It's the annual KIDS EXPO & Halloween Costume Contest on Sunday, October 23 from 12 noon to 3:30 p.m. at the West Warwick Civic Center, 100 Factory St. West Warwick, RI. (Thomas Lamb Field House)
AFFORDABLE FAMILY FUN! General Admission is ten dollars and Kids 12 and under are FREE! Get advance tickets for only five bucks. Click here for tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../rhody-kids-expo-halloween...
INDOOR TRICK OR TREATING!
PLENTY OF FREE PARKING!
Music, dancing, karate, and more. Trick or treat with all of the exhibitors. And of course wear your most awesome-est costume and enter the Halloween Costume Contest. Grand Prize $100!
Performances and demonstrations BY KIDS!!
Trick or treat with the businesses exhibiting at the event.
Connect with the Girl Scouts, karate studios, music school, non-profit groups, crafts, candles, balloon animals, clothes, and a variety of other businesses that work with children, parents and families.
Free Parking! Free Trick or Treat Bag for the kids (while supplies last)
HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST!
GRAND PRIZE $100!
Halloween costume contest starts at 2 p.m.
Age Groups: 3 and under; 4-7; 8-12; 13-17
Categories: Cutest, Scariest and Most Creative
Family/Group category, Every year families, siblings, etc. do coordinating costumes and can compete in this new category - 2 or more people and max of 5 (I may make an exception so ask me about that please), at least one of the group has to be a kid 17 or under
Prizes for each age group and category.
Grand Prize winner of Best Costume Overall - $100! Grand Prize Winner of Group category $100. (judged and awarded separately from the kids categories)
EXHIBITORS:
Advanced Baby Imaging Lab
Avon
Balloons by Ant-Knee
Beaded With Love
Brown Developmental Labs
Care Access
Chappy’s Crafting
Child Safety Kits
CSL Plasma
Collar & Elbow Design
Communities for People, Inc
Corina’s Tupperware
Couture401 & AT Creations
Crafts by Megg
Creative Concepts
DABS of Paint
Esthete
Gold Medal Moms
Grandma’s Pantry
Jamie R Doyle Photography
Jordana Izzo - Travelmation
KWC Marketing/Innseason Resorts
Lunar’s Fire, LLC
Magical Faces by Liz
Main Street Home Loans
Mary Kay
Mastery of Martial Arts
Meggan Lee Photography
MKJ Designs, LLC
Mom’s Blended Jar
Nymph’s Aura
Our Crafty Craft Shop
Pampered Chef
Park Lane Jewelry
Project Sweet Peas
Renewal by Andersen
Rebecca’s Rocking Nails
Saragarelickartist and TLC Designs
SeneGence/Beauty Anne Then Some
Scentsy
Set The Barre
Shippeetoons
SimplyFun Games
Skylah Rose BOWtique
Stuff by Stephanie
Texas Roadhouse
The Cocoa Barn
The Groden Center Treatment Foster Care
Thrive The Dance Studio
Tiny&Craftie
True Beauty Beads
Usborne Books/Book It With Tanya
When I Grow Up Theatre Company
WSJPottery
EXHIBITORS:
Accessories
Esthete
Area Served: Southern New England
Phone: 401-212-0077
Email: Estheteri@gmail.com
Danielle Martino is the Creator and Owner of Esthete. Founded in 2022, she designs a variety of handmade bead pens, beaded wine stoppers, name badge reels, wreaths, and more!
Art & Cartooning
Shippeetoons
Area Served: Serves Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut
Phone: 401-451-2984
Email: jerryshippee@gmail.com
Website: www.shippeetoons.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shippeetoons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shippeetoons2/
Shippeetoons is a one-stop for all your cartooning needs. Whether you need coloring books, specialty comics, book illustration, studio (great for business cards) or live entertainment caricatures, you've come to the right place!
