Kids, pets, and grown-ups hit the streets in costumes that ranged from the goofy to the genuinely scary on Thursday afternoon at events held across town.

Starting at 3 p.m., businesses up and down Main Street opened their doors to trick-or-treaters in what has become an annual tradition. Despite dire weather forecasts, the weather was warm and the main challenge kids faced were hats and masks blowing away. One parent pursued a tiny red cowgirl hat down the street for a tiny cowgirl.

Wareham Police Officer Judith Holleran handed out candy with her fellow officers. She was off-duty, and said that this was one of the things you do “from the heart.” 

Some families went all-in on coordinated costumes. One family went as a variety of characters from the world of Harry Potter, and even the dogs joined in.

Two Onset churches, Onset Foursquare Church and the Bridge at Onset, also offered events.

For the past eight years, Onset Foursquare Church has hosted a Trunk’n’Treat event in Lopes Field. Due to the forecasted wind and rain, they moved the event inside but kept all the fun, including treats, games, and a hot dog dinner. 

Barbara Sullivan, who leads the children’s ministry, said that the church aims to offer a fun, safe, event to bring the community together. 

“We’re a small church but we do big stuff,” Sullivan said, noting that they also offer a soup kitchen each Tuesday night, ring bells for the Salvation Army at Christmas time, and distribute baskets for Christmas and Thanksgiving.

The Bridge at Onset hosted its fourth annual Fall Festival, which included candy, a chowder contest that received only one chowder entry alongside many chilis and stews, and games for kids to play. Pastor Dave Ferrari said that the church wanted to offer a safe place for kids and families to spend Halloween, and said that everyone is welcome at the church’s weekly services at 11 a.m. on Sunday.

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