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This Halloween, celebrate with the city’s biggest party animals at the Jacksonville Zoo!
Spooktacular is a safe and exciting Halloween adventure for kids of all ages.
Get into the spirit with:
* Hundreds of lit jack-o-lanterns
* The Enchanted Forest
* Select animal exhibits
* Pirates Cove
* Lights extravaganza at the Gardens at Trout River Plaza
* Candy stations throughout the Zoo
For more information, please visit www.jacksonvillezoo.org
Bring the family to downtown Summerville for the annual Scarecrows on the Square contest. Businesses, civic groups, schools, and individuals will have their most creative scarecrows on display from October 18-November 2 in Town Square.
Take a stroll through the rows of scarecrows and vote for your favorites! Votes are just 25 cents each, and all proceeds go to benefit Summerville D.R.E.A.M. (Downtown Restoration, Enhancement, and Management).
Sponsored by the Junior Service League of Summerville
10/18/2008 – 11/02/2008
Hutchinson Square
www.SummervilleJSL.com
Costumed storytellers spellbind tour participants with tales of ghostly happenings in some of Beaufort’s oldest residences located in the historic district and beyond. The oldest ghost in America is said to live in the Castle, a 19th century renovated estate currently on the market. Ghostly visions have been known to appear on past tours which take about 45 minutes to one hour.
Tickets are $10 for the walk and for children (3-11) on the carriages and $18 for adult carriage rides.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Some of Beaufort’s oldest residents have shared stories from their childhood. This event, now in its fourteenth year, attracts hundreds of participants from around the county.
Call 843-52GHOST (524-4678) for reservations or information.
Mastercard and Visa are accepted.
All proceeds will benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Association of Beaufort County.
Evening tours by carriage or walk are available by reservation.
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
Bring your dog to Metropolitan park to Trick or treat! Join the trick-or-treat walkathon, carnival midway, costume contest, K-9 demonstrations, vendors,and fun. Walk as an individual or form a “pack†and walk as a team. Dogtoberfest takes place on October 11th, from 9:00am – 2:00pm
Please call (904) 338-9039 for more information about the event.