Coastal Companion

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Halloween Hike with SkyLaser Show – Savannah, GA

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Take a hike through Oatland’s “Friendly Forest” with your little trick-or-treater. Along the way, meet some friendly critters and collect tasty treats. Put on your costume and enjoy this family friendly event. Other activities include face painting, hay rides and crafts. Treat bags are provided!

Oatland Island Wildlife Center is proud to present the all new SkyLase Laser Show.

This incredible experience features laser lights and images that play in time to Halloween Music. Showtimes will run throughout the Halloween Hike event so check the schedule when you arrive for exact times. This exciting show is not to be missed!

Fri. Oct 24 and Sat. Oct 25, 2008
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$5.00 Adults
$7.00 Children receiving a trick or treat bag
Call (912) 898-3980

St Vincent’s Annual Tour of Homes and Tea – Savannah, Georgia

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St. Vincent’s Academy is again hosting this popular self-guided tour of the original 1845 Convent building and eight private homes in Savannah’s Historic District.

This year’s tour of homes promises to be a fascinating look inside nine residences in Savannah’s Historic District. Some of the homes reflect their 19th century origin in architectural style, interiors and furnishings, while others offer an exciting contemporary approach to downtown living.

Certainly, the centerpiece of Savannah’s only fall tour of homes is the elegant tea which will be served on the grounds of the Convent. Academy students will serve a delicate repast of tea, homemade confections and traditional tea sandwiches.

St. Vincent’s has enjoyed an enduring relationship with St. Joseph’s since 1875, when the Sisters of Mercy established St. Joseph’s Hospital in downtown Savannah. Proceeds from the Tour & Tea benefit the preservation and restoration of the historic Convent.

Come see for yourself why native Savannahians and out-of-towners alike say this annual fall event is “the best tour in Savannah.”

Tour Hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, October 18, 2008 only

Tickets: $40 per person (includes Tea at the Convent) plus handling charge for online and phone orders. Call (912) 819-7780 for reservations and tickets or visit St Vincents Tour of Homes and Tea website

Scary’um Aquarium in Charleston, SC

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NEW EXPERIENCE: Scary’um Aquarium!
October means fish, fun and… frights at the Scary’um Aquarium! Ghouls & Buoys of all ages can celebrate the scariest season at the South Carolina Aquarium and discover eerie exhibits, scary shows and more all month long! Embark on a family-friendly Haunted Hike in the Aquarium’s newest exhibit, Camp Carolina, featuring a spooky trail and things that go bump in the night. Plus, Kids can celebrate Halloween all month with a special $2 children’s admission discount for all kids in costume! Get ready for Halloween at the Aquarium’s annual Fish or Treat! Bash, Thursday, October 30, a Member’s only event filled with fun, prizes, games and more Admission to Fish or Treat is $5 for Members only. Reservations are required. Scary’um Aquarium is FREE with General Admission. Restrictions apply. Discounts may not be combined with any other offer. To learn more about Scary’um Aquarium, visit scaquarium.org or call (843) 577-FISH (3474).
Daily: Friday, October 3, 2008 – Sunday, November 2, 2008 at South Carolina Aquarium

Scarecrow Stroll – St Marys

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This event is part of the Hay Days in St Marys. The Downtown Merchants will be hosting an evening of fun for your entire family called “The Scarecrow Stroll.” During the hours of 5-7PM visitors are invited to view all of the creative scarecrows, enjoy free hay rides down main street and pick up a treat from downtown businesses.

Jacksonville Jaycee’s 33rd Annual Hall of Terror

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The 33rd Annual Hall of Terror Haunted House attraction begins on Friday, October 10th. Selected dates through November 1st will provide North Florida with fourteen days of terror. Adventure Landing will again be hosting its “not-so-scary” HalloWEE Zone for kids (and parents) eight and under. It features arts and crafts, face painting, a bouncy house, games and goody bags for all the kids.
Adventure Landing Also Offering Haunted River Ride
In addition to the Hall of Terror and HalloWEE Zone, new this year is a Haunted River Ride. The Lil’ St. John’s Lazy River in Adventure Landing’s waterpark has been converted to a haunted ride, where passengers will hop on a raft where haunted surprises await.
Adventure Landing and the Jaycees originally joined forces in 2005 with Adventure Landing, who provides the building for the Hall of Terror (in the Laser Tag arena), marketing, cash handling and staffing of the HalloWEE Zone for families. The Jaycees provided the Hall of Terror name recognition, 30 years of haunted house experience, 20-30 actors (Jaycee volunteers) to enhance the attraction and many of the props.

At the Adventure Landing in Jacksonville, Florida on October 24, 2008 at 7:00pm
Tickets are $10. There will also be a haunted river ride, $10.
INFO: 904-246-4386
www.adventurelanding.com/jaxbeach or click here to download the brochure with coupons