Donwtown Somerville's Halloween “Spooktacular” returned this year on Friday, October 28 beginning at 3:00pm and will feature various activities throughout the downtown district.

The yearly event is put on as a community partnership with the Somerville Recreation Department.

Activities have been planned at three locations in the district Main Street, Division St, and the Somerset County Courthouse Lawn. From 3:00pm to 7:00pm activities will include: Main Street: Trick-Or-Treating at participating businesses Division St: Trick-Or-Treating at participating businesses Music by Base Entertainment Costume Contest Somerset County Courthouse: Trunk-Or-Treat Pumpkin Decorating Hay rides will be provided to transport families around the district.

Free parking will be available in lots 1,2, and 4 during the event hours. “Spooktacular” will take place rain or shine, so those attending should come prepared in the event of rain.

This is a free community event. A full list of participating businesses will be available at www.downtownsomerville.com. A brochure of activities and participating businesses will also be available at the Downtown Somerville Alliance tent on Division Street during the event.