2018 Halloween Stroll
Saturday, October 27 | 10:30am-12:30pm
FREE Trick-or-treating throughout
West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square
in conjunction with the Town of West Hartford, the West Hartford Center Business Association, Blue Back Square, & the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce
Music | Giveaways | Crafts | Sports Mascots | Games & more!
Bring your kids in costume for all-ages fun!
Featuring a live performance in Blue Black Square by Sunny Train sponsored by
NEW this year: Designated Allergy-Friendly Area
We think that Halloween should be fun for all kids, so this year we our designating our Little Pumpkins lot (the former REI parking lot in Blue Back Square) as an allergy-friendly area. All vendors will be distributing non-candy items so that no child with food allergies feels left out of the fun! As in previous years, this area will also have hands-on activities geared toward children ages 0-3.
Many thanks to our Little Pumpkins sponsor, West Hartford-based
Fun for All Foods, who will soon to be launching a line of food products
completely free from the Top 8 Allergens!
Come and enjoy a safe area for families looking to skip treats or food allergens altogether!*
*Please note that while vendors will not be distributing candy in this parking lot, Stroll attendees may be bringing in/eating food in this area.
Route & Parking Information
Parking & Street Closures
You may park in any Town lot or parking garage, but please note that all standard parking rates apply.
Additionally, Isham Road from Memorial Rd to New Street, and the Raymond Rd parking lot next to REI (the Little Pumpkins lot) will be closed from 9am-1pm.
Stroll Route
Participating Halloween Stroll businesses are located on Farmington Avenue, LaSalle Rd, South Main Street, Memorial Road, and Isham Road.
Additional booths will be set up on the Town Hall Lawn (along South Main Street), and in the REI parking lot off of Raymond Road.
There is no starting place for the Stroll. Just park and start wherever you like.
Participating Businesses
Be sure to check for the sign in the window of participating businesses before you pop in for a treat!
Little Pumpkins Lot | NEW this year: Designated Allergy-Friendly Area
The former REI parking lot (off of Raymond Rd) will again host the Little Pumpkins area, featuring activities and giveaways tailored to children ages 0-3, although 4 and 5 year olds are welcome, too! This lot will be closed off to cars and is perfect for keeping a close eye on the littlest visitors. The Moms & More tables will host sensory bins, while local nursery schools will have booths that feature crafts, activities, and of course, giveaways! NEW IN 2018: The Little Pumpkins Area will be a designated allergy-friendly area. Giveaways will be limited to non-candy items so your little ones can collect goodies without worrying about allergens in food products.
A Few More Highlights...
In addition to the many participating storefronts and booths, there are some additional stops you might consider visiting:
- Hear from children's band Sunny Train in the Blue Back pavilion
- Have your child's photo taken by Kristen Hines Baker owner of KHB Photos, LLC near the corner of South Main St and Memorial Rd
- Climb up on a zamboni in the Webster Bank parking lot on LaSalle Rd, courtesy of sponsor Veteran's Skating Rink
- Listen to dynamic duo Bill & Eric as they perform kid tunes in front of Toy Chest
-Keep an eye out for the Yard Goats mascot who will be roaming about the Stroll
Many thanks to our Silver Stroll Sponsors!
Click on their logos to visit them online
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