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Halloween Happenings and Fall Festivals Halloween Happenings and Fall FestivalsTrunk or TreatLAKE CITY - Downtown Lake City will host its Trunk or Treat time again on October 31. Decorated vehicles and costumed characters will be giving treats to children 12 and under. A costume contest will be held just prior to the showing of the Halloween themed movie. Music in the park from 5:00 pm - dusk. MonsterMOSHJACKSONVILLE - A delightfully frightening Halloween bash for kids of all ages. Explore the haunted halls of the Currents of Time visit the "Under the Sea Halloween Carnival" or the arts and crafts booths. October 31, 6 PM-9 PM; November 1, 10 AM-2 PM; Museum of Science and History, $9 adults, $7.50 military and seniors, $7 ages 3-12 Safe Trick-or-TreatingJACKSONVILLE - On October 31, the Avenues will open its doors for Safe Trick-or-Treating from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Kids are invited to stock up on goodies from participating mall retailers. Radio Disney will be on hand with fun games, prizes and a costume contest in Center Court. The mall will also offer FREE Halloween photos to Simon Kidgits Club members ($5 for non-members). (10300 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville; 904.363.3060) Orange Park Mall will also host Safe Trick-or-Treating from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Kids are welcome to journey through the mall collecting goodies from participating retailers. Children can also enjoy the activity zone in the "Spooky" Play Area from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. and a Halloween Costume Contest at 6:00 p.m. (1910 Wells Rd., Orange Park; 904.269.2422) St. Johns Town Center will offer Safe Trick-or-Treating as well from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Kids can stroll through the center and stock up on sweet treats from participating retailers. Children and pets can compete for top prizes with a festive Halloween Costume Contest in front of Maggiano's on the Park Green at 6:00 p.m. Popular band Island Mood will be playing spooky live music during the events from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the Park Green. (4663 River City Drive, Jacksonville; 904.642.8339) An Old Fashion HalloweenLAKE CITY - On Friday October 31, 2008 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm the Lake City-Columbia County Historical Museum will be inviting our community children to stop and take part in our Halloween Party. Apple bobbing, pin the nose on the pumpkin, and a duck shooting gallery to name a few. Stop by on your way to the Downtown Trunk or Treat and don't forget the Storybook Skits on Lake Desoto. It's all happening in Downtown! Lake City-Columbia County Historical Museum, 157 SE Hernando Avenue, Lake City Fright Nights at the Old JailMACCLENNY - The frights begin at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 23rd, October 24th and October 25th. The Baker County Historical Society and the Baker County High School History Club have teamed up to bring you the scare of your life! All proceeds from the Haunted Jail, tours, and refreshment sales contribute to the History Club's annual historical trip and the Old Jail preservation and restoration. A less frightening candlelight tour of the Sheriff's building and upstairs jail cells will provide you with some interesting history about the Old Jail. Come and join us for a night you won't forget at West 42 McIver Street next to the public library. Haunted HouseFERNANDINA BEACH - The Fernandina Beach branch library will present their second annual Haunted House for Teens and Adults on Oct. 24 from 6-8 p.m. and Oct. 25 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Fernandina Beach branch library, courtesy of Blast. There will be a story and craft for younger children and trick or treating, too on October 23. Programs are at 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wear your costumes! Call 277-7365. Hall of TerrorJACKSONVILLE - Have a frightening good time at Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach at the Hall of Terror, a haunted house attraction loaded with spooky fun and horrifying haunts. Enter at your own risk and encounter zombies, ghouls and other frightening creatures. The Hall of Terror is open on select dates between October 10 through November 1. For those looking for something "not-so-scary", try Adventure Landing's HalloWEE Zone. Children will enjoy participating in arts, crafts, games, face painting and more from October 28-31st. Call (904) 246-4386 or visit www.adventurelanding.com. Ghost Walking TourFERNANDINA BEACH - Guests on this tour will learn Amelia Island ghost stories as they tiptoe through dark streets and walk in the footsteps of a bygone era as the past comes alive through the skillful storytelling