Reading Recreation Commission will hold its Halloween Hay Ride and Haunted House on Oct. 17 and 18 at Schlegel Park.<\/p>\n
The family-friendly hayride around the park is not scary, said Dr. Daphne Klahr, executive director of the commission.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s a beautiful view,\u201d she said. \u201cFrom the top of Schlegel, you can overlook the whole city. It\u2019s absolutely gorgeous.\u201d<\/p>\n
The haunted house is another story.<\/p>\n
The park\u2019s pool house is transformed into a spooky attraction that is very scary, Klahr said.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust be forewarned,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
In their roles as ghosts and ghouls, students from nearby Alvernia University promise to give a good-natured scare to those brave enough to enter.<\/p>\n
Despite the fright, the haunted house has proved very popular in past years with steady traffic each night, Klahr said.<\/p>\n
The two-night event will also include a bounce house, face painting, s\u2019more making around a campfire and other activities.<\/p>\n
Hot chocolate and other refreshments will be available.<\/p>\n
\u201cCome out, have a drink, eat some snacks and hang out,\u201d Klahr said. \u201cJust get some of the fall fun.\u201d<\/p>\n
If you go<\/p>\n
What: Hayride and Haunted House<\/p>\n
Where: Schlegel Park, 100 E. Wyomissing Blvd.<\/p>\n
When: Oct. 17 and 18<\/p>\n
Time:\u00a0Hayride, 6 to 10 p.m.; Haunted House, 7 to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n
Cost: Hayride: adults, $5, kids, $3; Haunted House: adults, $10, kids, $7<\/p>\n