On Friday, October 26th from 5:30 – 8:00 PM, Bloomsburg will transform into “BOO!burg” as a group of non-profit organizations invite families to enjoy Halloween festivities on 7th Street. Various activities will be hosted by AGAPE, the Bloomsburg YMCA, Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, The Children’s Museum, Bloomsburg Public Library, and The Exchange. Over 3,000 people attended the 2017 event!
2018 Events:
YMCA — “Trunk or Treat” with DJ Tom Rood, 5:30-8:00
Children’s Museum — family crafts and activities, 5:30-8:00, including trick-or-treating in the Museum gift shop.
The Exchange — costume contest for kids up to 12 years old, one round at 7 p.m. (with prizes in three categories: ages 0-3, ages 4-8, ages 9-12 — all prizes by Brennan’s Big Chill), plus the Art Cart, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
BTE — scary stage make-up, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Ramona Schaffer — face-painting, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
AGAPE — marshmallow and hot dog roasting, pumpkin painting, 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Pumpkin Drop – thanks to the Bloomsburg Fire Department, 7 p.m.
Mike’s Food Truck and Nannycakes will be on site.
Families looking for additional parking may find availability at the former Bloom Mills site on Market Street between 6th Street and the railroad, courtesy of its owner, the Columbia County Housing Corporation.