Millburn-Short Hills Magazine Fall 2017 | Page 18

list Halloween Fun Fun and adventurous things to do during the fall season. PUMPKIN PICKING Wyoming Presbyterian Church 432 Wyoming Ave., Millburn PICNICKING PUMPKIN PAINTING Summit Farmers Market 22 DeForest Ave., Summit, [phone], [email protected] Kids of all ages can embrace their inner Picasso and paint a pumpkin or two at the Summit Farmers Market. For one day only, Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. until noon, small pumpkins will be on sale for $2 at the painting booth. Painting supplies will be provided free. TRICK OR TREATING Trick-or-Treat Downtown Old Short Hills Park 274 Old Short Hills Road, Short Hills, [phone] Pack up the family, pick up some lunch and head over to Old Short Hills Park for a fall picnic. Autumn is the ideal season to explore the Greenwood Gardens and enjoy the colorful fall foliage. Spanning the western ridge of the Watchung Mountains and overlooking a preserve of forest and meadow, this contemporary garden and historic site is a place of horticultural excellence. Summit Downtown Businesses, [phone], [email protected] Costume-clad candy lovers flock to the Summit downtown area for this annual trick or treat extravaganza. Local children are invited to don their favorite costumes and venture downtown after school on Tuesday, Oct. 31; for an afternoon of fun. Participating downtown businesses displaying a trick-or-treat poster in their window will be waiting to hand out goodies. 16 FALL 2017 MILLBURN & SHORT HILLS MAGAZINE BEER AND WINE TASTING The Wine List of Summit 417 Springfield Ave., Summit, [phone] Spend a “ghouls” night out and learn the ABC’s of wine. Certified sommelier and owner Ivan Ruiz will help increase your wine knowledge and uncork a passion for wine that will last a lifetime. For example: Did you know that Don Prospero Sauvignon Blanc is perfect for picnicking at The Hunt? And a Joel Gott Zinfandel, with classic currant, plum and sweet oak aromas, is ideal for sipping around a bonfire? Put a date on the calendar, grab a group of friends and get ready for a fun, informal, educational and entertaining evening of ‘wine-ing.’ No costumes required. TRICK Pick a pumpkin and pay it forward. It’s pumpkin picking time at the Wyoming Presbyterian Church’s Pumpkin Patch fundraiser. See the church lawn transform into a vision of autumn as thousands of pumpkins create a vista of orange ripe for the picking. Proceeds from the patch event will benefit local and regional charities.