Murphy’s Skele-bration will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at the City Hall complex, 206 N. Murphy Road. The event will include a costume contest, face painting, candy stations, inflatables, and a haunted maze.
Ghosts, goblins and ghouls won’t have to look far for Halloween fun this month. Communities across the area are hosting family-friendly events filled with candy, costumes, contests and more.
Murphy’s Skele-bration promises no tricks, just treats, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at the City Hall complex, 206 N. Murphy Road. The festival, held with the PTAs of Boggess and Hunt Elementary schools, features a costume contest, candy stations, inflatables, face painting and a haunted maze. Vendors will be on site with food and snacks.
Costume contest registration runs from 6 to 6:30 p.m., with the fashion show at 6:30 and awards at 7:15. Judging is divided into two age groups—6 and younger, and ages 7-12. Prizes will be awarded in categories including best overall, most original, scariest, funniest, coolest and best group/couple costume. Costumes will be judged on authenticity, originality, detail and presentation.
Overflow parking will be available at PSA, 330 N. Murphy Road.
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