Archived News Release from 2011

For Immediate Release

Families Invited to Join the Fun at Redwood City’s Annual Halloween Spooktakular

Redwood City, CA - October 17, 2011 - The fall season is here, and as the nights get colder and the leaves start to change color, children’s thoughts are turning to…Halloween! And with Halloween comes Redwood City’s 15th annual Halloween Spooktakular event, taking place THIS SATURDAY, October 22nd from noon to 3 pm at Red Morton Community Center, 1120 Roosevelt Avenue in Redwood City.

Kids will thrill to carnival games, proudly show off their Halloween attire in a Costume Parade at 1:30 pm, explore their way through the mysterious Monster Maze, create festive fall crafts, indulge in Transylvania Treats, enjoy lots of other fun activities, and win prizes! Redwood City’s Halloween Spooktakular is suitable for kids up to age ten - admission is just $5 per child.

The entire community is invited to bring the kids and enjoy tons of Halloween fun in a safe, creative, and festive family Halloween atmosphere. More information is available online at www.redwoodcityevents.com, or by calling 650-780-7311. It’ll be a spooky good time for the whole family to enjoy!

The Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department provides recreational facilities and activities for all ages and interests, and supplies building and custodial services for City buildings. Redwood City Parks also operates the Fair Oaks Community Center, providing social, educational, and cultural activities, as well as information, referral, and counseling services to persons living in Redwood City and neighboring communities. Redwood City Parks is more than you think! Its website is located at www.redwoodcity.org/parks.

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Contact:
Adilah Haqq
Recreation Manager
650.780.7315