Art and Jewelry
SARAGARELICKARTIST AND TLC DESIGNS
Website: www.saragarelickartist.com
Facebook: Thomas Corliss Designs
I paint original acrylic on canvas and my partner makes custom jewelry .
Balloon Twisting
BALLOONS BY ANT-KNEE
Phone: 401-946-1520
Email: reelreal@aol.com
Website: www.reeltorealrecording.com
Biotechnology Company
CSL Plasma
Address: 1775 Bald Hill Rd, Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: 401-250-8034
Email: ctr201.user@cslplasma.com
Website: www.cslplasma.com
Plasma donations help create therapies that treat rare and life threatening diseases. When you donate at CSL Plasma you DO THE AMAZING - HELP SAVE LIVES. You could receive up to $1,000* your first month.
Candles
Lunar's Fire, llc
Address: Rumford, RI 02916
Phone: 401-525-8222
Email: lorrie@lunarsfire.com
Website: www.lunarsfire.com
Hand-poured soy candles and wax melts made in small batches with phthalate free fragrance oils. We also carry some candle accessories.
SCENTSY
Kryst Frazer, Independent Consultant
Phone: 774-257-3758
Email: Krystlfraz27@gmail.com
Website: http://krystlfrazer.scentsy.us
Come shop with me for all your fragrance needs! I’ll have wax, warmers, pods, scent circles and more ready for you to take home!
Charcuterie Boards
Collar & Elbow Design
Address: Located in RI
Phone: 401-347-4207
Email: CollarAndElbowDesign@gmail.com
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CollarAndElbowDesign
Here at Collar and Elbow Design, we strive to make cutting boards fun, by bringing a smile or a laugh to every customer with our witty designs and sayings.
Children’s Accessories
Skylah Rose BOWtique
Address: Located in Cumberland, RI
Phone: 401-996-0169
Email: Skylahrosebowtique@outlook.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080230255990
Instagram: #SkylahRoseBowtique
I started my business in March 2022. I wanted to turn a hobby into a small business. I love creating and crafting. I truly enjoy making hair accessories and coming up with other accessories to make kids smile. Custom orders are welcome! All my work is handmade with love!
Children's Books
USBORNE BOOKS & MORE/BOOK IT WITH TANYA
Tanya Flauss, Independent Distributor
Address: 22 Hoopers Ln
Phone: 401-297-2622
Email: BookItWithTanya@gmail.com
Website: www.BookItWithTanya.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BookItWithTanya
Quality children's books for newborns through teenagers that are interactive, educational and unique!
Children's Theatre
When I Grow Up Theatre Company
Address: 1211A Main Street, West Warwick, RI 02893
Phone: 401-528-9438
Email: whenigrowuptheatre@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whenigrowuptheatregroup
When I Grow Up Theatre Company, owned and operated by Mya Lemery, has been performing Broadway style cabarets and Full Length Broadway Musicals since it was established in 2018. Musicals include Seussical The Musical, Legally Blonde, and next up, The Addams Family at The Arctic Playhouse here in town. Sign up now for our monthly Broadway Style Cabarets! Rehearsals begin in March in three age groups! Our studio is located at 1211 Main Street right here in Arctic, West Warwick, RI.
Croc Charms/Jibbitz & Hair Accessories
Couture401 & AT Creations
Area Served: Providence
Website: Couture401accessories.myshopify.com
The kids love the Croc charms for their crocs. Many exclusive styles. Cute hair accessories
Crochet
gold medal moms
Email: goldmedalmoms@outlook.com
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/goldmedalmoms
Gold Medal Moms was established about 4 years ago when I realized that my original business of While You Sleep, I Crochet (established in 2008) had grown to include so much more than just crocheted items. I am a crafter at heart and continue to grow and expand based on my customers needs and requests. Just a few of the things I create are: crochet coffee cozies, hats, scarves, and fingerless gloves; Feltie accessories - bag tags, book bands, hair clips, magnets.
