Events in Merced County today

The 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat returns to Atwater with a family friendly evening that pairs candy filled car trunks with a community movie night at The Bloss House and free tours of the Bloss House Museum. Organizers are seeking local businesses, families, and community members to decorate their trunks and hand out treats, and there is no fee to take part in the trunk or treat. Participants are encouraged to bring plenty of candy, since supplies ran out last year. Prizes will be awarded for the Best Decorated Trunk and the Best Kids Costume. Vendors are welcome for a small fee. Museum tours offer a chance to step inside the Bloss House and explore pieces of Atwater’s history. This free community event is presented by the City of Atwater, the Atwater Historical Society, and NextHome D&G Realty Group.

The cult favorite returns to the big screen at Merced Theatre in Merced with an interactive twist. Follow a newly engaged couple whose car trouble leaves them stranded and leads them to the eccentric home of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Costumes inspired by the characters are encouraged, but masks that conceal your identity are not allowed. Expect a lively screening with singing, dancing, and playful call-backs to the film. Participation bags will be sold on site, and the first 100 tickets purchased include a complimentary prop bag. Admission is $10, with tickets available in advance as well as at the door.

Parents can enjoy a worry free evening while children have a festive party at Let Them Be Little: Faithful PLAYcare. Kids will share a meal and snacks, get creative with crafts, explore sensory bins, and dive into glow in the dark activities, along with plenty of child directed free play. Open to ages 0 through 12. This is a licensed daycare, and caregivers hold infant and child first aid and CPR certifications. The cost is $50 per child, with a discount when registering and paying in advance for multiple sessions. To learn more or reserve a spot, text or call Jennifer at 209-285-7182 or send a message on Messenger.

Participants will prepare 25 boxes that will be shipped to deployed military. A potluck will follow in support of our troops.

This informal, welcoming group offers support for breastfeeding, pumping, latch, weight checks, baby wearing, weaning, starting solids, and more. Receive encouragement from peers along with guidance from a certified lactation consultant. All families are welcome, and participation is not limited to WIC. Support people and older children may attend, and Spanish is spoken.