Visitors to last October’s Cruisers event in Berlin are pictured checking out a few of the more than 100 vehicles on display.

By Tara Fischer

Staff Writer

Despite summer’s official end, Town of Berlin residents will have no shortage of events to attend this offseason.

On Saturday, Oct. 11, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., the Berlin Chamber of Commerce will host the Fall Cruiser Car and Truck Show from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration will start at 7 a.m. for a $15 per vehicle fee. There’s a limit of 120 vehicles able to participate. Awards will be presented at 1:30 p.m.

In an effort to entertain the town’s children this Halloween season, the Town of Berlin Main Street and Arts and Entertainment District is hosting a pumpkin scavenger hunt through the end of the month.

Participants can pick up an entry form in the foyer of the Berlin Welcome Center, located at 14 South Main Street, at any time, day or night, to get in on the fun. Entrants are to find 20 of the painted pumpkins from the list and return the completed document to the Welcome Center by Oct. 30 for a chance to win $100.

According to a social media post by the municipality’s arts and entertainment district, the artistic pumpkins can be located throughout businesses across Berlin, including Una Bella Salute, Dream Weaver, Oaked at the Globe, Salon 16, Bruder Hill, The Sterling Tavern, The Ghost Museum, and Blacksmith, among others.

Berlin is also gearing up for its annual Oktoberfest, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

According to the town’s website, the event will feature music by the Edelweiss Band and the Dunehounds, as well as Oktoberfest-inspired food options such as brats and knockwurst, pretzels, German chocolate cake, pie, ice cream, smoothies, and more.

Parking will be available at Berlin Intermediate School. A free shuttle will transport attendees to the festivities downtown. The service will run from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is sponsored by Ocean Downs Casino.

The Berlin-located Calvin B. Taylor House Museum is also doing its part to entertain the town’s citizens this autumn. On the evening of Sunday, Oct. 12, the facility will host its Movies at the Museum event. This time, the season-appropriate film Hocus Pocus will be shown on the Taylor House’s lawn.

The Hocus Pocus viewing is free to the public. Popcorn, candy, and drinks will be for sale.

The museum is also gearing up to host a book festival on Oct. 18, coinciding with Oktoberfest, from noon to 4 p.m. Residents are invited to browse bookish gifts on the lawn and meet local publishers and authors.

Furthermore, a bingo night to benefit the Taylor House will be held at The Sterling Tavern on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 6 p.m. The event will include five rounds. Cards are $2 each, and participants are encouraged to purchase as many as they would like.

More of Berlin’s offseason events can be found on the municipality’s website and social media channels.