The time has come for entertaining fall events, and several are on tap for the later this month and early next month.
On Saturday, Oct. 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Street Alliance Church in Manahawkin hosts its annual Family Fall Fest. The event is open to the public for free. Families or businesses can sponsor vehicles for the Trunk or Treat, which operates from 1 to 3 p.m., with treats for $10 per entry, and all proceeds go to help the church’s youth mentor program.
Besides trunks full of treats, the event also will feature inflatables, crafts, games and food vendors. To register a participating vehicle, visit forms.gle/tSWkuhND6eFFdmZs6.
Slated for Saturday, Oct. 31, the Beach Bums Corvette Club is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat at Bay Avenue Community Center in Manahawkin. From 12 to 4 p.m., enjoy face painting, pumpkin decorating, music by Hot Rod Mike and the Twister Swisster food truck.
On the following Saturday, Nov. 7, the Stafford Township EMS Auxiliary will host its annual Holiday Craft Market inside the Southern Regional High School 9/10 gymnasium from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop local vendors and crafters, try to win the 50/50, sing along to the holiday music, and grab a bite to eat from participating food trucks. Vendor spaces are available for $65 by contacting stemsaux@squad38.com.
Also on Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., all are invited to the St. Mary Academy Treats and Treasures Fall Pop-Up Market in the school’s parking lot. Shop local vendors and crafters with handmade items, backed goods and more, enjoy food and support St. Mary Academy.
Vendor spots are available for $40 each. Call Stacy at 609-705-5077 or email m2584@aol.com to register. —D.B.
