Multiple Communities Host Large-Scale Halloween Festivals Across US, UK, Canada

Halloween festivities are taking place across various communities, each offering unique ways to celebrate the season. In Clinton, New Jersey, the historic Red Mill Village hosts a Haunted Village with spooky attractions including a haunted hayride, alongside kid-friendly activities like face painting. North Belfast communities are revitalizing derelict land with a Halloween party featuring family-friendly activities such as bouncy castles and arts and crafts, as part of a larger plan to develop community spaces including a sensory and play hub. Elon University is hosting a series of Halloween and fall-themed events for students, including costume swaps, outdoor movie nights, pumpkin carving, and trick-or-treating activities. Chester's First Street will close to traffic on Halloween evening to allow local groups to distribute treats safely, promising a lively and festive atmosphere. Meanwhile, downtown Victoria prepares for the 11th Annual Wicked Victoria festival, a free, family-friendly event with live entertainment, craft stations, trick-or-treating, and a vibrant celebration along Government Street and Bastion Square.