Kids enjoyed a trick-or-treat parade at the Saugus Iron Works and a Halloween stop at Town Hall

By Laura Eisener

On Halloween morning, the Saugus Public Library organized a Halloween parade at the Iron Works that brought throngs of youngsters in costume along with their family members. Musician Matt Heaton played a guitar and ukulele and performed popular songs like “Monster Mash” much to the delight of his audience. The air was filled with falling leaves and bubbles. The colorful leaves were supplied by the trees, and Saugus Public Library Director Alan Thibeault provided the iridescent soap bubbles to add to the festive atmosphere. No one was terrified by the skeleton looking out the Visitor Center window.

According to Saugus Iron Works Park Ranger Paul Kenworthy, nearly 200 youngsters along with their family members in a wide range of costumes enjoyed the warm weather. Some of the families were in coordinating costumes, and it looked like everyone was having a wonderful time.

Another fun and free event happened in Saugus Center on Halloween afternoon. Town Hall welcomed trick-or-treaters after school with a variety of candy and treats being offered by various Town Hall staff dressed in an array of imaginative costumes. Festive decorations set the mood on the main floor and lower-level hallways. This new holiday event is likely to become a cherished tradition as both the “treaters” and the “treated” were clearly finding this to be lots of fun.