Halloween, Place to Go Where Are No Ghosts?

Hi I.,

Here in Coppell close to you, there will be a Fall Festival at the Andrew Brown Park East (260 East Parkway Blvd.)

Tuesday, October 31, 2006
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Fee: $3 per child in advance
$4 per child at event
Ages Birth to 10 years


The City offers this event as a safe alternative or addition to the traditional trick-or-treat activities. The fun will include a DJ, games, activities, a hayride, pumpkin decorating, and plenty of snacks and treats for all.
COSTUME PARADE - begins at 8:15 p.m. to end our wonderful evening. Come dressed in your best costume to participate in the Halloween Parade.

My husband is also for the Netherlands - we've been here about a year, also enjoying it v. much! SAHM to 18 mos old, #2 on the way.

I just heard a great idea. Some nursing homes/elderly living centers have a trick-or-treat night where they invite kids in and hand out candy. It's great for the residents, for obvious reasons, and I suspect scare-friendly for the kids. Sorry, I don't live in your area to where I can share a list of groups putting this on, but maybe you can call around.

You could always take them to the Boo at the Zoo. We went one year and the kids had a blast.

Some of the city's have their own halloween events as well as malls; and they request non scary costumes because it's mainly for the kids.