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Halloween Happenings at the Portage Parks Department

It's Spooky Good! *New Program*

October 23
Woodland Park

This is the perfect program for children to have fun and get into the Halloween spirit. Participatns will enjoy fall crafts and spooky games. Snacks provided.

Date: Saturday, October 23
Ages/ Times: 3-5 years / 10am - 12pm 6-11 years / 1pm - 3pm
Cost: $12
Minimum 7 participants, Maximum 15

Children's Halloween Party

Saturday, October 30, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Woodland Park

This annual event is co-sponsored by Portage Tri Kappa Sorority. Hot dogs, dessert and beverages will be provided. Tickets will be available at Woodland Park in advance or at the door. Adults are free and may purchase lunch.

Date: Saturday, October 23
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Ages: All. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: $6 per child.

Dare to Ride! *New Program*

October 26 & 27
Woodland Park

This hayride adventure is the perfect way to get you and yours in the spirit of Halloween. Learn the factualy history of Porter County & enjoy the old fashioned experience of ghostly storytelling. Patrons encouraged to bring a camera.

Dates: October 26 & 27
Times: 7pm - 8:15pm
Cost: $3 per person. Children under 4 are free.

Haunted Hayride Scenes Wanted!!!

October 28, 29 & 30th
Woodland Park

Do you like to decorate for Halloween or even scare people? Gather your friends, family or club and construct a Halloween scene for our Haunted Hayrides.

Here's all you have to do! Create and draw a scene on a 8 1/2"x11" paper and submit your drawing to the Park Office.

Please remember this is a family oriented event, please nothing too gory!! You must have at least 3 people in your scene and one of which is over the age of 18 years.

You'll earn $150 for participating and additional awards will be awarded to top scenes!

Call the Park office at 762-1675 for more information.

Haunted Hayride

October 28, 29 & 30th
Woodland Park

The annual Haunted Hayrides have been a community favorite in Portage. Take a ride around Woodland park and prepare to be scared! Great fun for the entire family.

Dates: Thursday, Friday & Saturday October 28, 29 & 30
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Ages: All. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult
Cost: $2 per rider. Children under 2 ride free

Halloween Magic Show

October 28, 29 & 30th
Woodland Park - Sycamore Hall

Bring your family & friends to the greatest magic show on earth! There are a lot of fun tricks in this show for all ages. Don't be scared...it's only magic!

Dates: Thursday, Friday & Saturday October 28, 29 & 30
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cost: $5 per person or $20 per family of 4+

Scaryoke

October 30th
Portage Yacht Club

Karaoke...with a Halloween twist. Participants are to wear costumes for a special costume contest that will end at 11pm. Prizes to the top costumes!

Date: October 30
Time: 8pm - 1am
Cost: $5