Spooktacular Halloween Carnival October 31 at Castro


Published/Last Modified on Friday, October 26, 2007 5:05 PM MDT


Castro Park is being taken over by witches, monsters and all other sorts of Halloween doings during the 'Spooktacular", from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Halloween night, Wednesday, October 31.


The event is sponsored by The Daily Dispatch, the city of Douglas, and Douglas Recreation Department.

The event will feature games such as Swamp fishing, Guts and Glory, and Oh, Rats, all designed for children ages 0-12. There will also be jumping castles, food booths and a Trick or Treat Village. All kids will get a chance to go through the village once and get candy and prizes. The first 500 kids through the gate will receive free bag of candy.

There will also be a costume contests. Prizes will be presented for first, second and third.

There will also be several new decorations at the park this year. including a haunted house and ghost display.

More than 2,000 pounds of candy and 2,600 other items will be given away during this third annual event.

Downtown Trick-or-Treat

Youngsters have the opportunity to dress up in their costumes and trick-or-treat on Wednesday, October 31, beginning at 4:30 p.,m.

The event is sponsored by The Daily Dispatch and participating merchants.

Be sure to look for the "Trick or Treaters welcome sign" in merchants windows.

To add your business' name to the list, call 364-3424.

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