October 1, 2015 
News, contests, and ideas for family fun are brought to you by baystateparent Magazine, 
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Spooky Specs

Put on a pair of Spooky Specs, find a bright light source (office lamp, candles, street lights), and before you know it a spooky holographic image will magically appear. Have fun with this gimmicky treat as we kick off the Halloween season! Priced at $8 a pair, we want to send you one. 

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Free Social Skills Class


baystateparent will host a free 2-hour socialsklz class on Friday, October 9 from 3:45 to 6 p.m. at our Millbury office, during which participants (ages 8 -12) will learn how to make a good first impression, dining out tips and more.


Weekend Planner
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Friday, Oct. 2
Drop-in Bowl Making
The Umbrella Community Arts Center, 40 Stow St., Concord, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Create wheel-thrown bowl. Free.

Saturday, Oct. 3
The Gala of The Royal Horses
DCU Center, Worcester, 7:30 p.m.
See ad on right for ticket information.

Plymouth Barktoberfest
Nelson Memorial Park, Nelson Street, Plymouth.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Bring your favorite pooch to this fun-filled event. Free.

Sunday, Oct. 4
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Boston Children's Museum, Boston
Included with admission 

The Big E Special Olympics Celebration
Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Ave.,
W. Springfield, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Parade, ceremonies and more.
Adults $15, Children ages 6-12 $10

Saturday, Oct. 3 & Sunday, Oct. 4
Apple Days @ Old Sturbridge Village
10 a.m. to noon
Cooking demonstrations, food market, samples and more
Included with admission

Moo Moo's Halloween Party
Davis Farmland, 145 Redstone Hill, Sterling
Animal encounters, activities and more, included with admission.

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