We have been working hard to plan a socially-distant Trick-or-Treat event on Volunteer's Green this Halloween! This post is intended to inform and also ask for help. We need volunteers to make this happen, and we have some sign up forms (links) at the bottom of this post.
Assuming we get enough interest, here's what we're envisioning for the event:
This will be a free, outdoor organized event for Trick-or-Treaters of all ages to enjoy, that will be a safe alternative to going house to house this year. We will be observing all Coronavirus precautions, and are hoping to have many fun things to do, such as:
- Trick or Treat Area – Local businesses and families will decorate pop-up tents and tables in designated areas, and have candy/treats for all. This will be a one-way aisle like the Farmer's Market, with booths spaced out and Trick-or-Treater groups/families spaced out on entry.
- Haunted Riverwalk
- Coronavirus safe games (ex: Guessing jar)
- A "Virtual" Costume Contest
- More to come!
The idea of this event is to give the kids of Richmond a fun, safe way to Trick or Treat this year. We are trying to make this event as great as we can, while realizing we are still in the age of Coronavirus. We will require masks for everyone working or attending, provide hand sanitizer. Groups will start with the haunted riverwalk and progress to the main Trick or Treat Area, which will both be one-way. Groups will be spaced out to give everyone plenty of room. The booths will be decorated and have candy/treats out on tables, no communal bowls or passing out treats directly. We ask that everyone try to distance as much as they can while at the park but not inside our event area.
There will be more information about parking, attending, etc. coming out in the next few weeks, but please start to get the word out! We will probably need help with day of setup/breakdown, volunteers during the event, decorations, carved pumpkins, etc.
Check out our Facebook Event page for more information and to keep up to date:
https://www.facebook.com/events/316603236098555
If you'd like to volunteer to help with the event, please sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScspy6eIo1UjRqsE79aVMd_UTywxxEwBLE9ZKp-tVYZtAwXOg/viewform
If you'd like to volunteer to put up/man a booth for the event, please sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScW1Duny8CgB5fwV_KXwpfcV3iS6fbSz2p8ur1uqfRFg_A_Hg/v[...]T5o
If you have any questions about this event, please contact me:
Andrew French
802-922-3069
halloweenonthegreenvt@gmail.com
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