Haunted Houses (Halloween)

[motkdz]

Found at www.floridastateparks.org/lakegriffin/events

LAKE GRIFFIN SPOOK-TACULAR
3089 US Hwy 441/27
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(camping available)

Date: 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. - October 24, 2009

Description:

Come join us for a frighteningly good time as Lake Griffin State Park and the Friends of Florida State Parks, Inc. host our annual

Lake Griffin Spook-tacular

This fundraising event is a safe and fun alternative to traditional trick or treating and includes games and prizes, a Trick or Treat Lane, candy, arts and crafts, costume contest, face painting and a chilling atmosphere for all ages. Beginning at sunset, our Trail of Terror will have spine-tingling surprises that will test the nerves of the older ghouls. All activities will take place in the park's picnic area and nature trail. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

The costume contest will be held from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm with judging at 6:45 pm. Participants must be present at judging in order to win. Please remember this is a family event and all costumes should be tasteful. Contest entry will require 4 activity tickets for each contestant. Costume contest winners will receive a rod and reel combo, a tackle box, park day use and one hour canoe rental pass and a variety of other items. Prizes are subject to change without prior notice.

Food and beverages will also be available, so come hungry!

Fees: $1.00 per person, infants are free. Activity tickets $0.25 each
Contact: 352.360.6760

[luvthatmouse]

Celebration Halloween's LaVene Family Trail of Nightmares
October 23 & 24, and October 29, 30 & 31 at 7:30 p.m.
Lakeside Park
Cost: $12 Haunt admission, $10 with 2 can food donations to Help Now,
Celebration residents with resident ID are $8 with 2 can food donations to Help Now.
Hay Maze is $4.00 for children ( adult may accompany their child free of charge).
Bounces: $6 with wrist band.
Please visit Trail of Nightmares
We know you will have a howling good time!!

[Crane's Rooster]

Although it's not a haunted house per se, I've noticed that a few of my neighbors downtown have really gone all out decorating their homes and yards for Halloween. They've placed tombstones throughout the yard, dug up graves, lighting effects, the whole shabang. If you're ever around the downtown neighborhoods it may be worth your time to drive around the Eola and Colonialtown neighborhoods to see some of these homes. It's like driving around looking at Christmas lights, only it's gouls and ghoblins.

[fun2binOtwn]

There's a place called Florida EcoSafaris in St. Cloud doing a Haunted Zipline! They're calling it the Screamline. I am definitely in! Here's a link: www.ForeverFlorida.com/FestivalDays

[Pete C]

If you guys want to go to a haunted bar, you must head down to the Peacock Room and see what they do for Halloween. I just saw this for the first time this past weekend...had no idea about it. Walked in and my jaw dropped. The place is incredible...it is themed from top to bottom with all sorts of twisted artwork, full-scale monster figurines, etc. The place is completely packed with things hidden everywhere. If you have never been there it is usually a artsy martini lounge where you will find all types. It is completely worth checking out right now if you are into Halloween stuff.

[Crane's Rooster]

I second Pete. Stopped by there the other day and if I were a little more tipsy it would have been a pretty frightening experience. Great place to grab a drink and chat, the decor will definitely provide conversational topics.