Looking for a fun time in The Woodlands this October?  There are several events open to all ghouls and goblins of every age this fall from trick or treating, vendor booths, children’s activities, performances, costume contests, games, etc.  Take a peek here at our list of haunted happenings:

1st Annual Make Your Own Scarecrow Competition

Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive

Sunday, October 6, 2013- 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Fee: Free

Do you think your family has what it takes to make the best scarecrow? Bring an old set of clothes (long sleeve shirt and pants) to make your own! Scarecrow making begins at 5:30 p.m. and judging at 6:30 p.m. Produced by The Woodlands Township, this event is held in conjunction with Concert in the Park.

The Great Pumpkin Hunt

Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive

Sunday, October 13, 2013- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.?Fee: Free

The Great Pumpkin is hidden in Northshore Park! Search for clues on pumpkins and solve the puzzle of The Great Pumpkin. Produced by The Woodlands Township, this event is held in conjunction with Concert in the Park.

Jack-O-Lantern Challenge

Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive

Sunday, October 20, 2013- 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Fee: Free

Think your family can out-carve the other pumpkin carvers in The Woodlands? Join us during Concert in the Park for the Jack-o-Lantern Challenge. Carving begins at 5:30 p.m. and judging at 6:30 p.m. Produced by The Woodlands Township, this event is hosted in conjunction with Concert in the Park.

The Haunting at Bear Branch Park featuring Mangled Manor

Bear Branch Park, 5310 Research Forest Drive

Fridays, October 18 and 25, Saturdays, October 19 and 26, and Thursday, October 31, 2013- 8 to 10 p.m.

Fee: $8 per person

An annual tradition, The Woodlands Township presents The Haunting at Bear Branch Park featuring Mangled Manor, a haunted house crafted by Township staff made to resemble an old manor from years ago. A tour guide will lead your group down the trail and through the manor, but see if you have what it takes to make it all the way through.

Spooky Spectacular Family Carnival

The Woodlands Township Recreation Center, 5310 Research Forest Drive

Thursday, October 31, 2013- 5 to 9 p.m.

Fee: $5 per child

Join us for some spooky games and yummy treats while trick-or-treating at the Spooky Spectacular Family Carnival! Produced by The Woodlands Township, the carnival will be set up indoors and outdoors and include a giant inflatable slide, inflatable games, moon walk, carnival games, costume contest and much more! Additionally, there will be a snake show from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. and a magic show from 7 to 7:45 p.m.

This and more information can be found at: http://www.woodlandsonline.com/cdps/cditem.cfm?nid=12932

Article citation:  (October 2, 2013).  Haunted happenings in The Woodlands.  Woodlands Online.  Retrieved October 8, 2013 from:  http://www.woodlandsonline.com/npps/story.cfm?nppage=51090.
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