The 5th Bi-Annual PASSPORT to Health and Wellness EXPO, a statewide holistic benefit event co-hosted by The Holistic Community Professionals, will be held from 10am to 4pm on October 27, at The Doubletree by Hilton in Bristol.

The event, which is child-friendly, will showcase holistic, green and sustainable businesses from around New England, with more than 75 exhibitors, speakers, readers, practitioners, products and services. Visitors can experience multiple hands-on body workers, sound healing, readers, drumming and mediums; browse organic and natural products, gemstones, jewelry and crystals; and learn about health services, weight loss programs, chiropractic care, health coaches and massage.

Organizers will also be raffling off the grand prize of an overnight stay at the Doubletree by Hilton, including breakfast for two, with a variety of other raffles all day long. The day will conclude with a free drumming circle and sound healing event from 4 to 5pm on the patio. Parking is free and food is available on premises.

Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. All door proceeds will benefit the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and Hartford Hospital Cancer Center Angie’s Spa Fund. All funds will be used directly for patient care and will be matched to maximum allowed by the grants for each organization.

To purchase tickets in advance, visit Buy.flint.com/zmp3c41c. For more information, call Shirley R. Bloethe at 860-989-0033 or email [email protected]  Location: The Doubletree by Hilton, 42 Century Dr, Bristol. See ad, page 13.