Customized Apparel & Accessories
CRAFTS BY MEGG
Area Served: Online, we service all of Rhode Island, and ship to all 50 states.
Phone: 401-536-0503
Email: Craftsbymegg@gmail.com
Website: www.craftsbymegg.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/craftsbymegg9
I turn everyday items in beautiful works, and accessories. If you think of it I can print, sculpt, and design it to your specific needs.
Dance Studio
Set The Barre
Address: 650 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: 401-659-6505
Email: SetTheBarreStudio@gmail.com
Website: www.SetTheBarreStudio.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=set%20the%20barre
Set The Barre is a dance school that will expand your knowledge in the performing arts, and we are a place that allows you to bond with the community in a non competitive environment. Our goal for each individual student is to build self esteem and teach life lessons in the classroom, so when the dance shoes come off they leave with strong values and the ability to stand (or dance) on their own two feet.
THRIVE THE DANCE STUDIO
Address: 1060 Toll Gate Road, Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: 401-835-7100
Email: Thrivethedancestudio@gmail.com
Website: Www.thrivetds.com
Dance studio offering classes for children ages 14mo and up. Ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, and gymnastics. We offer classes for both recreational and competitive.
Dry Food Mixes
GRANDMA’S PANTRY
Address: 18 Beech St., Townsend, MA 01469
Phone: 978-549-4936
Email: swanstafa@hotmail.com
Website: www.simplydianne.gpantry.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grandmaspantrywithsimplydianne
Dry mixes for everyone…everything from breakfast to dessert even dog treats. All are made by hand one mix at a time with NO added preservatives.
Educational Games
simplyfun games
Tina Williams- SimplyFun Independent Consultant
Area Served: RI
Phone: 401-451-1412
Email: tinathepurplepeddler@gmail.com
Website: www.simplyfun.com/TinaWilliams
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TinaWilliamsSimplyFunIndependentConsultant/
SimplyFun Games. Fun educational games for preschoolers through teens/adults.
Face Painter
Magical Faces by Liz
Area Served: Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut
Phone: 401-359-3428
Email: Lizcaminero@gmail.com
We provide face painting, glitter tattoos, and festival hair for children of all ages.
Family Friendly Steakhouse
Texas Roadhouse
Address: 1200 Quaker Lane, East Greenwich, RI 02818
Phone: 401-884-4185
Email: 278marketing@texasroadhouse.com
Website: www.texasroadhouse.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/txrhWarwickRI
Fresh baked bread, legendary margaritas, ice cold beer, fall off the bone ribs and made from scratch sides!
Free Child Safety Kits
Child Safety kits
Area Served: All across the United States, Canada, and New Zealand
Phone: 401-954-0685
Email: tmoran@zuuzick.com
Website: https://calendly.com/tmoran-zuzick/childsafe?month=2022-09
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tayslifeservices/
My name is Taylor Moran, I handle life benefits for over 30,000 union groups. My company works heavily with the international unions of Police. The police officers and firefighters are on a mission to get as many child safety kits out to as many families as possible. With the current circumstances, it's impossible for them to go door to door to hand these out to families, so they asked us to help join this mission.
Gnomes
Creative Concepts
Area Served: RI, MA
Phone: 774-229-6370
Email: Albabbin@mail.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/CreativeConceptsBoutique
I do all kinds of crafts. I will be doing Gnomes for this event.
Handmade Crafts
Tiny&Craftie
Area Served: Rhode Island & Shipped in the US Only
Email: Tinyandcraftie@gmail.com
Website: Tiny&Craftie
Facebook: Tiny&Craftie
Tiny&Craftie creates homemade unique crafts. I create many different type of craft and special custom orders! Customizing is one of the main things I do.
