Halloween is a go this year for residents on the West Side.
The Belle Center is having its annual Harvest Festival at 10 a.m., Oct. 23 at its Saturday Academy located at D’Youville Porter Campus School, 255 Porter Ave.
The event is free and open to the public. Families can enjoy arts and crafts, pumpkin decorating, and a drone operating class. Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes. The Erie County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will also be there with furry friends for the children to interact with. Masks are required.
PUSH Buffalo is keeping the Halloween spirit alive with a “Trunk or Treat” event from 4-7 p.m., Oct. 28 in the parking lot at 429 Plymouth Ave.
A trunk or treat is an interactive event where guests can drive or walk up to cars where volunteers will be dressed in costumes handing out treats. There will also be live music, snacks, refreshments, and games. Prizes for best costume, and best trunk decorations will also be given out.
“It will be a small gathering and outreach to bring the communities together,” said Tyrell Ford, street team manager at PUSH Buffalo.
Costumes are encouraged. Masks are required and social distancing is suggested.
West Side Community Services, 161 Vermont St, is hosting a “Crazy Hat” party for seniors on Oct. 27. There will be prizes for those who have the best hat, and then guests can enjoy a screening of the movie “Young Frankenstein." The event will start at 11 a.m. Lunch will be provided, and there will be light snacks and refreshments as well. Masks are required upon entry into the building. By Angelea Preston and Jillian Kasmore
