Celebrate Halloween early with a frightfully fun family tradition

Here’s what to expect at one of Dayton’s most beloved Halloween celebrations for children (and families):

THE MUSIC

The Family Series program. led by Artistic Director and Conducter Neal Gittleman, will include Adam Glaser’s “March of the Little Goblins” (featuring a procession of costumed DPO musicians), John Williams’ Parade of the Ewoks,” Michael Schelle’s “VIRUS/This is Not Going to End Well,” Hector Berlioz’s “Ballet of the Sylphs” from “The Damnation of the Feast,” and Igor Stravinsky’s “Firebird Suite.”

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Wright State University alumna Annie Pesch, who most recently starred in a reading of Los Angeles-based playwright Desiree York’s one-woman drama “Fractured” at the Dayton Playhouse, will narrate “Firebird Suite” as adapted by DPO Music Director Neal Gittleman.

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COSTUME CONTEST AND ACTIVITIES

All guests are encouraged to wear a costume. In particular, there will be a costume parade before the performance and during the show the audience will have the chance to vote on the best musician costume.

Activities for kids begin at 2 p.m. in the Wintergarden of the Schuster with crafts, treats, a scavenger hunt, a costume parade, and an instrument petting zoo.

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WANT TO GO?

What: PhilharMonster

When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 (concert begins at 3 p.m.)

Where: Schuster Center, 1 W. Second St., Dayton.

Cost: Tickets are $22 for adults and $14 for children.

More info: For tickets or more information, call Ticket Center Stage at (937) 228-3630 or visit daytonperformingarts.org.