TREATS FOR THE TROOPS

The DeVor Dental Practice invites Halloween revelers of all ages to stop by their Madison Avenue offices on Monday, November 1, 2010 between 3:00–5:30 p.m., to take part in its second annual Halloween Buyback!, a candy drive for America’s men and women serving overseas in Afghanistan and Iraq. The candy will be distributed to our troops via Operation Gratitude. The Devor Dental Practice is located at 13616 Madison Ave. in Lakewood.All are invited to stop by and contribute some trick-or-treat bounty and help this year's goal of collecting 200 pounds of candy. As a token of gratitude, every child will receive a brand new $1.00 bill for each pound of candy he or she brings in to the office (up to 5 pounds). Joining the festivities will be Bobo the clown and his ark of balloon animals, as well as the Chick-Fil-A cow, providing laughs and entertainment for all. Snacks will also be provided. It’s not only become an annual enamel saver and a good denture prevention measure, but a way of sending some back-home appreciation to our armed-services personnel, sweetening the day and brightening the smiles of scores of United States soldiers. All are welcome. For more information, contact Michelle Macek at (216) 221-1438. Web site http://www.gregdevordds.com/.

Thanks Holly!

Kids get FREE Hot Chocolate at Caribou Coffee This Weekend!

Stop by any Caribou Coffee this weekend with your kids in costume and they will receive a FREE kids hot chocolate! October 30 & 31 only for kids 12 and under. One free hot chocolate with another beverage purchase.

This Week's Freebees at Chick-fil-A in North Olmsted

Come to Chick-fil-A on Great Northern Blvd this week for these freebees:

• Purchase any size Strawberry Handspun Milkshake and Receive a FREE Spicy sandwich
• Bring in your laptop....FREE Wi-Fi now available.
• Family Night on Tuesday, October 26th is the Halloween Festival. Costume contest, balloon artist, tattoos, face painting, crafts, games and much more. Kid's receive a FREE 4-count Kid's Nugget meal when an adult meal is purchased.

Harvest Party & Bible Heroes Costume Party at Grace Church

Wednesday, October 27 2010, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location : Activity Center

Harvest Party is for children in grades 1-6. Children must be accopanied by an adult. Invite family, friends and neighbor's kids to this safe evening filled with games, giant slide, candy and lots of FUN! Cute and creative costumes are welcome.

Bible Heroes Costume Party is for children 4 years old, Pre-K and Kindergarten. Dress in your favorite Bible hero costume. Enjoy an evening with special surprises, candy, prizes, games and lot of fun.

Click here for more details.

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Halloween at Crocker Park on October 31st

The 2nd Annual Crocker Park Pet Parade and Costume Contest takes place Sunday, October 31 from 12-4pm ~ Featuring trick-or-treating, games and more, the afternoon event is fun for both kids and their four-legged friends. The Pet Parade begins at 12:30 p.m., and winners are crowned at 1 p.m. Owners may register their costumed pets starting at noon. Registration is $5. All proceeds benefit the Cleveland Animal Protective League.

The schedule of events at the Crocker Park Pet Parade and Costume Contest is as follows:
12 p.m. Registration for participating costumed pets
12:30 p.m. Pet Costume Parade
1 p.m. Contest awards
2:00-4:00 p.m. Trick-or-Treating (at participating stores)
Brain Drain Prize Game (at Learning Express Toys)
4:15 p.m. Announcement of Coloring Contest Winner at Nicky Nicole (Contest begins a week prior at Nicky Nicole, call 440-835-1223 for details)

For more information about this event contact Guest Services at 440-871-6880.

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One FREE Game of Bowling for Trick-or-Treaters at Brunswick Bowling Center

The coupons are good for one free game of bowling from 10/31-11/23. Limit one coupon per household. Shoe rental not included. All you need to do is cut them out and give them to your Trick or Treaters! The Brunswick Bowling Center in northeast Ohio is located in North Ridgeville. Click here for more details!