Healthcare Organization
Care Access
Area Served: Areas served include state of Rhode Island and Connecticut (we have locations across the US)
RI address: 215 Toll Gate Rd Suite 301, Warwick, RI 02886
CT address: 7 Lorenz Industrial Parkway, Ledyard, CT 06339
Phone: 401-214-2170
Website: https://fightlyme.careaccess.com/
Other Website: https://www.careaccess.com/
Care Access is a leading Decentralized Research Organization (DRO) that breaks down traditional barriers in clinical research and is taking steps to make clinical studies more accessible, representative, and inclusive for people of all backgrounds. We actively partner with many communities that are traditionally left out of the clinical trial process. We are partnered with Pfizer on a research study that is focusing on developing a preventative vaccine for Lyme Disease for ages 5 and older.
Home Décor
Stuff by Stephanie
Area Served: Currently serving MA and RI.
Phone: 508-243-7663
Email: Stuffbystephanie@yhaoo.com
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/stuffbystephanie_
We are a mother-daughter team creating hand made home décor, door hangers, cups, accessories, and more.
Homemade Jams
Mom's Blended Jar
Area Served: Based out of Groton, Connecticut, we service all areas within the United States online.
Email: jenntetreault87@gmail.com
Website (to be published):
Facebook: Mom's Blended Jar on Facebook
Mom's Blended Jar is a small business that focuses on family and nutrition. All of our berries are homegrown and all natural. We use minimal ingredients to keep our jams healthy for your family.
Hot Cocoa Bombs
The Cocoa Barn
Area Served: Norton, MA
Phone: 508-989-6359
I make and sell hand-crafted cocoa bombs! With 14 delicious flavors, there is a little fun for everyone!
Impact Mentor Program
Communities for people inc
Address: 623 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02909
Phone: 401-347-7546
Email: Kjanvrin@c4p.org
Website: https://www.communities-for-people.org/
We are a non profit organization. I run the Impact Mentor program. We look for mentors for youth in foster care!
Jewelry
Beaded With Love
My name is Sophia, and I make beaded necklaces and bracelets. I recently became interested in trying to turn my hobby into a business. I have my jewelry in Willa’s Sweet Shack on Thames St. in Newport. I love creating unique and fun pieces!!
Park Lane Jewelry
Area Served: I can assist customers virtually anywhere in the US.
Phone: 401-282-9349
Email: Peggy.jimenez@myparklane.com
Website: http://myparklane.com/peggyjimenez
Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/1152010995656469/
Park Lane Jewelry has been family-owned and operated for 67 years. If you are in search of the perfect gift, jewelry is always appreciated and appropriate. Wear Park Lane jewelry with pride and you will sparkle with beauty and confidence every where you go!!
True Beauty Beads
Area Served: Providence Area
Phone: 401-952-2990
Email: Truebeautybeads@gmail.com
Website: www.truebeautybeads.com
True Beauty Beads is a brand that sells luxury hand crafted beaded jewelry specializing in Waist Beads which help and encourage women, young adults, and children to boost their self esteem and build their confidence no matter the shape, size, and or background. Waist beads are essential is helping women feel beautiful and confident from the inside out mentally and physically
Jewelry & Crystals
Nymph’s Aura
Area Served: Rhode Island
Email: nymphsaura@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083699160923
Our business, Nymph’s Aura, is a small jewelry & crystal business which my boyfriend and I do together. We sell online and locally at craft fairs. We make jewelry out of wire wrapped crystals, hand wire wrapped trees of life, sea glass, and sea shells. We also make spell jars and sell incense, candles, rings, and ear rings.
Jewelry, Decorative Cereal Bowls and Mugs, and Fall Décor
OUR CRAFTY CRAFT SHOP
Area Served: Rhode Island and Southeastern Mass
Phone: 978-509-2193
Email: Ourcraftycraftshop@gmail.com
We are a mother-daughter crafting business who have been working together for 5 years. We enjoy creating unique products for others to enjoy.
