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Halloween: hot tickets
By Times staff
© St. Petersburg Times
published October 31, 2002
Foreboden Haunted House
Annual haunted house returns to ParkSide Mall, to benefit "Ghouls" (Girls) Incorporated of Pinellas. 6-9:30 p.m. today, upper level at ParkSide Mall, U.S. 19 and Park Boulevard, Pinellas Park. $5 adults, $3 kids 12 and under. (727) 544-6230.
Haunted House and Trick-or-Treat at University Mall
University Mall, Metropolitan Ministries, Specter Academy and others sponsor a haunted house at the shopping mall (parental discretion advised for young children), 4-9 p.m. today, 2200 E Fowler Ave., Tampa. $6, or $5 with canned food donation for Tampa Jewish Family Services Community Food Bank. Trick-or-treating at the mall for kids ages 12 and under, 6-8 p.m. today, with donation of non-perishable food item. (813) 971-3465.
Guppyween
Halloween party for kids; costumes encouraged. Open 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. today, with trick-or-treating 6-8 p.m. Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa. Regular aquarium admission: $15 adult, $12 seniors ages 60 and older, $10 for ages 3-12; one child in costume free with any other paid admission. Special $5 admission after 5 p.m. today only. (813) 273-4000.
Halloween Family Festival
BayWalk sponsors family event with trick-or-treating 6-7 p.m. today and costume contest by age groups, 7-8 p.m. At the shopping plaza, First Street and Second Avenue N, St. Petersburg. (727) 895-9277.
Haunted Trail at Heritage Village
The twisting trails around the grounds of Heritage Village are transformed for Halloween. Guides set the mood with a story of the macabre, then groups of six set out to explore the darkness. Note: because of graphic and startling encounters, event is recommended for ages 12 and older only. Patrons should wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes. Trail open 7-10 p.m. today and 7-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N, Largo. $3.50. (727) 582-2123.
Kids' Halloween Bash
With costume contest, entertainment, storytelling, small haunted touch tunnel, trick-or-treat bags, games, arts and crafts and giant inflatables. Put on for kids ages 3 and older by city of St. Petersburg's Teen Councils. 3-8 p.m. today, The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. $3; parents admitted free. (727) 892-5202.
Gothic Graveyard Walk
Historian/actor Maureen Patrick acts as Miss Prudence Fipwhistle, your guide for a tour of Tampa's Victorian-era graveyard. See examples of elegant 19th century grave art as you wander the winding pathways of the cemetery, through drooping oaks. 4-5 p.m. today, Oaklawn Cemetery, Morgan and Harrison Streets, downtown Tampa. $5. (813) 831-5214.
Trick or Treat at the Pier
With children's costume contest (up to age 10), trick-or-treating and more. 5-7 p.m. today, 800 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. (727) 821-6164.
WestShore Plaza Mall O'Ween
WestShore Plaza and Radio Disney host Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating at the stores, parade of costumes, Halloween music, craft activities, roving entertainers and the Horace's Kids Club mascot. 5-7 p.m. today at the shopping mall, Kennedy and West Shore boulevards, Tampa. (813) 286-0790.
Ghost in the Garden
Ghosts, witches, ghouls and goblins play along the pathways of Sunken Gardens; other Halloween fun includes storytelling, games, Great Pumpkin patch and creepy-crawly creature show. 6-8 p.m. today at the gardens, 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Included in regular admission: $7 adults, $5 for ages 55 and older, $3 ages 3-11. (727) 551-3100.
Halloween in the Park
"Treats You Can Trust" event sponsored by city of Pinellas Park. Features Treat Trail with candy provided by local businesses and community organizations and carnival of games. Also costume contests by age groups for most original, spookiest, prettiest/most handsome and best group costume (no age requirements). 6-10 p.m. today, Davis Field, 6050 78th Ave. N, Pinellas Park. Treat Trail 6-8 p.m., or while treats last; costume contest 7:30 p.m.; games 7-10 p.m. (727) 541-0770.
Haunted House
Kid-friendly haunted house at Great Explorations, The Hands On Museum, with fun, surprises and trickery; low on fright and gore. Final day, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today. Included in regular museum admission: $4 for ages 3 and up, $2 seniors. Located at The Pier, 800 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. (727) 821-8992.
Dracula's Bloody Ball
Events upstairs and downstairs on the Ghost Ship Santa Madeira. Upstairs: Victorian-themed party with DJ, dancing, hors d'oeuvres and wine tasting, 8 p.m.-midnight today, $25 (includes two drink tickets); benefits Hospice and Florida Blood Services. Downstairs: DJ, dancing, costume contest, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today, $10 (includes well brands and draft beers). Santa Madeira Restaurant, 601 American Legion Drive, Madeira Beach. Specials, discounts with advance blood donation; call for details. (727) 397-0020.
Howl-O-Scream
Busch Gardens is transformed after closing time to feature six haunted houses, four scare zones, six roller coasters in the dark and encounters with ghouls and goblins. Parental discretion strongly advised; not recommended for children. Continues 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m. today, 7:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat. $29.95 general and $19.95 Florida residents Thur.; $39.95 general and $29.95 Florida residents Fri.-Sat. In-park upgrades and some discounts for passholders available. 3605 Bougainvillea Ave., Tampa. (888) 800-5447 or www.buschgardens.com.
Zoo Boo
Annual Halloween event at Lowry Park Zoo; features three haunted houses, including Haunted Mansion (scare factor: 5 skulls), 3-D Haunted Swamp of Terror (4 skulls) and Little Tyke Boo House (1 skull). Also Haunted Hearse Ride (3 skulls), children's games area and Creatures of the Night shows. Many zoo animals on view until dusk. Continues 7-10 p.m today-Sat., 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa. $8.50 adults, $6.50 ages 3-11; token purchase required for haunted hearse and Ghoulish Games. (813) 935-8552 or www.lowryparkzoo.com.
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