Calling All Dog Lovers: Catch the Spooky Pooch Parade in Lakewood

Spooky Pooch Parade is back again, and will be held Saturday October 16th, 2010 in Downtown Lakewood on Detroit Avenue. Dress up your pooch, grab your leash and attend the only event of this kind in our area. We’re not sure who has more fun, the dogs or the people watching! V107.3, Cleveland’s newest radio station is a proud sponsor of Spooky Pooch this year. Spooky Pooch Parade will step off at 2:00PM from the corner of Detroit and St. Charles Avenues in Downtown Lakewood. If you want to march in the parade with your pooch, you will have to pay a fee for your dog, but humans are FREE. :) See the website for more details, and enjoy!

Trail Trackers: Halloween Animals on October 20th

Owls, bats, and spiders await as we take a close look at these “not-so-scary” Halloween creatures. Discover the important roles they play in the natural world. 10 - 11 a.m. or 1 - 2 p.m. North Chagrin Reservation at the Nature Education Building
Ages: 3 years - K with adult
Terrain: level, .25 mile
Register beginning October 1
440-473-3370

Kids Eat FREE at Claddagh on Halloween

Kids Eat Free at Claddagh on Halloween, Sunday, October 31 - All Day (11:00 AM - 11:30 PM). Check out Haunted Claddagh! Claddagh has transformed into a "haunted pub" for Halloween. Come on in for our Trick or Treat too! Coloring Contest for the kids. Live Irish band from 6-9pm. Claddagh Irish Pub is located in Legacy Village.

Get 5 Junior Frostys from Wendys for $1

Stop by participating Wendy's restaurants from September 18 to October 31 and get Trick or Treat books with Jr. Frosty coupons for only $1! Redemption dates: 11/2/10 - 2/1/11.

FREE Halloween Portrait Collage at Sears

You can get a FREE Halloween Collage of your choice now at Sears through 10/31! No session fee and no purchase necessary. This is a $44.98 value! Go here to print your coupon!

Your Guide to Fun & FREE Halloween Events in Cleveland

Northeast Ohio Halloween Trick-or-Treat Times
Click here to find out when trick-or-treating is scheduled near you!

Trick-or-Treating at Parmatown Mall
Friday, October 22, 5-7 pm
Trick-or-Treating comes early this year at Parmatown Mall! Dress your little monster up to trick-or-treat throughout Parmatown Mall on Friday, October 22 from 6-7 pm. Come early for a costume contest with prizes from 5-6 pm at the main stage. The Rockin Kids Club is unable to perform before mall trick or treating. For Children 10 and under please. Trick-or-Treating at Parmatown Mall is sponsored by Parma Community General Hospital.

Storytime: Halloween
Saturday, October 23 at 11:00am
Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Legacy Village
Trick or Treat?! Come in costume, if you’d like, for this spooky storytime! We’ll read some fun Halloween books, sing scary songs, and snack on candy corn! Children are welcome to stay for a special Halloween craft following storytime!

Old Brooklyn Community Fall-O-Ween Festival
Saturday, October 23, 2010, 12-4 pm
4229 Pearl Rd. on Devonshire
Trick-or-Treat bags and refreshments for the first 500 children that sign in! Loads of family fun, entertainment, 50/50 raffle, magician, zoo animal games, music, and best costume contest! All ages welcome.

Great Pumpkin Party
Saturday, October 23, 1-4 pm
South Chagrin Reservation, Look About Lodge
Come anytime between the hours below to Look About Lodge for a celebration of pumpkin proportions! Wear your costume, bring a pumpkin to decorate, and sample sweet and savory pumpkin platters. Be ready for the “Great Pumpkin Fling” of 2010. Great gourds! It’s fun for everyone!

Westfield Family Spooktacular
Join us for what is sure to be the most Spooktacular event of the Halloween season at Southpark Mall. WFamily members will enjoy this free event, featuring:

Saturday, October 23, 12pm–5pm
• Halloween Costume Parade*
• Arts & Crafts Activities
• "Boo Book" of Savings
• Enter to Win an Entertainment System
*RSVP by 10.21 to participate in the Halloween Costume Parade and receive a free Halloween gift.

