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Jack-O-Lantern StoryWalk® Event
2025-10-29 16:30:00 2025-10-29 18:30:00 America/New_York Jack-O-Lantern StoryWalk® Event Come join us for a super fun Halloween celebration that's perfect for everyone! It's a little spooky, a lot of fun, and sure to be a great time for all ages! Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Wednesday, October 29
4:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-29 16:30:00 2025-10-29 18:30:00 America/New_York Jack-O-Lantern StoryWalk® Event Come join us for a super fun Halloween celebration that's perfect for everyone! It's a little spooky, a lot of fun, and sure to be a great time for all ages! Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Come join us for a super fun Halloween celebration that's perfect for everyone! It's a little spooky, a lot of fun, and sure to be a great time for all ages!

Join us for the 4th Annual Jack-O-Lantern StoryWalk® event! 

Children can submit individual Jack-o-Lanterns or families can enter one shared Jack-o-Lantern. Please use LED tealights, not real candles.
Jack-o-Lanterns can be taken home that evening or displayed at the library through Friday. All must be picked up by Saturday, November 1st.

Registration required.

This is a free event. Hot cider will be available. Halloween crafts and activities will be in the Brooks Room from 4:30-6:30 pm.

Set up 4:30-5:00 pm.
Display will run from 5:00-6:00 pm.
Prizes will be announced at 6:00 pm.

Outdoors, weather permitting. Jack-o-Lanterns will line the StoryWalk unless it rains; then, the event moves inside.

Sponsored by the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.

AGE GROUP: | Children | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Recreation and Games | Other | Arts & Crafts |

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