October 22, 2007

Walk the Line

The Langham Hotel Boston’s Halloween Boofet

Newsflash: Eating your weight in candy is not actually something to be proud of.

But it might turn a few heads at The Langham Hotel Boston’s famous Chocolate Bar. Especially on Saturday when the culinary geniuses behind the legendary spread turn it into a special one-day Boofet in honor of Halloween.

You and your little ones can stuff your faces with more than 125 spooky treats, including offerings from the croissant graveyard filled with chopped brains (caramel bananas), ghosts (marshmallows), and toenails (almonds).

There’s also a haunted house and a costume contest where the winner wins a VIP pass for the 2007-2008 season. Which is like gold.

And certainly worth your weight.

October 27, noon-3 p.m., at The Langham Hotel Boston, 250 Franklin Street, Financial District (617-451-1900 or boston.langhamhotels.com). Tickets at 617-956-8751.

CREATE
Play Date
What: Kids learn how artists turn ordinary materials into works of art before making their own.
Why: It’s a draw.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: The Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave., Waterfront (617-478-3100).

TASTE
Halloween Cooking Workshop
What: The Learning Gourmet’s teaching kids (of all ages) how to make themed cookies and cakes.
Why: Treat yourself.
When: Sun., 3-4:30 p.m.
Where: Winthrop Senior Center, 35 Harvard St., Winthrop. Info at 617-905-9317.