Halloween brought plenty of tricks, treats, costumes, and creativity to The Arc of Essex County’s Day Programs. Across all locations, participants and staff celebrated the spooky season with festive activities designed to bring everyone together for some Halloween fun.

At SYA, the Halloween festivities kicked off Friday morning with an on-site party featuring pumpkin painting, a costume contest, and plenty of dancing. Participants also enjoyed lunch together as they showed off their costumes and celebrated with friends and staff.

Over at Bridges, the program transformed into a trick-or-treating destination, with decorated tables throughout the building offering sweet treats for participants to collect. The celebration also included a pumpkin-themed craft and a group lunch, giving everyone a chance to enjoy the holiday together.

Meanwhile, West Caldwell Hub enjoyed a Halloween party of its own. Participants and staff joined forces for a series of spirited games and team-building challenges, including a Mummy Wrap Competition, Pin the Face on the Jack-o’-Lantern, and a Thriller Dance Competition. Trick-or-treating throughout the program rounded out the celebration.

Opportunity Zone and Bridges II in Maplewood also made sure to mark the occasion with special activities that included a Spirit Week with different dress-up days, pumpkin picture frame art, and a beautiful fall banner.

Do you have a loved one interested in attending The Arc of Essex County’s Adult Day Services? Click here to learn more about our programs and reach out to The Arc of Essex County’s Director of Respite and Community Engagement, Kristina Olszewski, to learn how you can enroll: kolszewski@arcessex.org or (973) 535-1181 ext. 1295.