It's your last chance to get in on some ghoulish fun this weekend. The weather will be a bit more chilly than we've experienced so far this Fall so make sure to dress warmly. If you are wondering where you should trick or treat in Litchfield County we've covered that here. Whether you are looking for something spooky to do this weekend or not read more for our top picks. P.S. Don't miss out on apple picking before it's too late. Whatever you choose to do, have fun!

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Update: It's supposed to rain and snow on Saturday! Before heading to an outdoor celebration, check the event's official website to make sure it's still happening.

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Start off your Halloween weekend with fun, food, festivals and trails in the forest! Yes, we’ve got a variety of fun activities and events for you and your family to participate in! For full coverage of Halloween events, keep our Halloween Guide in mind, and for this weekend, read on to see where the fun is. Keep in mind that we may get a bit of snow, so call any outdoor venue ahead to avoid disappointment. Have a happy Halloween.

I love baking with my kids — except when I don't. Saturday morning I was rushing to finish some desserts I needed to take to our school party, and my eldest was hovering. I said in my sing-songiest, sweetest, most patient voice, 'Please scooch, honey, I can't let you help right now.' Obligingly she scooched over a half-millimeter, and in my rushing was elbowed in the head, and then she cried and I wasn't so sing songy anymore. But still, I do love to bake with them, when I have the extra 83 hours required, and especially with anything apple or pumpkin.

Keith Munslow comes to the Regent Theatre in Arlington on Saturday, 10/29, and two Mommy Poppins Boston families can win free tickets to see his show, Songs and Stories, Cartoons and Comedy.

Munslow is an award-winning performer who combines music, storytelling, visual art, and improvisation in a performance that includes plenty of audience participation.

For your chance to win one of two Family 4-Packs for the show, just send me an email before Friday at noon. Winner will be notified by 2pm.

By Monika Nica

The Mystic Seaport, America's Museum of the Sea is starting a week-long celebration for the 70th anniversary of the arrival of its crown-jewel, the Charles W. Morgan. This beautiful, 170 year old tall ship with its majestic sails is the world's last surviving wooden whaling ship. The seaport with its experts and volunteers has been working for many years on restoring this unique ship to its former glory. Now they are inviting visitors to celebrate the Morgan and remember the days of tall ships sailing the oceans.

We said we'd bring back our biweekly roundup of news and links that pique our interest and guess what? We're keeping that promise.

This time we've got info on a newish website about New York City schools, a well-known mommy blogger moving to a new online home, the next Kids' Night on Broadway and a rumor about a fresh bagel place taking over H&H's former space on the Upper West Side. Plus, if you've been dreaming of parlaying parenting into a shot on reality TV, we've got the scoop on two shows looking to cast locals mom. Sorry dads. We'll try to get you next time.

The days finally have a real fall crispness to them, the last of the leaves are turning, and pumpkins in windows and on front steps are starting to glow at night. There's plenty of spooky fun for Boston kids and families in this final week before Halloween, from costume parades and pumpkin festivals to town-wide trick or treating events. All month we have been reporting on special Halloween events for kids and families throughout the greater Boston area. Read on for a roundup of some of our favorites.