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For ages 55+ -- Presented by Paolo DiGregorio -- Celebrate Halloween with this colorful exploration of the historical inspirations behind some of the most popular horror stories of all time. From Transylvanian tyrants and Egyptian incantations to Victorian era scientists and Romantic period writers, this talk will shed light on the dark origins of some spooky stories. Paolo Di Gregorio is a visiting lecturer in the History Department at Bridgewater State University and an instructor in the Anthropology Department at Wheaton College. Please sign up in advance: 508-532-5980 This program is supported in part by a grant from the Framingham Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, and in part by the Rosanne Bergman Trust.

For the second year, Framingham’s City Hall will open its doors to Trick-or-Treaters. Participating offices will decorate for a Halloween Spook-tacular for kids of all ages and hand out treats. Departments located outside of City Hall will also be part of the fun as they decorate areas in Nevins Hall. Who: Framingham residents What: Halloween Spook-tacular and trick-or-treating When: Tuesday, October 29 from 4 – 6 p.m. Where: City Hall, 150 Concord Street, Framingham Why: Halloween fun for everyone