Kitchen Tools
Corina's Tupperware
Address: 5 Mars Ave, Warwick, RI 02889
Phone: 401-390-4672
Email: rinaroo1171@gmail.com
Website: My.tupperware.com/corinaleo
Tupperware has been around for 76 years and has a lifetime limited warranty on it's products. I previously sold Tupperware in the 90's have always loved their products and decide in July 2021 to become a consultant again!
PAMPERED CHEF
Suzy Chaves, Independent Consultant
Area Served: Serving all areas in the USA
Phone: 401-663-2336
Website: www.pamperedchef.com/pws/suzychaves
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/467959853586788/
A line of kitchen tools, food products, and cookbooks for preparing food in the home while making memories. Pampered Chef celebrates the power that mealtimes have to become more: a way to transform relationships, share stories, create traditions, and build happier and richer lives. But, with today's expectations, we know finding the mealtime win can be difficult. We're here to help bridge that gap between the ideal meantime and the realties of today. We do this through our distinctive, high-quality kitchen tools, parties that show you how to make delicious, timesaving recipes.
Makeup and Skin Care
avon
Gale Heino, Independent Consultant
Area Served: North and South Kingstown, Warwick, East Greenwich
Phone: 860-336-1425
Email: Galehavon@gmail.com
Website: www.avon.com/respstore/gheino
Social Media: @galesavon
Avon products now include home, and pet products, and favorite items like Skin So Soft, perfume, and make-up.
MARY KAY
Jennifer McNulty, Independent Consultant
Phone: 413-530-1786
Email: mcnultymkoffice@gmail.com
Website: www.marykay.com/jmcnulty8
Mary Kay is a beauty and skin care company with amazing, high-quality products and a unique mission to support against breast cancer and domestic violence. Mary Kay is sold through independent beauty consultants and sales directors, and strives to create positive relationships between the buyers and sellers. Mary Kay also offers career opportunities for women everywhere.
SENEGENCE/BEAUTY ANNE THEN SOME
Address: PO Box 360, Wakefield, RI 02880
Phone: 401-829-7748
Email: beautyannethensome@gmail.com
Website: https://senesite.senegence.com/annekimpton
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/692423411512733
Long-lasting makeup that is sweat proof and kiss proof, and anti-aging skin care that reduces the appearance to fine lines and wrinkles.
Martial Arts
MASTERY MARTIAL ARTS
Locations in Cranston, Cumberland, East Greenwich, Johnston, North Smithfield, Smithfield
Email: msricchiuti@masterma.com
Website: www.masteryma.com
Mortgage Financing
MAIN STREET HOME LOANS
Area Served: All of New England
Phone: 401-641-0109
Email: mproia@mainstreethl.com
Website: www.mainstreethomeloans.com
I work with clients who are interested in purchasing residential real estate obtain financing. Main Street Home Loans offers programs and products to fit your specific needs whether you need down payment assistance, renovation programs and specialty financing, I am here to help. Main Street Home Loan is also RI Housing Number 1 preferred lending partner.
Nails
color street/REBECCA’S ROCKING NAILS
Rebecca Gaboury, Color Street Independent Consultant
Phone: 401-742-5541
Non-profit Organization
PROJECT SWEET PEAS
Area Served: Southern New England
Phone: 401-212-0210
Email: corin@projectsweetpeas.com
Website: www.projectsweetpeas.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/projectsweetpeas
Project Sweet Peas' mission is to empower and support families of fragile infants and to inspire hope through remembrance for those affected by pregnancy and infant loss.
Non-profit / Foster Care
The Groden Center Treatment Foster Care
Address: 610 Manton Ave., Providence, RI 02909
Phone: 401-274-6310
Email: tiffanie.desrosiers@grodencenter.org
Website: https://grodennetwork.org/our-programs/treatment-foster-care
Founded in 1993, the Groden Center Treatment Foster Care Program (TFC) is based on the idea that human beings thrive in compassionate, supportive environments with strong relationships, access to healthy food, and stability. We work with children and youth from newborns to 22 years old to match them with licensed treatment foster homes across Rhode Island where they will receive the nurturing, care, and safety they deserve.
