Xenia Daily Gazette

BELLBROOK — The Bellbrook Sugarcreek Park District invites the public to its annual Halloween in the Park 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Park District Headquarters, 2751 Washington Mill Road.

This free event is for all ages and is a new twist on an old tradition. Come and walk the new Trail of Tricks and Treats where local groups and businesses will have activity booths for you to discover on the winding trails in the Gooding Addition at the Park District Headquarters. After walking the trail, check out the pumpkin patch for your perfect pumpkin to decorate at our decorating station on the patio.

Throughout the event enjoy complimentary games, crafts, witch’s brew, Spooky Tales by Bellbrook Winters Library, magic with Charlie Cadabra, and so much more fall family fun.

Park officials will also be having costume contests. Times for the costume contest for each age group are: 12 and up – 3:13 p.m.; 9-11 years – 3:45 p.m.; 6-8 years – 4:15 p.m.; 3-5 years – 4:45 p.m. and 2 and under – 5:15 p.m.. Group costumes will be judged at 5:30 p.m. No registration required. For more information contact us at 937-848-3535. To register go to www.bellbrooksugarcreekparks.org