Get Out: Book Sale; Vintage Varieties; and Halloween Spooktacular

OK, we know Lakewood is happening.

With so much cool stuff to do, we know it can be a challenge to pick the best stuff for a Lakewood weekend adventure. So, we’ve tried to take some of the load off of your search.

Here are a few can’t-miss weekend events. 

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Where/When: ; 9 a.m., Saturday, October 22; Free.

Why Go: It’s a book bonanza! There will be many gently used books, videos, music CDs, magazines and more at this big fall sale. The sale items' subject categories include, art, biography, cooking, gardening, children's, home repair, math, mystery, popular fiction, science, sports, travel and history. Get all that? The revenue from the sale will be used to benefit the Lakewood Public Library with the purchase of materials, enhanced programming and special projects at the branch.

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Where/When: ; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct.22

Why go: The Historical Society's second-annual sale of architectural salvage (including 35 leaded glass windows — double-hung, casement & fixed with a pair of matching French doors); vintage and contemporary furniture; lamps and light fixtures; much framed artwork, picture frames and mirrors; home decor items; porch and garden.  All at bargain prices!  Proceeds benefit the programs and properties of the . 

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Where/When: 15621 Madison Ave, Lakewood; noon Saturday, October 22

Crafts and local art? has got 'em. Saturday the Madison Avneue hotspot will host a fun day filled with crafts and local art. The Spooktacular will feature a Forlorn Dolls Trunk Show throughout the day. The creator of these exquisite dolls, Samantha, will be on hand to discuss her art. The event will also feature a special Halloween-Themed Drop In & Craft with spooky, creepy and cute $5 projects for all ages.

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Where/When: ; 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22.

Why Go: Who doesn’t like scary movies? Better question: Who doesn’t like free scary movies? Beyond our borders and outside the mainstream movie world, there are daring, original and often controversial films that we don’t often get to see — movies like Donnie Darko. You might have missed them before, so the Library is bringing the art house closer to home. As always, this film series is sponsored by the Friends of Lakewood Public Library and will be held in the Lakewood Public Library Main Auditorium at 15425 Detroit Avenue. No registration is needed. 

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Where/When: ; 2 p.m. 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23.

Why Go: From The Conqueror Worm to The Cask of Amontillado, the spine tingling tales of Edgar Allen Poe get a whole lot scarier when they’re set to classical chamber music and read aloud by the performers of WordStage. We might even dim the lights, too! Sunday with the Friends takes place nearly every Sunday at 2 p.m. These programs — featuring musicians, actors, dancers and scholars — are free and open to everyone thanks to generous funding from the Friends of Lakewood Public Library.