Spookyville 2013
Spookyville 2013
(A safe place for kids to trick-or-treat)
West Palm Beach, Fla./Oct. 1, 2013 – Spookyville, an old-fashioned Halloween for families and children 12 and younger, will offer a full array of safe trick or treats, kiddie rides, games, arts and crafts and pony rides. The event is sponsored by South Florida Ford dealers and will be spread over two weekends and on Halloween, Oct. 18-20, Oct. 25-27 and Oct. 31, at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach .
For the 12th consecutive year, Yesteryear Village ’s 20 historic buildings will come alive with costumed volunteers offering treats and smiles to the little ones. Those wearing a costume can compete for prizes on both Sundays. There also will be crafts, activities, scarecrow making and a “Spooky House.”
A pet costume contest will be held on both Fridays, Oct. 18 and Oct. 25. The contest begins at 6 p.m. with first, second and third place prizes awarded to the winners. Pets must be on a leash when entering the event. Each person who comes with a dog will receive a “bags on board” cleanup container filled with bags.
“Start planning your costume now,” said Lorie Stinson, event coordinator. “Get out your be-dazzler, glue gun, and any props you may need. This will be a fun event and we look forward to seeing your pets.”
On Sat., Oct 19, and Fri., Oct. 25, a scavenger hunt with special prizes will be conducted. Food and beverages — and perhaps a witches’ potion — will be available for sale. The event is structured as a throwback to the traditional days of family Halloweens in a fun, secure and family-friendly environment.
Admission is $7 and includes trick-or-treating every day, all contests and activities (except pony rides). Kids age 2 and younger are free and there is free parking. Backpacks, food, glass containers and alcohol are prohibited.
There are still opportunities for vendors offering products, services or crafts for sale.
Call 561-793-0333 for more information or visit the website, http://www.southfloridafair.com.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Fri., Oct. 18 – 5 – 8 p.m. – Ghost Day, Pet Costume Contest
Sat., Oct. 19 – 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Pumpkin Day
Sun., Oct. 20 – 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Costume Contests
Fri., Oct. 25 – 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Witch Day, Pet Costume Contest
Sat., Oct. 26 – 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Scarecrow Day
Sun., Oct. 27 – 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Costume Contests
Wed., Oct. 31 – 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Trick-or-Treat Special Day
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