The best places to celebrate Halloween in Springfield this weekend

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There will be multiple ways to celebrate Halloween in Springfield this weekend including events for families and adults.

Beggar’s Night will take place from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27.

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FAMILY EVENTS

Saturday

• Revved Up Harley-Davidson, 2100 Quality Lane. Tour-Pak or Treat, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Snacks, crafts and trick or treating will be part of this party, and costumes are allowed.

• NTPRD Chiller, 301 W. Main St. Trick or Skate, 1:30 p.m. Tickets cost $5. Wear a costume for free skate rental, costume contest and raffle prizes.

• Central Christian Church, 1504 Villa Road. Trunk or Treat, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Trick or treating, snacks, live music and a photo booth will be included.

• Hustead School House at Oakdale Farms, 3600 Hustead Road. Second Annual Hustead Halloween Bash, 4-7 p.m. Admission is a cash donation or at least one canned food, non-perishable or toiletry item per child. Games, trick or treating, food and other activities will go on. Proceeds benefit the Enon Food Bank and Yellow Springs Food Relief.

• Hillside Church of God, 2021 Hillside Ave. Trunk or Treat at Hillside, 5-7 p.m.

• Clifton Avenue Church of God, 1408 Clifton Ave. HallowFest, 6-8 p.m. Admission is free. Candy will be passed out, Halloween crafts, snacks and warm drinks and a haunted hallway will be part of the event. All are welcome to attend with parental supervision.

Sunday

• St. Joseph./St. Raphael Parish, 225 E. High St. Trunk or Treat, 3-4 p.m.

• North Hills Church of God, 2950 Moorefield Road. Trunk or Treat, 5:30-7 p.m. For kids of all ages and includes candy and food.

Springfield debuted its claim to food-related festival fame with the debut of MustardFEST at Mother Stewart's Brewery on Saturday, Sept. 29. Woeber Mustard Company, one of the city’s oldest businesses, teamed up with Visit Greater Springfield to celebrate one of the leading condiments with activities including a cook-off, wiener dog race and the introduction of a new beer. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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ADULT EVENTS

Friday

• Mother Stewart’s Brewing Co., 109 W. North St. Third Annual Halloween Spectacular, 7-11 p.m. Several bands will perform as well as a monster movie mash-up, best costume contest and food trucks.

• Park Road Tavern, 2205 Park Road. DJ Haunted Houseman’s Halloween Ball, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets cost $10 each and includes two drink tickets, appetizers and a goody bag. A costume contest will be held.

• Fricker’s, 1616 Upper Valley Pike. Frickin’ Halloween Party with a costume contest, drink specials, spooky tunes and giveaways.

Saturday

• Mother Stewart’s Brewing Co., 109 W. North St. Witches and Warlocks Walk against Violence, noon to 3 p.m. Cost: $10. Dress in witch attire and enjoy cocktails, a best witch costume, hat and decorated broom and dance.

• NTPRD Chiller, 301 W. Main St. Trick or Skate, 1:30 p.m. Tickets cost $5. Wear a costume for free skate rental, costume contest and raffle prizes.

• Club Panama, 951 James St. El Dios Malo Hallowsevil Bash, 7 p.m. with three bands and a costume contest with prizes.

• Springfield Moose Lodge #536, 1610 Mitchell Blvd. Adult Halloween Party, 7 p.m. Costumes encouraged but not required. Wild Riders will perform.

• The Ole Brick Tavern, 3475 Mechanicsburg Road. 8 p.m. The Level Ground Band will perform and costumes can be worn.

• Union Club, 139 W. High St. Halloween at the Union Club with band One Eyed Jack, 8 p.m.

• Buckeye Lodge, 126 W. High St. Halloween Party, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. featuring band The Temps. Tickets cost $5 for non-members and costumes are optional.

• O’Conners Irish Pub, 2200 N. Limestone St. 10 p.m., no cover charge. Halloween costume party with DJ Chill.

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