Monday, October 14, 2013

The Countdown to Halloween: Creeptacular family friendly events

This time of year brings some of the coolest happenings in the Treasure Valley.

Here are some features from the official Boise.org event page:

Coffins, Crypts, and Contemporary Art
10/18/2013
6-7:30 p.m.
Morris Hill Cemetery
Take a spooky walking tour of one of Idaho's most famous cemeteries.

The Canterville Ghost-Family Reading Series
10/20/2013
2 p.m.
Morrison Center
(208) 426-1110
Come experience the timeless story that Oscar Wilde wrote translated into play form.

Zombie Robotics Month Open House
10/23/2013
5:30-7:30 p.m.
PCS Edventures!
(208) 343-3110
Join an awesome STEM program as they throw a fabulous party in their Boise lab in dedication to zombies and robots. Amazing hands-on activities will blow your mind (their virtual reality stuff is a major highlight). Oh, and there's food! ^w^

FarmMan Challenge
10/26/2013
10 a.m.
Linder Farms
One of the toughest obstacle courses in Idaho to date. Wear your costumes, and come participate in many awesome events on one of the best Idaho farms around!

Harvest Howl Fundraiser
10/26/2013
3-6 p.m.
Wings Center
(208) 376-3641
One of the employees at the Wings Center lost their only parent. This event will help raise the funds to help the employee take care of the rest of their family during this scary time. There will be lots of events happening, along with tasty chili and cider being served. Remember to dress in costume!

Halloween Sleepover
(For boils and ghouls ages five through twelve, though I wish the age limit didn't count!)
Starts 10/26/2013 and ends 10/27/2013
7 p.m.-9 a.m.
Wings Center (again!)
(208) 376-3641
Have your kids wear their costume to a awesome sleepover lock-in! The Wings Center is so jam packed with activities, that having a blast is a no brainer! The best part is that their staff is childcare licensed and bonded, so maybe a date night for the parents is in order?

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