The Groden Center is looking for families interested in fostering children in Rhode Island. We offer 24/7 support and guidance through the licensing process. We would love to meet you!
Paint Pouring
DABS OF PAINT
Address: Long St. Warwick, RI
Phone: 401-921-3534
Email: Dabsofpaint2@outlook.com
Facebook: DABs of Paint
Hand painted and paint pouring on various reclaimed items, such as canvases, sleds, skates, tiles, books, etc..
Personal Care
MKJ DESIGNS, LLC
Address: PO Box 479, Charlestown, RI 02813
Phone: 860-559-3426
Email: mkjdesigns@handsonheels.us
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MKJDesignsRI?ref=profile_header
MJK designs makes "Hands on Heels," callus removing gloves for heels and feet. These 100% cotton gloves feature an innovative patented design with three levels of abrasives.
Photography
Jamie R Doyle Photography
Area Served: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut
Phone: 857-719-1812
Email: jrdoylephoto@gmail.com
Website: www.jrdoylephoto.com
Facebook: facebook.com/jrdoylephoto
I am a photographer who loves capturing weddings, events and portraits all over New England.
Meggan Lee Photography
Address: 131 Clay St, Central Falls, RI 02863
Email: megganleephotography@yahoo.com
Website: http://megganleephotography.mypixieset.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MegganLeePhotography
Meggan Lee Photography provides a variety of photography services to meet individual needs. Each and every photography session is tailored to meet the expectations of the client and provide them with beautiful photos to cherish.
Pottery
WSJPOTTERY
Address: 31 Baron Rd., Barrington, RI 02806
Phone: 401-575-3161
Email: WSJPottery@gmail.com
Etsy, Instagram
Beautifully hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind ceramic items, mugs, bowls, dishes etc...
Research Group
Brown Developmental Labs
Address: On the Brown University campus at 190 Thayer St., Providence RI
Phone: 401-863-7447
Email: devlabs@brown.edu
Website: https://sites.brown.edu/devlabs
We are a group of researchers at Brown University that study how children think and learn about the world around them. Our labs conduct studies from infancy through adolescence, with help from kids between the ages of 3 months and 17 years. Our studies are set up as fun games that parents and children can play either in person at our lab space on the Brown University campus or over Zoom.
Replacement Window And Door Company
RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN
Area Served: All of CT and RI and some parts of MA
Phone: 860-634-3884
Website: www.renewalbyandersen.com
Research Program
ADVANCED BABY IMAGING LAB
Address: 1 Hoppin Street, Providence RI, 02903
Phone: 401-338-6943
Email: baby.imaging.lab@gmail.com
Website: http://babyimaginglab.com/
The Advanced Baby Imaging Lab is a child development research lab based in Rhode Island. Through MRI and cognitive assessments, we examine the influence of a child's environment on development.
Resort Hotel Marketing
KWC MARKETING/INNSEASON
Area Served: All New England
Address: 5 Perseverance Way, Hyannis, MA 02601
Phone: 508-957-1873
Website: www.Innseason.com
Hotel & Resort Marketing
Travel
JORDANA IZZO - TRAVELMATION
Area Served: Virtual Travel Advisor
Phone: 401-585-2478
Email: Jordanaizzo@travelmation.net
Website: www.travelmation.net/jordanaizzo
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/jordanaizzotravel
My name is Jordana Izzo. I am a free travel advisor with Travelmation specializing in Sandals and Beaches Destination Weddings, and Honeymoons. I take the worry out of planning your vacation.
Wood-Burned Signs
CHAPPY’S CRAFTING
Area served: Mostly CT, RI, and MA but if client is willing to pay shipping, then anywhere in the US.
Phone: 508-414-4606
Email: moremel78@yahoo.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/chappyscrafting
We are a husband and wife team that loves to create the perfect pyrography piece to complete your look.
