October Events

I know October is quickly drawing to an end, but there are still a lot of fun things left to do this month.  For starters you can visit:
THE GREAT GODFREY MAZE: http://www.greatgodfreymaze.com/
Taking a journey through the maze has become a tradition for our family.  The maze is open until Oct 31st.  Hours are Fri: 6p-10p, Sat: 11a-10p, Sun 1p-dusk and Halloween 11a-4p.  Entry fees are $6 for adults, $4 for children 6-11 and FREE for children 5 and under.  Once it becomes dark out the maze becomes "haunted" so take that into consideration if you are planning on attending with little ones or those who tend to spook easily!

Boo at the Zoo Nights: http://www.stlzoo.org/
We get a picture of our kiddos in costume on the carousel every year!  Boo at the Zoo nights runs through Oct 30 from 5:30-8:30 pm nightly.  Entry fees are $4/member, $5/nonmember ($1 discount for each child in costume!)  This is a super special night for children at the zoo (with lots of not-too spooky fun) and events include:
*"Heads up" as you pass through the Headless Horseman Graveyard.
*Got the heebie jeebies from creepy crawlies? Then you'll want to steer clear of the Creepy Cavern and Spider Alley.
*Hold on to your loose change when you enter Pirate's Cove!
*Who's that floating in the Dead Man's Bayou? He's probably headed straight for Boneyard Park.
*Careful not to tangle yourself as you wind through Frankie's Maze.
*Peer into the past at the Old Western Cemetery and Miner Forty-Niner Mine Shaft.
*Keep your eyes peeled for the Phantom of the Zoo!
*Make a creepy craft to take home at the Kid's Craft Corner.
*Strike a pose for lots of photo opportunities.
*Wondering why your head is suddenly sprouting antlers? Prance over to the Boo at the Zoo "Ask the Doctor" Booth, sponsored by St. John's Mercy Medical Group for health information and answers to your general health questions on Fridays, October 16 and 23

Trunk or Treat at Emmanuel Free Methodist Church:
Our church is located in Alton on Fosterburg Rd.  This year we are hosting our first trunk or treat and I know that the ladies planning it have a lot of special games, crafts and treats prepared for the evening.  So, come on out on Sunday Oct 25th from 6-7:30 pm.  This event is for children age 3 to 5th grade!

Alton Halloween Parade:
I have only been to this parade one time in my entire life and can still remember it vividly!!  This is one of the best, longest and creative Halloween parades out there so you don't want to miss it this year.  The parade route runs on Broadway in Alton on Oct 31st starting at 7 pm (but you will need to be there much earlier to get a seat and avoid the road blocks)