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The following announcement was received from Madalyn Getman, Spirit Coordinator at Lincoln High School: Lincoln High School’s first-ever Trunk or Treat is coming up—today!! Bring your Halloween spirit and have a good time as Lincoln students, club leaders, and even some teachers host a “trunk” full of goodies in the Lincoln parking lot. Trunk or Treat will be held on Thursday, October 30th, from 5–7 pm, and is open to everyone in the community. Make sure to bring your friends and…

This just in: Aditi is sponsoring a Family Halloween Dance Party this Thursday, October 30th from 5–7 pm. This would be a fun chance to come visit the studio.   Located in the iconic Wallingford Center, Aditi Yoga|Wellness offers many opportunities to improve your physical and mental health and well-being. Since I didn’t know much about the services offered there, I stopped in and met with Pauline, the current Manager/Studio Director. Pauline wants the studio to be community-focused, as evidenced by…

All events are at, or meet up at, the Wallingford Community Senior Center, 4649 Sunnyside Avenue N, Suite 140 (lower level of the Good Shepherd Center).   Folk Dancing with Meridian School Tuesday, November 4 2:30 to 3:00 pm Learn a new folk dance from the second graders of the Meridian School! The students will be learning new dances each month and then become our teachers on first Tuesdays. Enjoy different styles of folk dances from around the world! Classes will…

What do an Irish pub and Jack-o’-lanterns have in common? Well, I am glad you asked. Halloween actually started in Ireland over 2,000 years ago. The Irish name for Halloween is Oíche Shamhna, pronounced “EE-hyeh-HOW-nuh,” which translates to “Eve of Samhain.” As author Derek Landy wrote in The Telegraph, “If there’s one thing the Irish know to do really, really well, it’s scaring the living bejaysus out of you.” Halloween sounds like a wonderful time to visit Ireland, since they really…

In addition to the many scarily decorated houses in Wallingford that are sure to impress on Halloween night, there are a couple of organized events that we here at Wallyhood are aware of:   Neighborhood Haunted House What: Halloween haunted house and spooky porch (for little ones) Date: Friday, October 24th, Saturday, October 25th, & Friday, October 31st Time: 6–8 pm Where: 311 NE 51st Street North Wallingford neighbor Kathy Bowie held this event last year, and signs are up on…

The following announcement was received by Wallyhood from Rehana Lanewala, Director of Development & Communications at FamilyWorks. Come celebrate with us as we break ground on the renovation of FamilyWorks’ Wallingford Food Bank! This project is all about creating a welcoming space where neighbors can find nourishment, connection, and care. We’d love for you to be a part of this joyful moment as we take this next step together. Where: Wallingford Food Bank, 1501 N 45th Street When: Friday, October 24, 2025 Event…

Some 20 years ago, we planted about 200 daffodils along the Wallingford Avenue N margin of Wallingford Playfield. They continue to welcome spring each year. Since then, the Parks Department has pruned some of the big shrubs east of the tennis courts, liberating an area where we can plant some more flowers. So another 200 of the same daffodil variety have arrived and will be ready to plant in the new space adjacent to the original bed! A daffodil planting party…