Halloween Happenings

Relay for Life Haunted House & Hayride

• Haunted House & Hayride at Shingleton Farm at 904 Saps Road in Hampstead. Thursday, October 29… Friday, October 30… and Saturday, October 31 from 7 p.m. until. $7 Donation (includes Haunted House & Hayride). Food available for donation. All proceeds go to Relay For Life. Contact Billy Perdue for more information 910.520.5327

www.shingletonfarms.com.

Onslow County Parks & Recreation

• Spooktacular Fun

Onslow County Parks & Recreation Department and Onslow Pines Park Concession Stand Committee invite you to participate in the Spooktacular Fun at Onslow Pines Park, Friday and Saturday October 30 and 31 from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Fun for all ages, a Haunted Trail Ride $5 Adults and $3 Kids, Frightfully Fun Games, Costume Contest Saturday 7pm open to all ages, a Pumpkin Junction for the youngsters with Moonwalks, Games and a Train Ride!  Food, Candy and more! All proceeds benefit the Onslow Pines Park Concession Stand Fund. Call 347-5332 visit: www.onslowcountync.gov/parks 

• Halloween Costume Contest & Matinee Movie

Onslow County Parks & Recreation Dept. and Carmike Cinema 16 are sponsoring a Halloween Costume Contest & Matinee Movie. The event is being held Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Carmike Cinema 16, behind the Jacksonville Mall, starting at 9 a.m.  The cost for this year’s event is three canned goods per person (which will be donated to Onslow County Christmas Cheer).  Open to all children 12 years old and younger, parents are encouraged to attend. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded to contest winners in several age groups. Free goody bags! Call 347-5332 visit: www.onslowcountync.gov/parks  

Belle of Topsail Haunted Tours

• Trick or Treat Cruise 4 p.m.

Thursday through Sunday or whenever possible! One-hour cruise on the Intracoastal. Costumes encouraged! $15 for Adults, $10 for children 12 years of age and younger, children two years old and younger get onboard for free.

• Halloween Party at the Docks October 30 with Tommy Black!

Kiwanis Trick or Treat in the Park

The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead would like to invite everyone to Trick or Treat in the Park on Saturday, October 31, 2009 from 5 to 8 p.m. This is the fourth year for the community's safe and fun Halloween party, under the lights, on the athletic field. There will be a free hayride, inflatable games and lots of candy. A costume contest for the children will be held at 6 p.m. Register for the contest from 5 to 6 p.m. Concessions will be for sale so you don't have to cook dinner. Drawing for the motorcycle/jet ski raffle winner at 7 p.m. For more information: www.kiwanisclubofhampstead.org, www.hampsteadkiwanispark.com or 910-520-7235.

Surf City Community Center

• Halloween Blood Drive

Friday, October 30 from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center. Call (910) 328-4887 for an appointment.

•  Fall Festival and Costume Contest

Friday, October 30 from 6 to 8 at the Surf City Community Center. Free admission – however, donations of non-perishable food items is appreciated. All items will be given to our holiday assistance families. Games, food, prizes and costume contest for all ages. Come join in the fun!

Trunk or Treat

Faith Harbor United Methodist will host Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 31 from 3 to 5 p.m. This free community event boasts decorated car trunks filled with candy, and games and crafts. Donations of canned or boxed goods to the Community Food Pantry would be greatly appreciated. For more info, contact FHUM at 328.4422.

Celebration of Light

A Christian Alternative to Halloween: Saturday, October 31, 6 to 9 p.m. at Covenant Park (Behind Faith Covenant Church, Hwy 172, Sneads Ferry). Bring a lawn chair. Hay rides, Candy, Hotdogs, Pig Pickin, Children’s Play Area, Music and Games.