Sunday, October 24, 11am–3pm
• Spooky Kooky Charity Carnival
• “Boo Book” of Savings
• Enter to Win an Entertainment System
• Trick-or-Treat Scavenger Hunt
(To participate, donate 1 can of food to the Cleveland Food Bank and help "Scare Away Hunger.")

Take a moment and join WFamily (it's FREE!). RSVP for this event at Westfield Concierge or by calling 440.238.9000.
*Spend $150 at Westfield retailers on 10.30 and 10.31 and receive a $15 gift card.

Family Night Halloween Festival at Chick-fil-A
Tuesday, October 26, 5:30-7:30 pm
Chick-fil-A in North Olmsted
Come for the free Halloween Festival featuring face painting with Tracey, crafts, games, "Sneakers the Clown," balloons & tattoo's, decorate your own treat bag and pumpkin, and make your own ice cream sundae! And as always, kids get a FREE 4-count Kid's Nugget Meal with the purchase of an adult meal.

Harvest Party & Bible Heroes Costume Party
Wednesday, October 27 2010, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Grace Church, in the Activity Center
Harvest Party is for children in grades 1-6. Children must be accopanied by an adult. Invite family, friends and neighbor's kids to this safe evening filled with games, giant slide, candy and lots of FUN! Cute and creative costumes are welcome.
Bible Heroes Costume Party is for children 4 years old, Pre-K and Kindergarten. Dress in your favorite Bible hero costume. Enjoy an evening with special surprises, candy, prizes, games and lot of fun.

Family Fun Day: Pumpkins & Scarecrows
Friday, October 29, 3-7 pm
Ages: kids at heart!
Come make a mess at the Garfield Park Nature Center! You can make a jack-o-lantern, painted pumpkin or scarecrow. We will have the leaves (for stuffing), the patterns, paints and safety knives. We will also have samples of pumpkin snacks. You just bring the pumpkin, old clothes and your imagination. Time slots are available every half hour. Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the memories! Registration recommended/walk-ins will be fit in as space allows: 216-341-3152.

How to Draw Something Spooky
Friday, October 29, 2010 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Brooklyn Branch of the CCPL
In the mood for drawing something creepy and spooky? Come to our class and draw something just in time for Halloween. Space is limited. For grades 5-8 only.

Family Friday Night: Pumpkin Carving
Friday, October 29, 6:30-8:30 pm
North Chagrin Nature Center
Ages: 5 years & older with adult, adults
Bring a pumpkin to carve and have fun as you make a mess being creative. We’ll supply the patterns and safe knives. Register beginning October 1: 440-473-3370.

Family Halloween Event at Michael's Craft Stores
Saturday, Oct. 30 from 10 AM to 2 PM
Includes Duck Tape Cuff Make-It Take-Its, Face Painting and Halloween Parade.

Parma Heights Baptist Church Fall Festival
Saturday, October 30 from 12:30-3pm
Come join families in our community for a FREE fall festival as an alternative to Trick-or-treating at Parma Heights Baptist Church. There will be tons of games, candy, movies and popcorn, doughnuts and cider, a craft, and so much more! Bring your children for this free event! Friendly costumes are encouraged.

Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday, October 30, 11am-12pm
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 9:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch of the CCPL: storyroom
Halloween Party for Ages 3-8. Registration required.
Come for a spooky- but not too spooky party. Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes. Children must have a release form signed by a parent or legel guardian prior to the program to have the snack.

Halloween Magic and More
Saturday, October 30, 2010 10:00 AM
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 16, 2010 9:00 AM
Parma-Snow Branch of the CCPL
Enjoy a spectacular magic show with the fantastic Rick Smith, Jr., at 10:00 AM. Then trick-or-treat around the library for cool (although non-edible) treats and make some spooky walk-in crafts. Make sure to wear your costume--optional costume contest at 11:30 AM with fun prizes for various age groups.
All ages. Registration required.

