Children can get a jump start on their Halloween haul at events in St. Catharines this weekend.

Downtown will be home to a Halloween Candy Trail Saturday with treats and activities. More than 50 businesses will be handing out free goodies from noon to 3 p.m. to trick-or-treaters.

St. Catharines Downtown Association said the event drew thousands of people last year and it is expecting another good turnout. Families are encouraged to register in advance to help organizers prepare.

“Every year, our downtown businesses go above and beyond, coming together for what has become one of the community’s favourite events,” said Kat Dodge, the association’s executive director, in a news release.

“The collaboration among our businesses truly reflects the heart of downtown, a family-friendly and wel

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