Halloween Activities in Full Swing in Redwood City

For one whole month, the city of Redwood City has planned events downtown dubbed “Scare on the Square.” Each Friday will bring a free movie, starting at 6:45 pm. You can even munch on free popcorn if you present a receipt from a downtown business for a purchase made on the day of the movie. Starting on October 4th will be Addams Family, October 11th brings Nightmare Before Christmas, and on the 18th is Edward Scissorhands.

On Saturday, October 25th, Red Morton Community Center will be hosting a Halloween Spooktakular. From 12-3 pm there will be carnival games, a monster maze, Transylvania treats, and a costume parade. So get that costume ready and join in on the fun. Cost is $5 and the event is geared toward ages 0-10.

Capping the month off will be Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), held on November 1st. Art, dance, music and food will be presented at the Courthouse Square on the day set aside for celebrating and commemorating our ancestors, as well as the continuity of life. Last year there were dance performances by 4 groups and a live band. Local school children had their artwork on display, and a sugar skull artist demonstrated the intricacies of his trade. Great food, arts and crafts, and a special altar to commemorate family members will also be available.

Also planned is the last outdoor music presentation of the year in Courthouse Square. Starting in early summer and running into October, each Friday night offers a different musical group performing in the Square. Residents are encouraged to come down, have dinner at one of the local restaurants and hang out with some great tunes. You can bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets, and dance to your heart’s content. The square is always packed, so come early, and catch Ze Bop (a Santana tribute band) on October 3rd from 6 to 8 pm. It will be your last chance of the year.

For more info http://www.redwoodcity.org/events/