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Alternatives To Trick or Treating

Patch brings you a list of fun Halloween-themed activities geared for kids.

While trick-or-treating can be a fun family activity, it’s not the only way for kids to dress up and celebrate the holiday. Below is a roundup of Halloween-themed events in the area that are geared for kids.


When: 3-6 p.m. Oct. 30
Where: William Paca Garden
This event, geared for kids ages 6-12 celebrates William Paca’s 271st birthday. Activities include crafts, games, ghost stories and a ghost tour. There’s also a Halloween costume contest, with four categories: funniest, spookiest, most historic and most original.
Cost: $15 or $12 for members and volunteers
More information: http://www.annapolis.org/index.asp?pageid=112#event34


When: until 6 p.m. each day through Oct. 31
Where: St. Martin’s Church; (corner of Spa Road and Hilltop Lane)
Enjoy food, activities and entertainment, all while picking out the perfect pumpkin. In addition, the event raises funds for the Light House Shelter.
More information: http://www.friendslhs.org/Content/ContentDisplay.aspx?ContentID=16

Safe Trick or Treating
When: 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31
Where: Westfield Annapolis mall
Bring the kids to the mall to trick-or-treat indoors at participating retailers.
More Information: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=272649912758146


When: noon, Oct. 30
Where: Arundel Volunteer Fire Department, 2380 Davidsonville Road, Gambrills, MD 21054
Children age 5-12 can enjoy this event at the Arundel Fire Department. Activities include a Halloween costume contest and Bingo. Lunch is included. All kids must have a parent sign them in and out of the event and children under 8 need a parent with them during Bingo.
Reservations can be made by calling 301-261-9580 or 410-451-0742.
Cost: $10

Kids Halloween Bingo Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Department
When: noon, Oct. 30
Where: Earleigh Heights Fire Station, 161 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD
Enjoy games, Bingo, lunch and a costume contest.
Cost: $10


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