What To Do: The spookiest weekend of the year
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Halloween events have been taking place for more than a month – all leading to this weekend…and beyond.
Not all of the spirits that came back for Halloween have gone back to their homes in the netherworld. There is still a reason to hang around for a little longer.
November 1 is a special day in Mexico and in Mexican American communities throughout...
Inner Nature: Bloody Colors
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
I got some nice feedback from people who enjoyed my previous article on the similarities between eggs and seeds –two apparently disparate things which have the same function. This month, to celebrate the season of leaf color changes and the season of Halloween (or Hallowe’en), I am going to compare fall leaf colors and the colors of blood. Yes, colors of...
What To Do: Dia de Los Muertos, Halloween celebrations across the region
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
November 1 is a special day in Mexico and in Mexican American communities throughout the states. It is the day known as “Dia de Los Muertos” — the Day of the Dead. It is a festive day when families remember and honor their loved ones who have passed away.
In Mexico, every ranch, town and city have special ways to commemorate this day. Casa...
Scary teeth are for Jack-O-Lanterns
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Scary teeth may look great on Halloween night but they never look great the next day. Here are a few tips and tricks that may take a bite out of all that Halloween candy.
Safety first, when that sack of candy comes home after Trick-or-Treating, always take a few minutes to sort through all that loot. Throw away any candy or treats that are...
Red Cross offers Halloween safety tips
Halloween is just days away, one of the most popular holidays in this country. Little witches, ghosts, pirates and super heroes will soon take to the streets for trick or treat fun, and the American Red Cross Eastern Pennsylvania Region has tips to help everyone stay safe while enjoying the festivities.
“Halloween is a fun time for everyone and we want to make sure you all stay safe while enjoying...
Haloween fundraiser takes center stage on WCU campus
Members of West Chester University’s University Theatre group, an organization dedicated to providing students with a positive, unsuppressed forum for artistic expression, are once again polishing off their theatre skills to cook-up a harrowing Halloween adventure.
Now in its fourth year, University Theatre takes over the first floor of the E.O. Bull Center, at 2 Rosedale Ave., on Saturday, October...
What To Boo: Halloween fun for everyone
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Halloween is just a few days away.
Halloween, the holiday that features trick-or-treating and other ghostly fun events, takes its name from All Hallows Evening (Hallow e’en). Ghosts, ghouls, goblins and other entities from the other side are getting ready for their special day.
The area schedule of Halloween attractions is huge and very diverse with something...
What To Do: Spooky fun is everywhere
Last weekend before Halloween is jam packed with scary activities
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Laurel Hill’s Tale from Tombs.
We’re coming down the home stretch for 2016 Halloween activities. This weekend will be your last chance to check out most of them — although a few will still be open into the first week of November. The following is a look at many of these events.
On...
Pumpkin carving contest at Market at Liberty Place, Oct. 29
KENNETT SQUARE — The Market at Liberty Place will be hosting a pumpkin carving contest on Saturday October 29, 2016 at 3 pm. $10 Gift Cards will be given to the 1st 50 participants. Additional prizes will be awarded to the scariest and most creative pumpkins.
What To Do: Loads of spooky fun
Also: PA Hunt Cup kicks off Nov.
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The 81st Pennsylvania Hunt Club takes place Sunday in Unionville.
With October having five weekends this year and Halloween falling on the final Saturday night of the month, the area’s event calendar has been thrown off a bit. Many of the activities that usually are scheduled for the beginning of November are slated for...
