Get dressed up and parade through Newtown! The parade starts at 10:00 a.m. at the Stocking Works (301 State Street) and ends at Brian Gregg Park (North Congress St.).

9:00 - 9:30 a.m. in person registration at Stocking Works.

9:30 - 10:00 a.m. judging

Sponsored by Newtown Borough Parks and Recreation.

The Newtown Haunted Hustle 5K is a scenic run (or walk) through historic Newtown Borough. Race begins and ends at 30 N. Chancellor Street (Chancellor Building parking lot).

Participants are strongly encouraged to wear their best or spookiest costumes and festive Halloween gear. Participants will receive a finisher medal and a Haunted Hustle T-shirt (while supplies last). Prizes for top 3 males, females, and 12 & under runners. Costume prizes as well!  

Professional timing provided by Pretzel City Sports. Race is USATF certified. The event is rain or shine. All runners/walkers must complete the course by 10 AM. No refunds available.

ALL proceeds from this event will benefit the NR2F1 Foundation (www.nr2f1.org), which empowers families and individuals with rare NR2F1 variants through education, advocacy and research. This is an ultra-rare genetic disorder characterized by autistic features, intellectual disabilities, visual impairments, and more.

Who ya gonna call?! Ghostbusters!

Come enjoy 1984’s hit movie Ghostbusters in the park with your fellow Newtowners.

Sponsored by Newtown Borough Parks and Recreation.

The “Friends For All Time Gala” is a fundraising event celebrating the 125th anniversary of Friends Village and Paxson Hall (50 South Congress Street). The gala will be an evening rich with history, music, dancing and other entertainment while raising funds for Paxson Hall's restoration and preservation. 

Experience the elegance and charm of the early 1900s with: ✨ A whimsical, actor-led tour through the storied past of Paxson Hall 🎶 Live music by Footstompers performing jazz and blues with the talented duo of Shikha Prashar and Francis Lusardi and The Creswell Club, performing jazz and ragtime from the 1900s–1930s 🍽️ Exquisite cuisine by Joseph’s Premier Catering 🎩 1900s-themed attire encouraged (but not required).

Together, we will also honor those who have shaped our legacy of community and care: Judge Edward M. Paxson, visionary benefactor whose generosity built and gifted Paxson Hall; former Newtown Borough Mayor Dennis O’Brien; and Lydia Lewis, representing The Parry Family, whose dedication to Friends Village began in 1915 and continues today.

Visit www.friends-village.org/paxson-hall for tickets and details.

The tradition continues! To help set the scene for Halloween, groups, families and individuals are invited to join Newtown’s annual Halloween window painting contest.

Set against the backdrop of the scariest month of the year, artists of all abilities will once again descend on State and Sycamore streets armed with paintbrushes and plenty of creativity.

On Saturday, October 11 windows throughout the Newtown business district will come to life with Halloween scenes, some spooky and some humorous.

Participants can stop by the Newtown Bicycle Shop (30 North State Street) between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 11 to receive window assignments. Windows must be completed by 4:00 p.m. There is a $10 registration fee to cover the cost of supplies. The rain date is Sunday, October 12.

The Newtown tradition of painting State Street store windows with Halloween scenes dates back to the 1950s.

Rain Date: October 5

Held for nearly 50 years on the streets surrounding the historic Half-Moon Inn (Court Street and Centre Avenue), the free, family-friendly event offers a glimpse into colonial America with 80 artisans and craftspeople selling their wares, creating an immersive experience reminiscent of Newtown’s early days.

Attendees will also enjoy live music, food, and colonial activities including historic reenactments, puppet shows, candle making, hayrides, and craft demonstrations. Market Day celebrates the colonial tradition of local farmers and homesteaders bringing their crops, livestock, and homemade wares into town to sell to neighbors and townspeople. It has transformed through the years to feature high-quality artists, crafters, entertainment and food.

Run or walk through historic Newtown Borough on a USTAF-certified course with professional timing by Pretzel City Sports. The race begins and ends at the Newtown Library Company, located at 114 East Centre Avenue.

The library will have its annual book sale as well. All 5K and book sale proceeds benefit the Newtown Library Company, a non-profit library organization run by community volunteers. Fruit and water will be provided for racers, as well as t-shirts for the first 100 racers to register. 

Visit the library’s race registration page to sign up!