Family Halloween Celebration
Saturday, October 30, 2010 11:30 AM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 9:00 AM
Solon Branch of the CCPL: Meeting Room
Families with children ages 3-6 may join us for some not so scary Halloween fun! Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Joseph-Beth Halloween Party!
Saturday, October 30 at 12:00-3:00PM
Join us for our annual Joseph-Beth Booksellers Halloween party! Throughout the event kids can trick-or-treat, get their face painted, make crafts, play games, win prizes and explore our spooky “Goosebumps” inspired haunted room. Show up in costume to receive a special discount coupon and Bronte Bistro specials. All ages welcome!

Halloween Hoopla
Saturday, October 30, 1-4 pm
Rocky River Nature Center
Ages: 12 years & under with adult
Get into your costumes early and come to Rocky River Nature Center for lots of fun activities to get you geared up for an evening of trick or treating in your neighborhood. Stories, live animals, crafts, and scavenger hunts are part of the celebration.

2nd Annual Crocker Park Pet Parade and Costume Contest
Sunday, October 31, 12-4pm
Featuring trick-or-treating, games and more, the afternoon event is fun for both kids and their four-legged friends at Crocker Park. The Pet Parade begins at 12:30 p.m., and winners are crowned at 1 p.m. Owners may register their costumed pets starting at noon. Registration is $5. All proceeds benefit the Cleveland Animal Protective League.
The schedule of events at the Crocker Park Pet Parade and Costume Contest is as follows:
12 p.m. Registration for participating costumed pets
12:30 p.m. Pet Costume Parade
1 p.m. Contest awards
2:00-4:00 p.m. Trick-or-Treating (at participating stores)
Brain Drain Prize Game (at Learning Express Toys)
4:15 p.m. Announcement of Coloring Contest Winner at Nicky Nicole (Contest begins a week prior at Nicky Nicole, call 440-835-1223 for details)
For more information about this event contact Guest Services at 440-871-6880.

If you know of any family-friendly events or activities that aren't mentioned, please post them on facebook so we can get a good list going! Thanks!

FREE Halloween Activities at Michael's

Michaels stores are having many FREE Halloween events this month, including lots of Make & Takes! The free events are listed below but they are having others which have a fee. Visit http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html for a list of all events.

Wilton Halloween Treats Demo
10/16 from 1 to 3 PM

Halloween Glow Explosion Make-It Take-Its
10/23 from 2 to 4 PM and 10/25 from 6 to 8 PM

Quick & easy Halloween Costume Make-It Take-Its
10/26 from 6 to 8 PM

Halloween Mask Make-It Take-Its
10/28 from 6 to 8 PM

Treat Bag Make-It Take-Its
10/29 from 6 to 8 PM

Family Halloween Event
10/30 from 10 AM to 2 PM
Includes Duck Tape Cuff Make-It Take-Its, Face Painting and Halloween Parade.

Learn with Jo-Ann at Their FREE Demos in October

Jo-Ann Fabrics stores are hosting FREE demos on select Saturdays in October, where you can learn about the lastest products in the crafting world and sometimes make a craft to take home! The schedule is as follows:

October 9th
11am-1pm  Elmer's Paint Markers Haunted House
1-3pm  Wilton Halloween Foodcrafting
3-5pm  Clover Loom Hair Accessories

October 16th
11am-1pm  Aleene's Fabric Fusion
1-3pm  Kids' Halloween Make It-Take It
3-5pm  Dritz No-Sew Project

To find a store near you, visit www.Joann.com/stores. And in case a coupon would come in handy, you can print one here http://printable-coupons.blogspot.com/2005/12/jo-ann-coupons.html.

FREE Halloween Bands for Westfield Family Members at Southpark Mall

"Starting Saturday, September 25 - October 30, present your WFamily Card at Shopping Concierge and receive a Halloween Shaped Band. One shape per week, one band per child. Child must be present. While supplies last."

September 25 – Cat
October 2 – Witch Hat
October 10 – Pumpkin
October 17 – Bat
October 24 – Ghost
October 30 – Candy Corn

"Westfield's WFamily program makes shopping EASY for parents, and FUN for the kids. Enjoy the great retail offers, special family events and activities, terrific amenities, and helpful shopping guides that make Westfield SouthPark a wonderful destination for the whole family." Don't have a WFamily Card? Sign up FREE online today at http://westfield.com/southpark/wfamily/JoinToday.html!