NORWICH – The Norwich Merchants Association will be inviting the patrons of Pumpkin Fest and their children to take part in the 7th annual Boo Bash Scavenger Hunt Giveaway – from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, or 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

First Edition Book Store owner Lisa Mody said local business operators have the very poplar scavenger hunt down to a science.

“It has become a regular thing and people just love it; it’s fun for the businesses and for the kids,” she said.

Hunters will visit 10 of the participating downtown stores, collecting Halloween -inspired trinkets from each. Like last year, the collected novelties must be sought in the correct order and those who successfully finish the hunt will be eligible for a prize drawing at around 2 p.m. Saturday.