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This or That: Candy Apples or Caramel Apples?
2026-09-01 00:00:00 2026-09-01 23:59:00 America/New_York This or That: Candy Apples or Caramel Apples? Which fall apple treat gets your vote? Cast your vote for Candy Apples or Caramel Apples and see which sweet treat comes out on top! All ages. Runs all month long. September 1st -29th. Ruthven Branch -

Tuesday, September 01
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Which fall apple treat gets your vote? Cast your vote for Candy Apples or Caramel Apples and see which sweet treat comes out on top! All ages. Runs all month long. September 1st -29th.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Drop-in |

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