THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- The Community Associations of The Woodlands, Parks and Recreation Department, offers a variety of costume-wearing events, trick-or-treating opportunities and haunted happenings for all ages throughout the month of October.

Bow-WOW-ween Costume Contest


Dress up Fido in his best Halloween costume for this one-of-a-kind contest! Awards will be given to the scariest, funniest and most creative costumes. Pre-register your pets by Thursday, October 8. All ages are welcome. The fee is $5/dog; free to watch! The event will take place Saturday, October 10, at 1 p.m., at the Bear Branch Dog Park, 5200 Research Forest Drive.

 

The Haunting at Bear Branch Park presents Train Wreck


The Haunting at Bear Branch Park is a haunted trail appropriate for children ages 10 and older. Parental discretion is advised. Every year the haunted trail has a different theme. This year’s theme is “Train Wreck”. The fee is $8/person, $1 off per canned food item (max $3 discount). The event will take place Fridays, October 23 and 30, and Saturdays, October 17 and 24, from 8 to 10:30 p.m., at Bear Branch Park, 5200 Research Forest Drive. The sale of tickets will stop at 10 p.m. each night. E-mail parkrec@catw-tx.org for volunteer information.

Jack-O-Lantern Challenge


Enter your jack-o-lanterns in the first annual jack-o-lantern challenge! Contest categories for adults and children. Pumpkins will be judged at dusk. Carving supplies will be provided at the event; just bring your pumpkin! All ages are welcome. The event will take place Sunday, October 18, at 6:30 p.m., in conjunction with the Concert in the Park at Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive.

 

Hocus Pocus Family Carnival


Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble! Bring your kids out to enjoy music, dancing, outdoor and indoor games, and the annual costume contest! Fun for the whole family! Recommended for ages 10 and younger. The fee is $7/child; children under six months are free. The event will take place Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at The Woodlands Recreation Center, 5310 Research Forest Drive.

For a complete listing of fall programs, visit the Community Associations' Web site and click Recreation Program Listing - Fall, under the Hometown Spotlight. To register, visit the Community Associations' Web site and click Register for Recreation Programs. For more information, or to register in person, please stop by The Woodlands Recreation Center, 5310 Research Forest Drive, or call 281 210-3950.

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