Plans under way for Spookyville
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Halloween is a favorite time of year for many children and to ensure they’re safe, the South Florida Fair will continue its annual tradition of presenting Spookyville. The event is slated for two weekends, Oct. 21-23, and Oct. 28-31, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Fridays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and from 5 to 8 p.m. on Halloween, Mon., Oct. 31, in Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach.
The cost is $10 per person, which includes rides and games, and kids 2 and younger are free. Tickets may be purchased online at www.southfloridafair.com or at the gate. Parking also is free.
“Spookyville is an old-fashioned Halloween event that’s fun for the entire family,” said Lorie Stinson, the fair’s exhibits and special events manager. “Intended for kids 12 and younger, there will be trick or treating each day along with other activities for the kids.”
Spookyville’s highlights include trick-or-treating, carnival rides, a costume parade each day, bounce houses, a barrel train and a big wall on which kids can color. There also will be old-fashioned games, arts and crafts, a spooky house, food and drinks and vendors.
Those who wear a costume on both Sundays can compete for prizes starting at 1 p.m. A pet costume contest will be held on Sat., Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. Prizes will be awarded. Pets must be on a leash when entering the event. The Fair asks that no exotic pets or reptiles (snakes, spiders, etc.) be brought on site as they may scare the younger kids.
Backpacks, food, glass containers and alcohol are prohibited. Participating Sponsors are Ford, Kubota, Florida Dairy Farmers, Coca Cola, Lion Country Safari and Solid Waste Authority.
For more information, call Lorie Stinson at (561) 790-5245.
There are still opportunities for vendors offering products, services or crafts for sale.
Call (561) 793-0333 for more information or visit the website, www.southfloridafair.com.