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While the COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of daily life, local municipalities and organizations are working hard to limit the changes the pandemic has on Halloween festivities.
The following events on or leading up to Halloween will continue:
Scavenger hunts
The Graham Recreation and Parks Department, the Graham Police Department and the Alamance County Public Libraries are hosting Graham's Great Pumpkin Pursuit through Oct. 25. This scavenger hunt will walk you through the story of Smiley the Pumpkin with 10 hidden pumpkins placed around Graham. Each pumpkin has a code word. If you find all 10 code words, submit them online at www.cityofgraham.com/grpd-special-pumpkin-bash/ and enter to win a raffle for a fall gift basket.
A bat-themed scavenger hunt is underway in downtown Burlington through Oct. 28.
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Btown Events, Times-News
B-Town Events and the Burlington Downtown Corp. are hosting the D-Town B-Town Bat Hunt through Oct. 28. Nearly 30 bats are hidden throughout downtown Burlington. Participants must find at least 20 bats and use the printable D-town B-Town Bat Hunt card available on www.btowneventsnc.com or at the Historic Depot. Scavenger hunt cards should be returned to the orange mailbox in front of the Depot by Oct. 28. All completed cards will be entered into a raffle for Halloween goodie bags. Winners will be announced Oct. 29.
Events
B-Town Events is organizing a Halloween Cruise-Thru on Oct. 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. Participants can cruise through a set course through Burlington, passing performers, decorations, costumed people and more. Trick-or-treat goodie bags will be handed out at the end. The cruise-thru will begin at 1333 Overbrook Road, Burlington.
A themed cruise-thru is planned for Oct. 24 in Burlington.
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Btown Events, Times-News
The Children's Museum of Alamance County will host a Halloween Celebration on Oct. 31. Children can wear their costumes and visit CMAC for games, crafts and some treats.
Costume contests
Burlington Animal Services is hosting a virtual Halloween pet costume contest through Oct. 30. Photos of your pet in costume should be sent to @rsl.org on Facebook messenger. First, second and third place winners will be announced on Oct. 31. Prize baskets are filled by event sponsors PetSmart, Pet Supermarket and Nature's Emporium.
Movie showings
Burlington Beer Works, 103 E. Front. St., Burlington, will show Hocus Pocus at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Oct. 30 and 31. Viewers will be distanced in 100 square foot "pods" on Main Street, which must be reserved in advance, with up to 6 people allowed in each "pod." Masks must be worn until you are seated in your "pod" and you must bring your own lawn chair or blankets. Popcorn and treats will be provided, but no outside food or beverages will be allowed. To book your reservation, visit http://resy.com/cities/clt/burlington-beer-works.
The Graham Cinema will show a number of Halloween movies leading up to and on the holiday weekend.
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Graham Cinema, Times-News
The Graham Cinema, 119 N. Main St., Graham, will show the 1933 film "The Invisible Man" on Oct. 23 and 24 at 9:30 p.m. The 2020 version of "The Invisible Man" will play Oct. 30 and 31 at 9:30 p.m. "The Nightmare Before Christmas" will play Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at 2, 4 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $4 for adults and $2 for kids.
NC DHHS guidance
Health officials do not recommend traditional trick-or-treating, trunk-or-treat events or crowded costume parties this year due to the risk of community transmission of COVID-19.
If you wish to participate in trick-or-treating, the NC DHHS recommends placing individual pieces of candy spaced out on a table for children to take, tossing candy to trick-or-treaters from a distance or using a "candy chute" or tube to pass candy from 6 feet apart. If you are preparing goodie bags for trick-or-treaters, health officials recommend washing your hands for at least 20 seconds before and after preparing the bags.
Other low risk activities recommended by NC DHHS include decorating pumpkins or your living space, participating in Halloween scavenger hunts, having a virtual costume contest or having a Halloween movie night.
