Calling all boys and ghouls! The time has come for trick-or-treaters and all things eerie to have some spooky fun at the Alley Pond Environmental Center on Oct. 29 and 31.
Adventurous children 5 to 12 years old can dress up and enjoy the festive Haunted Halloween Hike on Oct. 29. After the uphill trek, kids dressed up as their favorite Trekkie (our fave is Spock!) can listen to spooky stories, create creepy crafts, and sip on a hot chocolate to keep the chills away. Wear your scariest costumes, bring a flashlight, and don’t forget plenty of courage! The Haunted Walk is offered in two sessions, children ages 5 to 7 from 4:30 to 6 pm and children ages 8 to 12 from 6:30 to 8 pm.
Alley Pond doesn’t leave the toddlers out. Tiny terrors-in-training, 18 months to 4 years old, can enjoy Teeny Tiny Trick-or-Treaters on Oct. 31, from 1 to 2:30 pm, and have a fun-filled day of carnival capers, not-so-scary hands-on activities, games, and a delightfully devilish snack.
Admission to the Haunted Halloween Hike is $13 for non-members and $7 for members. To get into Teeny Tiny Trick or Treaters the cost is $16 and $10 for members.
Space is limited, so sign up early. Pre-registration is required for both events.
Haunted Halloween Hike at the Alley Pond Environmental Center [228-06 Northern Blvd. in Douglaston, (718) 229–4000, www.alleypond.com]. On Oct. 29 from 4:30 to 6 pm and 6:30 to 8 pm; Teeny Tiny Trick-or-Treaters on Oct. 31 from 1 to 2:30 pm.
