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nities to try your hand at some of the steps involved!
HALLOWEEN HAUNTS & ATTRACTIONS 10 AM – 4 PM. Children's Craft: Paper Basket, from

The Field of Terror, East Windsor, NJ Sleepy Hollow Haunted Acres, 11 AM - PM. Free. Howell Living History Farm, 70
New Jersey’s Largest Haunted Attraction Farm. Newtown, PA Woodens Lane, Hopewell Twp., NJ. For more info visit:
howellfarm.org
Over 120 acres of preserved farmland where Are you brave enough to experience our three October 16
we host our Haunted Hayride, Corn Maze, two terrifying attractions? Capacity is limited so or- Princeton Fall Fest
walk-through attractions, a Paintball ride, and der online to guarantee admittance. Attractions Join us for family-friendly festivities, including a Pump-
more. We also have a family-friendly daytime include the Sleepy Hollow Hayride, The Field— kin Painting Party at Color Me Mine, scarecrow mak-
corn maze. This Family owned and operated enter the gates and wander through the ruins of ing with Sustainable Princeton, activity stations with
business brings chills and thrills to guests from a bewitched village, and The Hollow—17 ghost- Princeton Public Library, an interactive presentation
all over the East Coast! Visit us this fall and ex- troubled rooms, crypts and catacombs. Hours: with Eyes of the Wild, a farm market with McCaffrey's,
perience the Terror for yourself!! Open Fri. - Sat. Fri. – Sun. Oct. 5 – 29, enter from 6:30 – 9:30 and best of all, everyone is going to learn new line
Sept. 22-23; Fri. - Sun. starting Sept. 29; Thu. PM. Check web site for location & prices: dancing moves! We'll have a DJ on hand to entertain
- Sun. from Oct. 19 - 31. Check the web site for www.sleepyhollowhayride.com us with a special mix of Fall Fun Fest dance tunes. Hal-
location, times & prices: www.fieldofterror.com The Haunted Red Mill - Clinton, NJ loween costumes encouraged! Buy lunch and snacks at
one of the many dining options. FREE event open to
Fright Fest at Six Flags – Jackson, NJ Ten acres of fright. Enter the haunted Red Mill, all. 11 AM – 3 PM, Princeton Shopping Center, 301
Celebrating 30 Chilling years! Select Nights travel its spooky corridors, then exit out the rear N. Harrison St., Princeton, NJ. For more info visit:
Sept. 8 - Oct. 31. Featuring Haunted Houses: where your hayride wagon awaits to take you www.princetonshoppingcenter.com
Dare to enter haunted houses inspired by your deep into the night, into the acres of fright that Oct. 20 – 22; Oct. 27 - 29
worst nightmares. Will you make it out alive? make up the Haunted Village. You’ll journey into Roebling – The Story of The Brooklyn Bridge
Scare Zones: Step into the darkness… but our creepy, ghost and ghoul filled trail through The tale of the men who built it, and the woman who
beware the nightmarish monsters lurking in the the forest, eventually arriving at a dark maze and finished it. Theater To Go’s NJ Playwright Series’ fas-
shadows. Plus Monster-tainment: Join in the a vortex of delightful, haunted terror. At the Red cinating drama based on the true story. In 1869, John
spooky fun! Check web site for location, times & Mill Museum Village, October 13-14, 20-21, 27- Roebling wins the contract to design and build the
prices: www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/events/ 28. Check web site for location, times & prices: Brooklyn Bridge, the longest and tallest bridge in the
fright-fest-2023 www.theredmill.org/events/ world at the time. The construction spanned 14 years,
involving 600 workers; at least two dozen people died
in the process, including John Roebling. Roebling’s
OCTOBER October 7 daughter-in-law, Emily, takes a stand ensuring that the
Hightstown Harvest Fair Roebling name will forever be attached to this beloved
Oct. 6 - 8 & Oct. 13 - 15 The Hightstown Fair brings residents, neighborhood landmark. Kelsey Theater at Mercer County Commu-
Roald Dahl’s Matilda – the Musical organizations, and local businesses together in a fun- nity College, 1200 Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor NJ.
filled celebration of heritage and community. The fes- Fridays at 8pm; Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays at 2pm. For
Meet Matilda, a little girl with astonishing wit, intelli- tival is designed to bring awareness to the community, tickets and info visit: kelsey.mccc.edu
gence and psychokinetic powers! Inspired by the twist- commerce to local business and sponsors, and to pro- October 21
ed genius of Roald Dahl, The Tony Award-winning mu- vide fun for all. Stroll down Main Street, Hightstown, Corn Harvest
sical Matilda is a captivating story about a young girl NJ for a family event featuring artisans and crafters, Get out your husking peg...it's time to pick corn! With
who uses the power of her imagination, friendship, and small business, live entertainment, great food, and chil- more than 120,000 ears to pick, farmers could use your
storytelling to make a better life for both her and her dren's activities. Live music performed by Rag Time hand filling a horse-drawn wagon with field corn that
fellow classmates. This inspiring story boasts a power- Relics & Steve The Band. 10 AM – 4 PM. Rain or Shine. will be ground into flour and donated to local food
For more info visit: www.hightstownborough.com/
ful message to the youth of our own community about events/hightstown-fair/ banks as part of Howell Farm's Share the Harvest Pro-
standing up to bullies and being true to yourself. Pre- October 14 gram. Next, head to the barn to help shell and grind
sented by Maurer Productions OnStage, at the Kelsey Basket & Broom Making corn for Howell Farm’s animals...or the farmhouse to
Theater at Mercer County Community College, 1200 Take a close-up look at the craftsmanship that goes into make a batch of corn bread from freshly-ground corn-
meal. 10 AM – 4 PM. Children's Craft: Popcorn Ball,
Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor NJ. Fridays at 8pm; making a basket and a broom when artisans that are from 11 AM - PM. Free. Howell Living History Farm,
Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays at 2pm. For tickets and info preserving these trades visit the farm for a day of dem- 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Twp., NJ. For more info
visit: kelsey.mccc.edu onstrations and teaching. There will also be opportu- visit: howellfarm.org

Keep Halloween Safe and Fun for All with These Health & Safety Tips

Costumes Pumpkins to prevent slipping. Healthy Halloween
• Plan costumes that are bright and • Never allow small children to carve • Restrain pets so they do not jump on • Give your child a good meal prior to
reflective. Consider adding reflective tape pumpkins. or bite a trick-or-treater. trick-or-treating and parties to discourage
for greater visibility. • Consider using a flashlight or glow stick On the trick-or-treat trail filling up on treats.
instead of a candle to light your pumpkin. • Always accompany young children. • Food allergies can be an issue; consider
• Look for “flame resistant” on the labels of If you do use a candle, a votive candle is
costumes, wigs and accessories. safest. Never leave unattended. • Only go to homes with a porch light on offering non-edible goodies to trick-or-
treaters, such as glow sticks, spider rings,
and a well-lit pathway.
• Avoid sharp/long swords, canes, or sticks. At home • Never enter a home or car for a treat. bouncy balls, stickers, etc.
• Do not use decorative contact lenses • Remove tripping hazards. • Carry a cell phone. Review with children • Wait until children are home to sort and
without an eye exam and prescription • Check outside lights - replace dead bulbs. how to call 9-1-1 (or their local check treats.
from an eye care professional. • Sweep wet leaves from sidewalks and steps emergency number) © 2022 American Academy of Pediatrics

Mercer County Woman 17 September/October 2023