The City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department will host several Halloween-themed events in October. All events are free of an admission charge.
Woodland Heights Resource Center will host the 4th Annual Woodland's Haunted Hallway on Friday, October 25th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. All who dare to enter will get a frightful tour of the haunted hallway. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
The 10th Annual Play Pensacola Halloween Egg Haunt will take place on Saturday, October 26, at Roger Scott Athletic Complex from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
There will be five egg haunts for children who are stroller age up to 13 years, plus carnival-style games, a Haunted Hayride, bounce houses, costume contest and photo booth, and visits from some creepy crawlers. Admission to the event is free. We ask those who can to bring a donation of a non-perishable food item to the event for a MANNA food drive.
Egg Haunt Schedule:
6:00 p.m. Infant to 2 years
6:30 p.m. 3 to 4 years
7:00 p.m. 5 to 7 years
7:30 p.m. 8 to 10 years
7:50 p.m. 11 to 13 years
Participants should arrive at the Egg Haunt (football field main gate) 15 minutes before their age group begins. You do not need to register for the egg haunts.
Costume Contest: Registration is now open online for the Pensacola News Journal Costume Contest. Space is limited to 30 participants per age group so preregistration is strongly recommended. The deadline to preregister for the costume contest is 11:59 p.m. on October 23, 2019. Walk-ups will only be taken at the event for age groups with space available.
Prizes will be awarded by the Pensacola News Journal for the Cutest, Scariest, and Best Overall Costume in each age group. Preference may be given to original costumes in all age categories.
Costume Contest Schedule:
5:45 p.m. 11 to 13 years
6:15 p.m. 8 to 10 years
6:45 p.m. Infant to 2 years
7:15 .pm. 3 to 4 years
8:00 p.m. 5 to 7 years
Sponsors of the Halloween Egg Haunt include: My Pensacola Credit Union, Summer Vista Assisted Living, Lighthouse Health Plan, Dreamland Skate Center, Pensacola News Journal, Magic 106.1 FM, Soft Rock 94.1 FM, and Cat Country 98.7 FM.
Bayview Senior Center at Sanders Beach will host their 4th Annual Chili Cook Off & Costume Contest on Thursday, October 31 from 11:00 a.m. until noon for ages 50 and up. Participants can register by calling 850-436-5188.
Fricker Center Halloween Trunk or Treat will be held on Thursday, October 31 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Join the free Halloween extravaganza filled with candy, games, and fun for ages 3-12. New this year will be a Haunted Hallway for those who dare to enter. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Candy and prizes available while supplies last.
For more information, please call (850) 436-5670 or visit Playpensacola.com.