Halloween Events and Festivals Abound in Brandon MS

Several Halloween Events and Festivals Abound in Brandon and other nearby MS cities, offering a variety of Halloween fun for the entire family.

Flowood's Kids' Night Out will be held this year at Liberty Park, behind the Flowood YMCA. Kids' Night Out is an annual fun-filled event that includes space jumps, kids karaoke,and a petting zoo. This FREE event is set for Saturday, October 30, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Boo at the Zoo will be held this Friday and Saturday, October 22-23, 2010 from 5-8 p.m. at The Jackson Zoo. General admission applies. Visit The Jackson Zoo website for more info.

The Dark Zone Haunted House is held weekends from now to October 30, 2010. Sponsored by the Crossgates Exchange Club, the Dark Zone is held in the soccer fields behind Rogers Chevrolet in Brandon MS. The Haunted House is NOT recommended for young children, but alternate entertainment will be available for kids under 5. Activities begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6.

Maybe you want to visit a pumpkin patch, take a hayride or wander through a corn maze? Why not take a ride to The Pumpkin Patch on Hwy 43 North in Brandon MS? They are open to the public on weekends, but by appointment during the week. It is recommended you call ahead to confirm their hours of operation.

Since Halloween falls on Sunday this year, most Rankin County cities have designated trick-or-treating take place on Saturday, October 30.

Have a spooky but safe Halloween!

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