Porchstock is a FREE, walkable music festival held on front porches, front yards and driveways throughout Newtown Borough.

The event is a way for local bands and musicians to showcase their talents and the community to come together and celebrate Newtown.

During Porchstock, participants walk between houses at their own pace, stopping to listen to various musicians along the way.

Attendees can bring their own folding chairs, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks to enjoy. They’re also encouraged to have a bite to eat at any of the Borough’s restaurants.

Locations* include (maps showing the locations of all sites will be handed out at each location):

• 191 North Chancellor Street - Jake Dillon (Folk Rock/Country) – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

• 114 Liberty Street - North Elm (Covers) – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

• 50 South Congress Street (Friends Home) - Steve Tourison (60s - Present, Rock, Blues, Country) – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

• 102 Jefferson Street - Victoria & Dad (Classic Rock) – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

• 319 Washington Avenue - RSVP Brass Quintet (Brass Band Tunes) – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

• 101 South Chancellor Street - Nilan and Mythri Prabhakar (Pop, Classical, Jazz) – 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

• 32 South Chancellor Street - The Monaccio Boys (Originals, Covers…Violent Femmes, Bowie, etc.) – 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.

• 211 Washington Avenue - Jennie Luhman (Piano Tunes) – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

• 208 Washington Avenue - Matt Dorsey (Originals, Covers) – 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

• 116 North Chancellor Street - Brian Dale Allen Strouse (Originals) – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

• 152 North State Street - Meg Russell Music (Folk) – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

• 220 Washington Avenue - Blue Cosmic Riders (Classic Rock) – 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

• Court Street & Centre Avenue (Boone Garden) - Bill Mylchreest/Nina Sherman/Roe Hess (Classic Rock, Folk) – 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.; Fever Swamp (Finger-Style Guitar and Vocal Duets) – 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.

• 121 South Chancellor Street - Far Away Guys (Classic Rock, Blues, Alternative, Some Originals) – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

• 200 North Chancellor Street - Cathie C (Acoustic Americana) – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

*Locations subject to change

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• No streets will be closed during Porchstock. Please do not sit or stand in the street at participating locations.

• No open containers of alcohol are permitted.

• Porchstock homes are not open to provide bathrooms. Please plan accordingly and patronize local eating and drinking establishments before, during and after Porchstock.

• To see a list of local restaurants, visit the Dining page on this website.

• There is no rain date. If the weather looks dangerous, the event will be cancelled.

• Porchstock is an all-volunteer event. Please consider tipping the musicians.

Sponsored by Newtown Borough Recreation Board, Fall Fest is held in Linton Memorial Park (108 South Lincoln Avenue) and includes games, a DJ, food trucks.  

1,000 black-and-white clad diners will gather on North State Street in Newtown Borough for a one-of-a-kind alfresco picnic held in the middle of the street.

All proceeds from this event benefit the historic Newtown Theatre.

Dress

To celebrate the elegance of old Hollywood, dinner guests are asked to dress only in black and white for this event. Creativity is encouraged and formal wear is absolutely not required – as long as it's black and white, the sky's the limit!

Prizes will be awarded after dinner to the Best Dressed Man, Best Dressed Woman, Best Dressed Group, Most Elegant Decor, and Most Creative Decor.

Decorate

When you arrive to the Newtown Black & White Dinner at 5:30 PM, you'll find a communal table draped in white linens stretching down North State Street.

You're welcome to decorate your place at the table with black and white décor. Decorations may be elegant, whimsical, movie-themed, theatre-inspired—it's up to you!

Prizes will be awarded to those with the Most Elegant Décor and Most Creative Décor.

While you decorate your place at the table, you can mingle, enjoy live jazz music, and prepare for dinner, which begins at 6:30 PM.

Dine

You can bring your own picnic dinner or pre-order a meal. No matter what you choose, you’ll also need to bring flatware and glasses, beverages (alcohol is now allowed), desserts, and any decorations you'd like for your place at the table.

Chilled pre-made meals will be available from Ardana Food & Drink for an extra charge:

• Toasted orzo salad with salmon, baby arugula, aged feta, pickled onion, Greek vinaigrette

• Korean BBQ bowl: gochujang marinated chicken with julienned vegetables and peanuts, served over rice

• Herb falafel served over a Greek salad

All entrees are served cold and will be available for pick-up at the event.