East Hills Spooktacular draws hundreds after weather delay

The Village of East Hills welcomed an estimated 500 to 600 people to its annual Spooktacular on Saturday, Oct. 24, after strong winds forced organizers to postpone the Halloween celebration from the previous weekend. Held from noon to 4 p.m., the event featured rides, bounce houses, a hayride, pumpkin decorating, face painting and costumed characters, giving children and families an afternoon of Halloween festivities at the village’s 50-acre park. “It was the perfect way to start the mayoral ship,” Mayor Brian Meyerson said, describing the celebration as his first weekend in the role. “To see the smiles on the kids’ faces made every second worthwhile.” The favorable weather helped make the rescheduled event a success, Meyerson said, adding that the village received positive feedback from attendees. One of this year’s additions was a hayride that transported children to the village’s new playground, where a juggler and magician performed three shows. Organizers said the setu