the community together and celebrate Halloween where it is hard to walk to neighbors.

Organizations or community members are able to sign up to decorate their car to participate in Truck or Treat. Individuals participating in truck or treat are responsible for bringing candy to hand out. Sign-ups end on Sunday, Oct. 27.
For more information visit nemillertonlibrary.org.

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