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Wills Park Recreation Center
Saturday, October 30, 2010 3:00 PM

City of Alpharetta Halloween Festival….something BIG is Brewing in Wills Park!

The public is invited to join the City of Alpharetta for a FANG-tastic time on Saturday, October 30, 2010, from 3pm to 6pm at Wills Park Recreation Center for “Halloween Hayrides and Haunts.”

Families can take a hayride through Wills Park, and children can jump on SPOOKtacular inflatables.

Hayrides will run approximately every 15 minutes. Dress accordingly for outdoor activities.

This event is free and is sponsored by the City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department.

Call the Hallo-Scream Hotline for more information: 678-297-6133

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Wills Park Recreation Center


Saturday, October 24, 2009 10:00 AM

Join the staff of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department for some outdoor howling family fun! Take a hayride through Wills Park, listen to ghost stories, dress up for our costume contests (infants, children, and pets), and jump on SPOOKtacular inflatables. All activities are free to the public. Hayrides will run every 15 minutes. Participants are reminded to dress appropriately for outdoor activities. Halloween Hayrides and Haunts will be held on Saturday, October 24th from 10am to 1pm at Wills Park. Parking is available at the Wills Park Recreation Center located on Wills Road.


Brian and Jennifer Vanderhoff
North Fulton County REALTORS
Vanderhoff Real Estate
(770) 888-9269

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If you’re looking for screams and thrills this Halloween, visit the latest addition of Roswell’s spine-chilling and bloodcurdling adventures at The Manor Haunted House, sponsored by Roswell Recreation and Parks Department. The Manor will be open October 23-31 (closed on Sunday, October 25) beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Manor is located at 9100 Fouts Road in Roswell. Tickets are $10 per person.


The story of The Manor goes like this: In 1939, the Crawford family began a dream of a warm, welcoming Bed & Breakfast on the outskirts of a historic town in Georgia. Then, four years later, something happened, something went terribly, horrifyingly, grotesquely wrong. The family, their guest, their dream was never the same. Today, some of the Crawford family tries to continue the family business, but the spirits of the past lives.....on.

For the little ones, or those less brave, there will be a much less scary experience held from 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 24. Tickets are $7 per person.

The Manor is currently looking for volunteers and individuals to work the event. Opportunities include actors, set designers, set decorators and general assistants. If you are interested in working, please contact Lauren Clowney at 770.594.6134 or lclowney@roswellgov.com.

Tickets are available at the door or pre-registration is accepted online at www.roswellgov.com. For online registration, please allow 24-hours for processing new households. Program numbers for online registration are 12014-01 for the regular admission and 12014-02 for the October 24, 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. admission.

For more details, visit www.roswellgov.com/themanorhauntedhouse, or call 770.641.3705.

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Brian and Jennifer Vanderhoff
North Fulton County REALTORS
Vanderhoff Real Estate
(770) 888-9269
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Milton, GA Real Estate, Condos, Homes for Sale
North Fulton County, GA Real Estate, Condos, Homes for Sale
Forsyth, GA Real Estate, Condos, Homes for Sale
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THURSDAY Oct. 30

DRESS UP: Kids up to age 12 can try out their trick-or-treat get-ups a day early and maybe win prizes at Discover Mills Halloween Costume Contest. Free. 5:30 p.m. (registration begins at 4 in the food court). 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville. 678-847-5000; www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=1241

TRUMP TUT: The Boy King and his entourage hit Atlanta next month, and adult tickets are almost $30. But you can see an impressive collection of mummies and other ancient Egyptian relics now at the Michael C. Carlos Museum for just $7 (suggested donation). 571 S Kilgo St. on the Emory University campus. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 404-727-4282; www.carlos.emory.edu

FRIDAY Oct. 31

GO HAUNTING: You know you want some candy. Well, head on over to Glenwood Park’s Halloween Costume Crawl, where children can trick-or-treat at area retailers from 3-5 p.m. then meet in the bocce ball court where a costume winner will be revealed. Adults can party from 7-9 p.m. Free. 3-9 p.m. Glenwood Park, 924 Garrett St. S.E., Suite E, Atlanta. www.glenwoodpark.com

FIND A FEST: There’s sweet stuff to be had at KidsFest in Woodstock City Park, too. There will also be moonwalks, carnival games, pumpkin bowling, apple bobbing, magicians and face painting. 3-7 p.m. Free. Arnold Mill Road at Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock. 770-926-8852; www.woodstockga.gov

GET GOODIES: Trick-or-Treat at Mall of Georgia. Participating merchants offer goodies and sweets to costume-clad children ages 12 and younger. Masks not allowed. 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Drive, Buford. 678-482-8788; www.mallofgeorgia.com

SATURDAY Nov. 1

GET ARTY: If you live in Fulton County, you can visit the High Museum of Art for free today (or any first Saturday of the month). Fulton County residents who show proof of residency may tour current exhibitions and the permanent collection. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-733-4444; www.high.org

GET SPOOKED: In Mexico, they call it Dia de los Muertos. On the Day of the Dead (which actually takes place over several days), some believe the spirits of the departed are allowed to visit the living. Young Blood Gallery will celebrate the holiday with the opening of a show of decorative miniature coffins by local and national artists. Free. 7-10 p.m. 636 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta. 404-254-4127; www.youngbloodgallery.com

GET READY: Guess who’s here already? While the Halloween candy is still rumbling in your belly, Santa’s on his way to the Mall of Georgia’s “Santabration.” St. Nick arrives at 3 p.m. in the Village Pavilion. Activities include live entertainment and holiday festivities culminating in the annual tree lighting at dusk and a screening of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Free. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 3333 Buford Drive, Buford. 678-482-8788; www.mallofgeorgia.com

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Halloween can be quite daunting and scary. Ghosts, goblins and witches can cause nightmares, or jitters, at the very least. Wouldn’t it be nice if there were a fun and engaging Halloween event in Atlanta geared specifically towards younger children?

Great news! There is just such an event. It is called Halloween Hikes, and it takes place annually at the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell. Your family-friendly event starts with a guided, well-lit hike through the forest to meet costumed woodland creatures. Each friendly animal tells an entertaining and educational story about his or her life in the woods. Hikers are encouraged to ask questions, and the answers are often hilarious. As you move from station to station, each woodland character tells a more charming story than the prior one. While the event is billed as a Halloween activity, it’s really an animal science lesson in disguise. I took my 10-year old son to Halloween Hikes last year, and he is already asking to go again this year. When learning becomes fun, I’m definitely there!

At the end of the 45-minute hike, your family will be further entertained with an old fashioned, roaring bonfire, arts and crafts, face painting, musical entertainment and games. Nutritious and delicious treats are offered by Harry’s Farmers Market/Whole Foods. It’s good, clean fun for the entire family, and an excellent way to celebrate Halloween. Ticket sales begin each evening at 6:30, and end at 9:30 PM.

Friday and Saturday, October 17, 18, 24 and 25 at the Chattahoochee Nature Center: 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell, GA 30075.

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Join the Alpharetta Recreation & Parks Department for some Halloween family fun!

Take a hayride through Wills Park, listen to ghost stories, jump on inflatable’s, and get a caricature drawing. Hayrides will run every 15 minutes.

Dress accordingly for outdoor activities.

DAY/DATE/TIME: Saturday, Oct 27th 10:00 am-1:00 pm

LOCATION: Wills Park Recreation Center COST: Free! No registration needed.

For more information please call 678-297-6133 or email wprcprograms@alpharetta.ga.us

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