Halloween has arrived, starting this weekend

Halloween jack-o-lanterns.

Halloween jack-o-lanterns.

It’s time to start celebrating Halloween a little early.

The Mall at Fairfield Commons will host its second Boo ‘n Brew Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12th from 2-6 p.m. This event is for all ages, with craft beers, live music, food trucks, inflatables, face painting, pumpkin painting, a costume contest and prizes.

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WHAT TO DRINK

Pumpkin ale and Octoberfest beer are among the craft beers being served. Craft sodas will be available as well. Photo ID and wristband are required to purchase alcohol. The Beer Garden is sponsored by Beck Law Office, LLC and is featuring craft beer brewed exclusively by BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse.

WHAT TO EAT

Stop by one of the restaurants on site or enjoy food truck eats from Good Golly Miss Molly's Food Bus, Sweet P's Handcrafted Ice Pops, Buckeye Burgers and Hunger Paynes.

WHAT TO DO

Other activities will include live music by Spungewurthy, family-friendly activities and games, pedal wagon rides, bounce houses and an obstacle course, face painting, pumpkin painting (whiles supplies last) and games.

2nd Annual Boo ’n Brew Fall Festival this Saturday.  The proceeds from the event will benefit the Wright Patterson Air Force Base USO Center as well as the Fisher-Nightingale House.

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WHAT TO WEAR

The adults and kiddos can enter a Halloween costume contest for a chance to win prizes.

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Adults 

1st place — $150 to the store/restaurant (at the Mall at Fairfield Commons) of their choice

2nd place — $75 to the store/restaurant (at the Mall at Fairfield Commons) of their choice

Kids (up to 18 years old): 

1st place — a $100 gift card to Round1 bowling and amusement (coming soon) or a $50 Gift card to Build-a-Bear

2nd place — a Halloween themed Build-a-Bear

THE SCHEDULE

Here’s a lineup of all activities beginning at 2 p.m. and ending at 6 p.m.:

• Beer Garden (proper identification is required)

• Live Music by Spungewurthy

• Inflatable Bounce House and Obstacle Course

• Face Painting

• Pumpkin Painting (while supplies last)

• Food Trucks

• Pedal Wagon Rides

• Games

• Kid and Adult Costume Contest (judging after the event)

• Enter to win prizes (for adults and children)

• Toddler Straw Maze

>> Get lost in a-MAZE-ing fall fun

The 2nd Annual Boo ’n Brew Fall Festival on Oct. 12, 2019, at the Mall at Fairfield Commons will benefit the Wright Patterson Air Force Base USO Center as well as the Fisher-Nightingale House. CONTRIBUTED

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WANT TO GO?

What: Boo 'n Brew Fall Festival

Where: Mall at Fairfield Commons

When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 2-6 p.m.

Cost: Free admission. Event proceeds will help support Wright-Patterson AFB USO and Fisher-Nightingale House.

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