Celebrate Halloween at St. Anthony School Fall Festival

Celebrate Halloween at the St. Anthony School Parents Guild Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 4-6 p.m. at Ruwet Farm, located on East Pearl Road in Torrington. The event is open to the public. The cost of $10 per child includes a tractor ride to the pumpkin patch to pick a pumpkin to take home (parents are allowed to ride too), visiting the haunted house, walking through the corn maze, games, and a bonfire by the pond. Hot dogs, salt potatoes, popcorn, water, juice and soda will also available for purchase. All children attending the event must be accompanied by an adult (no drop-offs). Children and adults are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes (no weapons, masks or inappropriate costumes – remember that there will be little ones at the festival who may be frightened by scary costumes.) To RSVP or for more information, go to the Event listing on the Saint Anthony School Facebook page or email the Parents Guild at pto@sas-winsted.org.

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