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Friday, October 24, 2008
Five things to do with your kids: Oct. 24-31
It’s the perfect weekend to celebrate Halloween early. Here’s how:
1. Boonshoft Museum of Discovery’s Howl-O-Ween: The annual Halloween event is Saturday, Oct. 25. Grab your costume, get ready for some trick-or-treating and get ready for some spooky fun like an alien autopsy, Moonwitch Space Theater show, Ghouls and Boos tattoos and a costume contest. Family four packs of tickets cost $25 in advance or $30 at the door.
2. Kids Fest 2008 at The Greene: From 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Town Square, Kids Fest 2008 will take over, with live music, wax hands, inflatables, a magician and balloon artist. Costumes are welcome, but those dressed as themselves will have just as much fun. Bring your pet along for a costume parade and contest at 1:15 p.m.
3. Pick a pumpkin, enjoy a corn maze: If you haven’t picked a pumpkin yet for carving or decorating, you better hurry. Why not make pumpkin picking into a family outing while you’re at it. If you’re looking for something to do, go test your navigation skills at your pick of corn mazes and other farms offering fall family fun across the Miami Valley. Find locations, hours and prices in our online guide to fall fun in the DaytonDailyNews.com Halloween guide.
4. Kid-friendly Halloween fun at Kings Island: If you haven’t been there yet, the annual Nick or Treat at Kings Island theme park in Mason has gotten an upgrade this year. Dancing, ”scareoke”, a costume parade/contest (so don’t forget to dress your little ones in costume), pumpkin picking and painting, carnival games, a hay bale maze and, of course, trick-or-treat candy stops are just a few of the treats on tap at Howl-O-Fest. Nickelodeon Universe’s 18 attractions also will be open as Howl-O-Fest transforms the park into a party for pint-sized ghosts and goblins on Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 1. Free with park admission. Online ticket prices are $25.99 adults, $19.99 junior/senior (3 and up, under 48” tall and 62 and older). Hint, it will cost you much more if you buy at the gate, so buy tickets online before you go.
5. Go beg for candy, of course: It’s time for trick-or-treating. Dress your children up in adorable or scary costumes and scour the neighborhood for some sugary-sweet goodies. Not sure when Beggars Night is in your community? Check out the DaytonDailyNews.com Beggars Night guide for the answer. Happy trick-or-treating. Don’t forget to sneak a few pieces of candy for yourselves. We moms deserve it.
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