The city of Cape Coral’s precursor to Halloween takes place next Friday at City Hall in an event sure to deliver a spooktacular time for attendees.
The fourth annual Trunk-or-Treat welcomes everyone to this free event set for Oct. 24 from 5 to 9 p.m.
This year’s family-friendly event features: A designated time slot for tiny trick-or-treaters from 5 to 6 p.m. reserved for children ages 5 and under, trick-or-treating for all ages from 6 to 8 p.m., a drone show at 8:30, a “Halloween Town,” costume contest, “Storytime Tent,” scavenger hunt, and train rides.
“We’re thrilled to unveil this year’s Trunk or Treat, now bigger, spookier, and packed with fun,” said city spokesperson Lauren Kurkimilis. “Families can explore candy-filled trunks, bounce on inflatables, ride the spooky train, catch a feature movie, and even hear eerie tales in our Story Time Tent. It’s a full-on Halloween adventure-safe, exciting, and brimming with surprises around every corner”
This year’s Halloween movie will be “Monster House,” starting at 7 p.m., followed by a drone show that will light up the sky over City Hall at 8:30 p.m. City officials tell attendees to be sure to bring their own treat bags, lawn chairs, and blankets to enjoy the festivities.
“After Monster House plays on the big outdoor screen, the sky above City Hall comes alive,” Kurkimilis said. “Our drone show will paint Halloween magic in the air-ghosts, pumpkins, and surprises dancing across the night sky. It’s a one-of-a-kind finale you won’t want to miss.”
The city has conjured up a few new thrills this year, such as the Story Time Tent with “Griselda Bogwart,” their tale-telling swamp witch. There’s also a Halloween scavenger hunt where kids can follow clues and earn a special prize.
“Add food trucks, inflatables, a movie, and a spooky trackless train, and there’s plenty to keep monsters, big and small, busy all evening,” Kurkimilis said.
A costume contest will be sure to bring out the best in the city.
“This is our first year hosting an official costume contest, and we can’t wait to see our most creative creatures,” Kurkimilis said. “The community always brings incredible imagination, and now they’ll have a chance to show it off.”
This Halloween event is free for all attendees and offers a safe environment for residents to come together and celebrate the spooky season.
“This night captures everything we love about Halloween in one place-candy, costumes, campfire-style stories, a movie on the lawn, and a grand finale in the sky,” Kurkimilis said.
City Hall is at 1015 Cultural Park Blvd.
For additional information, please visit www.capecoral.gov.
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