Miller Minutes: ‘Consider how you can make the holiday memorable for yourself’
Halloween in America is celebrated with the same level of enthusiasm as Christmas. As I’ve aged, the costumes seem more realistic, the decorations are bigger and stores start purchasing merchandise earlier each year.
What is it about Halloween that so excites us? Surely it can’t be the candy, which is available year-round. I don’t think it’s the thrill-seeking or spooky feelings either, since horror movies and roller coasters are readily available.
In my opinion, Halloween is just as popular as Christmas because it encourages play. When you dress up, walk the neighborhood and attend Halloween parties as a child, core memories are created.
Adults fling themselves full-force into this holiday because they’re trying to recreate those feelings of freedom they had as children. Fall always brings on a sort of nostalgia and reflection, so it follows that we find ourselves creating similar aesthetics and memories in our adulthood.
As you hand out Halloween candy this year, or attend a spooky party or event, consider how you can make the holiday memorable for yourself in years to come, and try to make someone else's day just as special.
If you’re in search of a Halloween event to attend in Butler County this weekend, check out the list below.
Trick or treat at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., Butler, from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Visit the event Facebook page for more information.
The Farkleberry Craft Show is back Saturday at the Cranberry Township municipal building, 2525 Rochester Road. Shop from 80+ vendors and taste delicious food from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
Butler Catholic School’s holiday market is a great place to buy Christmas gifts! The school gym at 515 E. Locust St. will be full of vendors from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and children can expect a visit from Santa at 1 p.m.! For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
Gobble Gobble! The Butler YMCA’s annual Turkey Trot begins at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at 339 N. Washington St. Register for $30 to participate in either the 1-mile fun run or 5K by visiting bcfymca.org. This is great prep for turkey day!
Support EDCO Park by attending Purses & Pistols at Highfield Community Center, 229 Highfield Road, Butler, from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday. A $50 ticket gets you dinner, desserts, and two chances to win designer purses and more auction items! This event is for those 18 and older. To register, visit evans-city-lions-edco.square.site.
Support the Miss Butler County Scholarship Organization by dancing the night away at an 80s-themed shindig from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday in the Cranberry Elks Lodge, 20720 Route 19. Dress as your favorite 80s icon and participate in the fun for $42 a ticket. Find more information by visiting eventbrite.com.
Experience Duke Ellington’s orchestral works in “A Jazz Odyssey” by the Butler County Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Butler Intermediate High School auditorium, 551 Fairground Hill Road. The “concert chat” takes place an hour prior to the show. Tickets can be purchased by visiting butlersymphony.org.
Children in grades 1 through 8 can practice reading and socialize with cats at Shelter Buddies in the Butler County Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Road, on Sunday. This event is by appointment only. Schedule a time by calling 724-789-1150.
Trinity Lutheran Church will be showing appreciation for first responders at an event starting at 6 p.m. Sunday on campus, 120 Sunset Drive. Join them for a chili dinner, fellowship and fun with your crew, family, or both! Register by emailing Media@trinitylutheranbutler.org and check out the event Facebook page.
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Molly Miller is an Eagle correspondent.
