October 5

Ghosts and Legends with Jeff Belanger, Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin

October 8

Halloween Tricks and Treats with Robert Rivest: Comic Mime!, 1-2 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, Rivest presents interactive program will present a series of spooky yet silly Halloween stories, teach some mime tricks and treat our friends to funny mime illusions and hilarious Halloween characters. Come in costume! 

Tarot 101 with Laura Campagna, 3-4:30 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, please register, [email protected], available by Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvfumprDksGN1OHeAm9aw-Ld1gPaevpvLo 

October 12

Make a Creepy Doll, 6 p.m., Terri’s Treasures, 799 S. Main St., Bellingham, 10 a.m., $20 per doll, materials to decorate included, creepiest looking doll wins a prize

October 15

Pictures with Freddy and Jason, 1 p.m., Terri’s Treasures, 799 S. Main St., Bellingham, professional pictures available for purchase

October 21

Bellingham Lions Paranormal Event, doors open 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 7272, 940 S. Main St., Bellingham, Paranormal investigators share encounters, Panelists:  Bonnie from Moonlight Paranormal Productions, Heather from Haunted Emporium and Rick from Colonial Spirit Investigations. $20, by check to Bellingham Lions, PO Box 382, Bellingham, MA 02019 no later than Monday, Oct. 17 or visit Bellingham Lions Facebook page for QR code.

October 22

Trunk or Treat! 10:30-12:30, Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, Families! Dress up and join us in the library parking lot for a safe, little-kid friendly afternoon of trick-or-treating in the daylight! The parking lot will be full of decorated trunks and activities! In case of rain event will be held indoors.

Caterpillar’s Search for the Perfect Halloween Costume, 10 a.m., Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham, Local author Phyllis Calvey will read her story, followed by Halloween Craft. Costumes encouraged! Please sign up!

October 23

Franklin Police Halloween Party, 2-6 p.m., Franklin Police Station, 911 Panther Way, Franklin

October 26th 

Spooky Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham,

Ages 3+.  Play glow in the dark Bingo in a dark room filled with spooky lighting, spooky sounds, and spooky prizes! Registration required.

October 28

Teen Bad Horror Movie Night, 4-5 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin

Halloween Story Time & Costume Parade, 4:30 p.m., Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham, For families. Please sign up!

October 29

BEF and BBA present The Halloween Trunk or Treat Stroll, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Bellingham Town Common, Costumes encouraged! To host a table, contact Sue at [email protected] or Kristina at [email protected]

Edible Haunted Houses, 12:30 and 2 p.m., Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham, best for ages 3+. Use milk cartons, graham crackers and lots of Halloween candy to make a haunted house. Registration is required.

October 31

Horror Movie Screaming: Silence of the Lambs, 6-8 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, popcorn provided

Halloween Happenings, 11 a.m., Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham,

For grades 4+. Movies, snacks, crafts & more!