What a sweet tooth you have
A week past his first birthday, Collin Quinn wasn’t entirely sure why his mother dressed up in a bright red cape Monday.
But he was old enough to understand the real meaning of Halloween. “He knows he gets candy,” said his mother, Desirae Quinn, aka Little Red Riding Hood.
Collin also knew about his own costume, which involved a painted nose and whiskers and fuzzy black paws. He was the Big Bag Wolf.
“Grrrr,” he said softly as he was lifted from his stroller. “Grrrr.”
“He was howling earlier,” his mother said.
The costumed Quinns were among hundreds of trick-or-treaters who crowded Third Street Monday afternoon for the annual Safe & Sane Halloween event. McMinnville Downtown Association and area businesses sponsor the popular tradition.
This year, in addition to businesses handing out candy, the afternoon featured games on the US Bank Plaza, hayrides provided by Heiser Farms and coffee and hot chocolate served by The Salvation Army.
Here are some Medina to-dos for this beautiful, fall weekend
Looking for something to do this beautiful, fall weekend in Medina County? Here are some ideas:
NOV. 4 - Stroller Science, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, 10 a.m., ages 3-5 w/adult, explore astronomy, biology and paleontology using every day objects, call (330) 273-4150 to register.
NOV. 4, 5 - Live Entertainment, Sonnets Espresso Bar & Restaurant, 117 College St, Wadsworth, 7:30 p.m., (330) 336-5557.
NOV. 5 - Family Food Fest, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., free samples all day, demos, chocolate dessert bake-off, coffee and tea tasting, food exhibitors, (330) 725-4415.
NOV. 5 - Hiking for the Health of It, Allardale, Remsen Rd, 1/4 mile west of Medina Line Road, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., ages 10+, for those adults who can hike 4 to 6 miles at a brisk pace, (330) 722-9364.
NOV. 5 - Creative Sculpting: Art Under Your Feet, Wolf Creek Environmental Center, Ridge Road, just north of Sharon Center on St. Rt. 94, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m., ages 8-12, fee per person, call (330) 722-9364 by Nov. 4 to register.
