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October 20, 2011

Halloween events start this weekend in Parker County

PARKER COUNTY —

Oct. 22

Talking Tombstone Tour – “Small Town Civility 1861-1865” First tour begins at 1 p.m. and last tour begins at 3 p.m. Tickets will sold at the front gate the day of the event. Tickets are $10 for 9 years and older. $5 for 5- to 8-years -olds. For more information, call 817-658-3580.



Third Annual Weatherford Fall Festival is at noon at the 4-H barn on Tin Top Road.

Annetta United Methodist Church Lord's Acre is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a chili lunch, dessert and drink for $7 (adults) and $5 (children under 12). Baked goods, crafts, children's activities and a live and silent auction will be featured. The event is at 2836 W. FM 5 in Annetta.

Hell House 2, presented by Pipeline Youth at The Church in Peaster, 8601 FM 920, Peaster, will start at 6 p.m. and also run Oct. 28 and 29. Cost: $7 for individuals or $5 per person in groups of 10 or more. Proceeds help with youth camps. Rated PG-13 for disturbing images, which include the problems with abortion, drugs, alcohol and school bullying. For more information, call 817-596-8805.

Weatherford Comancheros Riding Club Halloween Play Day at Horseshoe Bend Arena. Sign ups start at 1 p.m. Play Day starts at 2 p.m. Bring your Coggins. Prizes awarded for the best and most original costumes. Dress up your horse too. Seven age groups, five speed events. $10 for members, $15 for non members. For more information, look for us on Facebook, or www.weatherfordcomancherosridingclub.com, or call 817-228-2015.

Oct. 26

Central Christian Church's Trunk or Treat is from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be games, candy, prizes, nachos and hot dogs. Come dressed in Halloween attire.

Oct. 29

Goblins in the Gardens. Family Friendly Trick-or-Treating in the Historic Chandor Gardens, 711 W. Lee St. For more information, call 817-613-1700.

Christ the King Covenant Church Fall FunFest will be from 4 to 8 p.m., 2800 Tin Top Road, and include pony rides, petting zoo, bounce houses, carnival games, silent auction and big ticket raffle items. The festival benefits CKCC Children’s Ministry.

Halloween Party at VFW Post 4746, 8 p.m. to midnight. Costume contest with 1st, 2nd, 3rd prizes. Live band and topless male waiters. Proceeds benefit the Veterans Memorial Fund. Non-members welcome. The VFW is located at 224 Zion Hill Road. For more information, call 817-594-7356.

First Annual Pumpkin Walk Trick-or-Treat in Booootiful Downtown Weatherford will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Stores with pumpkins placed outside the door will be participating and parents and kids alike are welcome to dress up and trick-or-treat. Participating stores will be located on York Avenue, North Main Street and on the square. Sponsored by the City of Weatherford Main Street Program and Downtown Merchants. The event is free.

Oct. 30

Greenwood Baptist Church's Annual Fall Festival is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 1504 Greenwood Cutoff Road, Weatherford. There will be games, food, fun, prizes, costumes and candy. For more information, call 817-596-8302 or visit www.greenwoodbc.com.

Westwood Christian Fellowship's Annual Fall Festival is from 5 to 8 p.m. at 1010 S. Bowie, Weatherford. There will be door prizes, candy, games for children and adults, hay ride, bounce house and live music. For more information, visit wcffamily.com.

Oct 31

Weatherford First Baptist Church's 34th annual Fall Festival starts at 5 p.m. with games, food and fun in the church's Family Life Center. The fellowship hall will have a room of games for children 6 and under. Admission is $1, payable at the door. Tickets may be bought in advance at the church office, 306 Palo Pinto St. A concession stand will also have food and drink items for sale. There will also be door prizes donated by some Weatherford businesses. For more information, call 817-594-5457.

BOOtanical and Costume Competition at Clark Gardens. A festive BOOtanical treat awaits your and your family from 4 to 8 p.m. at Clark Gardens, 567 Maddux Road. For more information, call 940-682-4856.

Trunk-or-Treat and Fall Festival at Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church, 200 S. Lakeshore Drive, Hudson Oaks. Event will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. rain or shine. The event is free and will include prizes, inflatables, games and food.

 

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