Tag: trick-or-treat

How to talk to kids about Halloween safety

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Come Halloween, youngsters’ attentions are understandably focused on costumes and candy. Their parents, however, are likely more concerned with their kids’ safety. Trick-or-treating kids might not pay much mind to safety. As a result, it can be hard for parents to get kids to grasp the importance of being safe on Halloween. The following strategies might make that task easier. • Discuss costumes well in advance of Halloween. Many kids are so enthusiastic about Halloween Read More …

Space Coast Halloween Fest on October 29th!

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Join us for a unique, safe, and FREE trick-or-treating experience! The Space Coast Halloween Fest will be hosted on Sunday, October 29th from 12:00-5:00 pm at the Melbourne Auditorium located at 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd. in Melbourne, Florida. Sharing information, Having Fun Enjoy activities including face painting, bounce houses, photo booth, balloon animals, magic shows, character meet & greets, and several fun, interactive activity zones. Free admission, free entertainment, and free parking… it’s a win-win! Read More …

Lesser-known information about Halloween

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Halloween is a day of costumes, hijinks and an often unhealthy helping of sugary sweets. Many celebrants know that Halloween evolved from ancient Celtic festivals, such as Samhain, which marked the end of the harvest season and the dawn of winter. Celts were no longer spending long days in the pastures, and so they gathered in their homes to tell stories and wait out the winter. When Christianity spread, Halloween became intertwined with a feast Read More …