With Halloween returning next week, several holiday-themed programs are planned to help Chatham County residents get into the spirit of the season.
At 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, Chatham Community Library’s month-long sci-fi film series concludes with the screening of “District 9” (2009) in the Holmes Meeting Room. The event is free and open to the public.
From 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, Siler City Parks & Recreation is offering its Fall-O-Ween Carnival & Trunk R’ Treat event at Bray Park, 800 Alston Bridge Rd.
The family-friendly event offers hay rides, inflatables, games, face-painting, food trucks and a screening of “Hotel Transylvania 3,” which begins at 7:30 p.m.
Those interested in watching the movie are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets.
The event is free, though there is a cost to buy food from participating food truck vendors.
On Halloween, Oct. 31, children of all ages are invited to a Goldston Library, 9235 Pittsboro-Goldston Rd., for a 3:30 p.m. screening of a “slightly spooky” movie in celebration of the holiday. Costumes are also welcome. The film concludes at 5 p.m. For more information, contact Goldston Library at 919-898-4522.
From 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, Chatham County Parks and Recreation is offering a movie and food drive event at Southwest District Park (beside Chatham Central High School).
The free event includes a “Haunted Boo Trail,” inflatables, games, concessions, music and trunks filled with candy. A movie will begin at dusk. Chairs and blankets are encouraged for those planning to stay for the film.
The event is free but all planning to attend are asked to donated non-perishable food items to benefit the West Chatham Food Pantry.