For the kids …

The History Center Gets Spooky with Trick-or-Treat Safe Zone
On Saturday, October 25 from 6 - 8pm, the Orange County Regional History Center will get spooky during the Trick-or-Treat Safe Zone. Safely celebrate Halloween, have fun, and learn something new … if you dare! This free event is targeted to “ghouls” and “goblins” ages 12 and under, and includes three floors of trick-or-treating with creepy crafts, revolting refreshments, and a not-so-scary Mystery House. Come ready for a hair-raising costume contest! Call (407) 836-8500 or visit www.thehistorycenter.org for more information.

Winter Park’s 5th Annual Family Fall Festival
On Saturday, October 25, 2008 from 11am - 2pm, this events kicks-off “Orange County’s Celebration of National Family Week,” which focuses on strengthening the community by strengthening families. The festival will include games, inflatables, activities, entertainment, safety programs, costume and candy safety tips offered by Winter Park Police and Fire-Rescue Departments, Trick or Treat on Park Avenue, entertainment from the main stage, fun costume parade and much, much more. Special thanks to Progress Energy, and the city’s Parks & Recreation Department for making this event possible.

For the adults …

Orlando Brewing Halloween Costume Party
Spend Halloween listening to live music in your favorite costume and receive a 20% discount on Orlando Brewing merchandise. Prizes will be awarded for most creative, most outrageous, best look-a-like, best pair, and best costume related to beer. The fun begins at 9pm and lasts all night.

Halloween Costume Party in the Chill Lounge at ICEBAR
On Friday, October 31 from 8pm – 2am, enjoy the freezing cold temperatures and the warming effects of the Chill Lounge at ICEBAR Orlando. The costume contest includes a $250 cash prize and advanced ICEBAR reservations include free admission to the party. For those of you who want to stay warm all night (no visit to the ice bar), a $10 admission gets you in at the door.

Plazaween 8 on Wall Street Plaza
A Friday Halloween sets up an exciting night of “Full Moon Fright!” Check out the “biggest and best” Halloween celebration in Orlando!

Enzian presents, “The Thing”
To get in the Halloween mood, spend the night of October 28 watching a cult classic presentation of John Carpenter’s “The Thing” (1982). According to the Enzian blog, this movie is “jaw-droppingly gruesome, terrifying, and thrilling to watch, with incredible makeup and special effects. All in all, a perfect appetizer for your Halloween fun just three days later.”

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