Mitchell College’s Behavioral Science Club hosts its 16th Annual Family Halloween Festival. The free community event takes place on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the Mitchell College Green and in the Clarke and Weller centers. Local families are invited to attend and bring canned food items for the Gemma Moran United Way/Labor Food Pantry.

The festival features family-style fun. Activities include holiday-themed arts and crafts, games, storytelling by fanciful witches and goblins, face painting, and a special performance by the Community Dance Ensemble, Inc. Halloween costume parades take place throughout the day; participants may wear their holiday best. Baked goods, hot dogs, popcorn, beverages, and candy apples will also be available for purchase.

Connection to Community

Originally created in 1994 by Don Helms, professor of Behavioral Sciences, the event connects local families with the Mitchell College campus community.

“We are thrilled to welcome families of Southeastern Connecticut back to our campus for our annual Family Halloween Festival,” said Jennifer Mauro, faculty advisor of the Behavioral Science Club.

“Last year, we welcomed more than 500 community members to our campus. They showed up by donating nonperishable goods for entry, to give to the Gemma Moran United Way Food Pantry. We look forward to continuing that tradition this year. The Behavioral Science Club takes great pride in this event. It gives the Mitchell College community a meaningful opportunity to engage with and give back to our neighbors.”

Copy Cats Inc. Printing Services and Blu-Prints Unlimited Inc. provided printing support for the event.

For more information, please contact 860-701-7719 or halloweenfestival@mitchell.edu.

Mitchell College is located at 437 Pequot Avenue in New London, Connecticut