During the pandemic, the Birdsboro Community Memorial Center devised a safe way for children to collect Halloween candy in 2020: a Halloween drive-through. Because of the popularity of that event, a free Halloween drive-through will take place again this year on Saturday, Oct. 23.

From 6 to 8 p.m., attendees can drive through Main Bird Park and view family-friendly displays by local businesses and organizations.

"People from the different organizations will deliver candy to children in their cars," explained Molly Rapposelli, administrative assistant at the community center. "Some people put up lights and decorations, and other people go all out with blowups. We leave it up to the individuals what they want to put up." The community center will also have decorations in the park, and children are encouraged to dress in costume.

Cars will enter the Halloween drive-through on Water Street from First Street and exit onto Main Street in the borough. Participants must register to reserve a time by calling 610-582-2471 or emailing bcm02@ptd.net. Reservations will be taken up until the day of the event.

Other local organizations have also planned Halloween activities.

The 2021 Elverson Halloween parade will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 20, beginning at 7 p.m. along Route 23 in the borough. This year's theme is "The Olympics." The rain date is Thursday, Oct. 21. A map of the parade route can be found at http://www.facebook.com/elversoncommunity.

Birdsboro Rotary Club will present its annual Halloween parade on Thursday, Oct. 28. Registration will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. at Daniel Boone High School, 501 Chestnut St., Birdsboro. Judging will take place at 6 p.m., and the parade will start promptly at 7 p.m. To register or for more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/BirdsboroHalloweenParade.

The Village Library, 207 N. Walnut St., Morgantown, invites children to trick-or-treat at the library on Saturday, Oct. 30, from noon to 2:45 p.m. The program is open to children up to age 12. One goodie bag will be provided per child while supplies last. Details are available at http://www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryofMorgantown.

MCC (Moving Communities To Christ) will hold Trunk or Treat events at both its Elverson and Birdsboro campuses. Children may safety collect Halloween candy while moving from car to car. Vehicles will be decorated for the event.

The Elverson campus Trunk or Treat will be open on Oct. 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 4221 Main St. The Birdsboro campus, 144 S. Walnut St., will hold Light the Night on Oct. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. in conjunction with trick-or-treating night in Birdsboro.

For complete details about either event or to register a vehicle, visit http://www.movingcommunitiestochrist.org and scroll down to the information boxes for each location.