Yes, we know that Saturday is Halloween.
And yes, we also know that most people don’t appreciate you knocking on the door the day before All Hallows’ Eve looking for free candy dressed in your favorite superhero attire. But we’ve got a way for you to get plenty of tasty treats on Oct. 30 without anyone making a fuss over the request.
So if free candy and lots of Halloween fun interests you, then you’ll probably want to head downtown this Friday, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., for the annual Halloween Howl put on by Intown Concord. You know, it’s that night each year when they shut down Main Street for thousands of kids in costumes and parents to walk in the middle of the road to get candy from many of the downtown businesses.
“It’s amazing how many businesses take part in this event,” said Susan Sokul, Intown’s communications and events coordinator.
“They do such a great job and it’s very generous of them,” added Intown’s operations manager Liza Poinier.
Although it’s not all just sugar filled treats on this night. There’s a costume parade at 6 p.m. led by none other than DJ Nazzy, when he and Mya aren’t hosting a dance party. There will be music on Main Street, an open mic in Bicentennial Square from 5:30 to 8 p.m. (no signup required), and a craft project put on by Concord Parks and Rec. But just remember, Main Street is still under construction.
“It’s not quite done, so we just ask people to watch their step,” Poinier said.
And for those who don’t make it downtown all the time, it will be a way to check out the progress.
“It’s going to be a really different experience cause the sidewalks won’t be so crowded,” Sokul said.
In previous years, the YMCA has hosted a haunted house, but this year that will be replaced by a haunted bus and playground, starting at 6:30 p.m. But it’s scary, so it’s not recommended for children 6 and under. The fire department will also have a truck on display.
And just to be clear, North Main Street will be shut down from Centre Street to Pleasant Street, so you cannot drive or park there. But free parking is available at the Capitol Commons, Firehouse Block and Durgin Block garages.
“So don’t go to a 4 o’clock yoga class and park on Main Street ’cause you will get towed,” Poinier said.
Businesses along South Main Street are also expecting trick or treaters so make sure to head down that way to maximize your candy intake.
“It’s a fun social event for all ages,” Poinier said.
Insider staff