Rochester, NH – Rochester Rec & Arena has announced two fun-filled Halloween events for children and

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On Friday, October 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., the Littles Halloween event will be held in the Rochester Arena parking lot at 45 Lowell Street. Designed for children aged 5 and younger, this event will feature games, crafts, a play area, and Halloween music. Kids are encouraged to dress up in costumes or pajamas—whatever is most comfortable.

On Thursday, October 31, Halloween Movie Night will take place at the Rochester Common, located at 139 South Main Street. The event begins at 6:00 p.m., with a screening of the 1975 sci-fi classic Escape to Witch Mountain, a G-rated tale of telepathic twins perfect for all ages. The movie will start at 6:30 p.m. and run until about 8:00 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair, and costumes are welcome. Parking is available at the Common and in the Care Pharmacy lot on Sawyer Ave.

Both events will be held outdoors, with cancellations possible in case of inclement weather. For more details, visit Rec.RochesterNH.gov or call (603) 332-4120. Stay updated by following Rochester NH Recreation & Arena on Facebook and Rochester_Rec on Instagram.

Information for this article was sourced from the Rochester Recreation Department.