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Thursday, 16 October 2008 23:30
By Cynthia Howe

An icy chill is in the air, Young and old must take care,
Ghosties & Goblins are everywhere,
Halloween cometh: Beware!

a20810webfrontHouses line our streets festooned with spider webs, scarecrows and frightfully fun decorations in anticipation of Halloween, and along with all the preparation is the contemplation of what to do with the kids. Safety is at the forefront, but there are plenty of fun things to do that are safe. Here are ten events to choose from to help your family enjoy this fun, albeit safe, season.

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Top Halloween Events

Rodoni Farms, Highway 1, 4 miles north of Santa Cruz, every day, 9 am to dusk until Halloween. Pick your pumpkin from a large variety and challenge your sense of direction in their corn maze. Reasonably priced for a day of fun.

Crystal Bay Farms Pumpkin Patch & Farm Theater! Corner of Zil’s and San Andreas Rd, Aptos. October is full of farm-fresh activities for young and old. It’s a wonderful place for photos of the kids as they visit the pumpkin patch and animals amidst the quaint décor. On Friday nights, enjoy an outdoor movie in the patch. Just be there a bit before dark. Furthermore, on the 26 from 11 to 4 the farm is holding a Vintage Arts & Crafts Fair with 20 artists participating.

Swank Farms, Pumpkin Patch & Haunted Corn Maze, San Felipe Rd., Hollister, Month of October 10 am to 6pm, extended hours Friday and Saturday until midnight, Sunday until 10. During the day, enjoy the pumpkin patch, tractor rides, kiddie coral, corn maze and other events. The extended hours are more appropriate for older kids and adults as everything gets a bit scarier with added “haunts” in the maze and visitors getting in a frightful mood! There’s a haunted Mystery Ranch in the middle of the corn maze, which is sure to add to your terrifyingly good time.

Scotts Valley High School Haunted House, 555 Glenwood Dr., Scotts Valley. October 16 – 18, 7 to 9 pm. These High School students love to dare and love to scare while raising money for the American Cancer Society. This yearly event has grown in popularity so get there early and be prepared for a ghoulishly good time with zombies, wax museum and lots of disturbing fun!

Winchester Mystery House Flashlight Tours, 525 South Winchester Blvd., San Jose, Sat. 18, Sat. 25 and Fri. 31. Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended as tours do sell out. This event is a bit of a drive, but well worth the experience! Stairs that go nowhere and ghost stories will give you something to think about in the dark!

Ghost Train, Roaring Camp and Big Trees Narrow Gauge Railroad, Felton October 24 and 25. Relive the tale of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow aboard an historical old steam train. Don’t be a pumpkin head, visit their website to purchase tickets ahead of time or you may miss out. It’s a perfect event mixing literature, history and family fun. $27 per person.

Halloween & Harvest Carnival, 1940 Bonita Dr., Aptos Oct. 25, 10 to 4 pm. A very popular event as there is something for everyone. Start with a visit to the haunted house and then enjoy the horse rides, arts and crafts, live music, concessions and so much more.

Capitola Village Halloween Parade, Sunday, October 26. Line-up at 1:30 PM in the Pacific Cove Parking Lot above Capitola Police Department & City Hall. Parade winds through Capitola Village and ends at Esplanade Park. Call Capitola-Soquel Chamber for more info 475-6522.

Gateway School Harvest Festival, October 26, 1 to 4 at 125 Eucalyptus Ave, Santa Cruz. Your children will love the seasonal hayride, pumpkin carving, games and crafts that this family friendly event provides. This is a free event and worth the short drive.

Sweets & Treats at Coastland’s Church, 280 State Park Dr., Aptos, Oct. 31, 6 to 8 pm. Michaela Marr loves this event. “I’ve gone for years! It’s great. They throw candy at you!” The event provides a great deal of fun for kids 5th grade and under.

Trick or Treat at Rancho Del Mar Center, Soquel Ave., Aptos, Oct. 31, 3 to 5pm. Safeway and all of its neighbors are digging into their cauldrons for special sweet treats for costumed visitors! This is an ideal, safe event to keep the kids busy in those pre-dark hours.

Capitola Mall Halloween Trick or Treating and Carnival, Friday, October 31, 2008, 4 PM-7 PM. Face painting, costume show, trick-or-treating, carnival games...What more could one ask for? Come to the Capitola Mall for a great Halloween event! Omega Nu will put on carnival games for children near the fountain, there will be a Costume Show, and children will be invited to trick-or-treat at participating mall retailers. Also, every child will receive a free glow bracelet to promote safety. For more information, please contact Capitola Mall Guest Services at (831) 465-0773 or visit www.duckyderbysantacruz.com/aboutomeganu.html.

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