The Marblehead Recreation & Parks Department is seeking entries for its fifth annual Scarecrow Stroll, set for Saturday, Oct. 19, at Stramski Way. Entry is free.
Last year’s event attracted more than 1,000 children and families who trick-or-treated along a path lined with more than 50 scarecrows. Prizes were awarded for the best scarecrows in categories including Best Business, Best Scout Display, Best Organization, and Best Family/Individual Display.
Businesses, organizations, and families can enter the contest through Oct. 18. Each family, group, or business that creates a scarecrow will receive two free tickets to the event.
Interested in joining the fun but unsure where to start? Scarecrow cross structures can be purchased for $12 and picked up at the Marblehead Community Center. Then, just get creative with newspapers and themed clothing to bring your scarecrow to life.
Scarecrows will be set up the morning of Oct. 19, before trick-or-treating begins that afternoon. Entry information is available at mhdrec.wufoo.com/forms/scarecrow-contest-entry-form-2024. For more information, contact Karla Strobel at the Marblehead Recreation & Parks Department.