of your guide. This tour begins at 6 PM every Friday and lasts approximately one hour. Meet your guide in the cemetery behind St. Peters Episcopal church located at 801 Atlantic Avenue. Tickets may be purchased at the Amelia Island Museum of History for $10.00/adults and $5.00/students. SpooktacularJACKSONVILLE - The Jacksonville Zoo's annual Spooktacular takes place Oct. 24, 25, 26, 30 and 31, Nov. 1. Come to Pumpkinville, the land of pumpkins, for a "spook"tacular good time at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens' annual Halloween celebration. Kid-friendly event features live entertainment, music, bounce houses, face painting and more! Visit the Enchanted Forest with a prince and princess or laugh along as you walk through the funny bone tunnel. Children are encouraged to wear costumes and stop by treat-stations located throughout the zoo. Call (904) 757-4463 or log on to www.jacksonvillezoo.org. Haunted Hayride, Haunted Forest and Haunted HouseYULEE - Enjoy a Haunted Hayride, Haunted Forest and Haunted House from 7:30-11 p.m. on Oct. 24, 25 and 31 at the FCCJ Betty Cook Nassau Center, 76346 William Burgess Blvd. in Yulee. Tickets go on sale at 7 p.m. each night. Each event is $2 or you can purchase all three for $5. There will also be a Boo Barn for younger children, stories and singing with Ms. Diane of the Nassau County Public Library, and a concession stand with hot dogs and other treats. All proceeds go to Take Stock in Children, Linda's Legacy Foundation and the United Way/United Communities. Ghost Tours of St. AugustineST AUGUSTINE - A ghostly experience awaits with Ghost Tours of St. Augustine walking through the ancient streets of St. Augustine. The evening features a guide dressed in period attire with a candle lit lantern relating tales of legends, lore and ghostly experiences! The scary night includes stops at two local cemeteries and numerous haunted bed & breakfasts and other fascinating sites throughout the city. Tours are available every night, rain or shine. For those interested, riding tours and sailing tours are also available creating an even more unique experience. Call (904) 461-1009 or visit www.ghosttoursofstaugustine.com. Fall FestivalsBAKER COUNTY The Destiny People Worship Center will host their first annual fall festival on Friday, October 31 from 6-9 p.m. Free admission, games, food, music and best costume contest at 6:30 p.m. Located in Macclenny two miles south of I-10 on Highway 121. www.destinypeopleworhipcenter.com NASSAU COUNTY Memorial United Methodist Church will host its annual Family Fall Festival from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 18 in Central Park. There will be food, fun and games as well as scarecrow making, cookie decorating, live music and bounce houses. The community is invited. Call Darlene at 261-5769 for information. Five Points Baptist Church, 736 Bonnieview Road, Fernandina Beach, will host its annual Fall Festival from 6-8:30 p.m. on October 31. Call 261-4615. Nassau Nazarene Fellowship will host a free Fall Festival from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 24 with several stations featuring cake walks, a bounce house and slide, hayrides, door prizes, magic and several stations featuring games with prizes or candy. Children are welcome to wear their (non-scary) Halloween costumes. Admission is free. The church is located at 850987 US 17 North in Yulee. Call 225-8023. Springhill Baptist Church, 941017 Old Nassauville Road, will hold its Bethlehem Marketplace from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 29. Admission is one non-perishable food item. There will be food and entertainment for the whole family. Experience the excitement of baby Moses' journey down the Nile, Daniel in the lion's den, the fishermen, David and Goliath, Jonah and the Whale and Noah's ark. This is a Halloween alternative event, no scary costumes. Call 261-4741. North 14th Street Baptist Church, 519 North 14th St., is having a fall festival on Nov. 1 from 2-4 p.m. and the community is invited. Games, prizes, live music, a jump house and treats will be provided. Bring the entire family for a fun time. For more information call the church at 261-0422. DUVAL COUNTY JACKSONVILLE - The Avenues will host a Kidgits Harvest Festival in Center Court from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m on October 25. The event will feature pumpkin decorating and a charity food drive to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. Shoppers are encouraged to bring non-perishable items and will receive a special gift for any donations made. Simon Kidgits Club members will receive a FREE pumpkin to decorate; the cost for non-members to join the event is $5. (10300 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville; 904.363.3060) |
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