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Halloween Events

By Times Staff Writer
Published October 23, 2007

Pint-size pumpkin patch: Bring the little ones to a pre-Halloween party just for them 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Largo's Southwest Recreation Complex, 13120 Vonn Road. The event includes make and take crafts, food projects, fall carnival games, a costume parade and a storytelling area with a friendly scarecrow. Wristbands $8, children younger than 2 free. Call 727 518-3130.

Haunted Asylum: Xtreme Fun Center, 13211 93rd Street N, Largo, has turned their laser tag arena into a hidden passage of terror infested with spiders, rats and snakes. The haunted asylum debuts Wednesday and runs through Oct. 31. May be too intense for small children. Call (727) 584-9876 or visit www.XtremeFunCenter.com.

Back to nature: All ages can celebrate Owl-O-Ween among nocturnal friends 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at McGough Nature Park, 11901 146th St. N, Largo. Learn about owls, take a night hike and roast s'mores. $4 per person. Call (727) 518-3047 to register.

Barkoween: Bring your dog in costume to compete for the titles of scariest, funniest, most original, cutest and best look-alike 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Belleview Biltmore, 25 Belleview Blvd., Belleair. The $10 cover includes costume contest and trick-or-treat doggie bag. Proceeds benefit Stop Pet Overpopulation Together. Call (727) 545-3463 or register online at www.SPOTusa.org.

Haunted house: Dare to be scared at the haunted house event 7-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday and free 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. during the Safety Fair Saturday at the Tarpon Springs Community Center and Gymnasium, 400 S Walton Ave. Not suitable for children younger than 8. Adults $5, children $3. Call (727) 942-5628.

Haunting good time: All ages are welcome at the North Pinellas Branch YMCA's fourth annual haunted house 6-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 4550 Village Center Drive, East Lake. Costume contests, games and prizes. Free. Call (727) 772-9622.

Halloween in the Park: All ages will enjoy interactive games and activities, haunted trails, spooky storytelling, games, food and fortune-telling 6-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Honeymoon Island State Park, No. 1 Causeway Blvd., Dunedin. Costumes are not required, but comfortable shoes, insect repellent and a small flashlight are encouraged. $10 donation per carload.

Pumpkin carving: Bring your own pumpkin, pick up a carving kit for $5 then sip on apple cider and munch on treats as you create a Halloween masterpiece. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday at Largo's Highland Complex, 400 Highland Ave. Call (727) 518-3016.

Parent's Night Out: Children in kindergarten through eighth grade can enjoy ghostly crafts, the Frankenstein boogie, pizza and ghoulish prizes 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday at the Morningside Recreation Center, 2400 Harn Blvd., Clearwater. $6 with Play Pass, $8 with rec card, $10 without. Call (727) 507-4064.

Halloween fun: Lakeside Community Church, 375 East Lake Road, Tarpon Springs, invites all to a Fall Festival 6-8 p.m. Friday. The event includes a petting zoo, games, trick or treat, hayrides, cakewalk, and free cider and popcorn. Call (727) 942-0229.

Hocus Pocus Ball: Enjoy Halloween to its fullest at Old Palm Harbor's second annual Hocus Pocus Ball from 7-11 p.m. Friday at Harbor Hall, 1190 Georgia Ave., Palm Harbor, featuring food, music, costume contests, door prizes and psychic reading for $1 a minute, with proceeds benefitting Old Palm Harbor Main Street. $25 per person, $35 at the door. Call (727) 787-4700 or e-mail ophms@verizon.net

Trail of Terror 5: Afraid of the dark? You might be after encountering this intensive interactive experience with dynamic audio, visual and special effects 6-9 p.m. Friday at Countryside Recreation Complex, 2640 Sabal Springs Drive, Clearwater. $2 per person. Parental discretion advised for children younger than 10. Call (727) 669-1914.

Free for kids: Countryside Recreation Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Drive, Clearwater, presents its Halloween Spooktacular for children 13 and younger with trick or treating, games, candy, and prizes for best costume, 6-8 p.m. Friday. Free. Call (727) 669-1914.

[Last modified October 22, 2007, 21:38:37]