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UPDATED: Halloween Happenings in Dedham

Spooky or not, there is plenty going on in Dedham to celebrate Halloween.

Whether you're a youngster in the hunt for troves of candy, or a grown-up ... doing the same exact thing - there is plenty of times to enjoy the Halloween festivities in Dedham.

  1. Bedtime Halloween Party
    Where/When: in Dedham Square; Friday at 6:30 p.m.
    Why go: Bring your kids decked out in their Halloween costume and listen to some "not-so-spooky stories." In the giving mood? Bring some candy to donate to area homeless shelters. Kids will be making goodie bags and friendly monsters to take home.
    Pricing: Free

  2. Halloween Movie Night
    Where/When:
    ; Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    Why go: Wear your costume to watch a Creature Double Feature Halloween movie - Frankenweenie and The Nightmare Before Christmas. Enjoy refreshments while taking in the flicks.
    Pricing: Free


  3. Where/When:
    ; Saturday at 11 a.m.
    Why go: What better way to get into the Halloween spirit than dancing to Michael Jackson with who-knows-how-many people. The first 75 guests receive a free T-shirt.
    Pricing: Free


  4. Where/When:
    ; Sunday at 3 p.m.
    Why go: Celebrate Halloween with plenty of dancing, themed sing-a-longs, mask-making and music performances. Light refreshments will be served.
    Pricing: Free

  5. Manor Halloween Block Party (TIME CHANGED DUE TO WEATHER)
    Where/When:
    McDonald Square at Louise Road; Sunday at 1 p.m.
    Why go: Join the annual Manor Neighborhood Block Party full with fun for kids of all ages, a Halloween costume contest, candy, food and more.
    Pricing: Free

  6. Spooky-Oke
    Where/When: ; Friday at 9 p.m.
    Why go: Putting an eerie twist on classic karaoke as guests belt out their favorite Monster jams. Come in dressed for the holiday and prizes will be given for best performance.
    Price: No cover

  7. Costume Dance Party
    Where/When: Kings; Saturday at 9 p.m.
    Why go: Hit the dance floor and show off your costume to scary-good hits spun by a DJ.
    Pricing: No cover

  8. Patriots vs. Steelers
    Where/When:
    Kings; Sunday at 4:15 p.m.
    Why go: Watch a scary defense take on a scary offense. Wear your NFL "costume" for a free cheese piza with mention of seeing this on Patch*.
    Pricing: No cover

*Show promotion on smartphone or print-out to redeem. One free pizza per table/lane for guests wearing a football jersey. Valid only during Patriots/Steelers game on 10/30/11. Valid towards cheese pizza only. Discount cannot be applied towards other pizzas.


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