January 12, 2006

HALLOWEEN & HARVEST HAPPENINGS

Unless otherwise noted all phone numbers are in the 408 area code.

October 20 – 31
Gyro’s 3D Scream Fest: Gyro’s 3D Fear Factory has returned and expanded into the area’s largest haunted attraction to scare YOU! Join Evil Jack and his evil minions as they take over the South Hall. Scream your way through three haunted attractions! Enjoy themed games in Evil Jack’s Arcade. Soothe your hunger and quench your thirst in the Cut-throat Café and take home something to remember (or scare away) your nightmares. Admission is $24.95. For more information, call 888-260-1300 or visit www.3dfearfactory.com

October 28 – Friday
Get Ready for a Spooky Night at the Ainsley House! This ghoulish night is designed for families and will include Halloween crafts, bobbing for apples, spooky masks and flashlight tours of the house. Hours are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 866-2718 by 10/21 to reserve your space. The fee is $10 per person.

October 28 – Friday
Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens presents “Pumpkin Fever” It’s pumpkin season! Come celebrate the harvest of this big, orange fruit and make pumpkin bread mix to take home and bake, decorate your own pumpkin, eat pumpkin seeds and learn about the history of pumpkins. Hours are 3:30 – 5 p.m. The cost of $15 per child includes all materials. Appropriate for children ages 5 – 10 years. This workshop will be held at the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens Visitor & Education Center, 438 Coleman Avenue in San Jose. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit www.grpg.org or contact Kary Wilson at education@grpg.org or 298-7657.

October 28 – Friday
ArtHouse Kids presents a Day of the Dead Art Show and Open House from 7 - 9pm. On display will be Day of the Dead art by local artists as well as ArtHouse students. You are welcome to bring an item or piece of art to add to our Dia de Los Muertos altar. Refreshments will be served, open to all ages. ArtHouse Kids Art School & Gallery, 1043 Lincoln Avenue, Willow Glen. For more information, call 975-9987or visit www.arthousekids.com.

October 28 - Friday
The Alum Rock Youth Center, 137 North White Road, will be sponsoring “Fright Fest- A Haunted House Festival” from 6 – 10 p.m. This event will feature a Haunted House, Costume Contest, Music, Prizes, Food, Carnival games and a Jump-house. The cost is $5 per person and is appropriate for all ages. For more information call 251-5757.

October 30 – Sunday
Trick-or-Treat through Happy Hollow Park & Zoo! Trick-or-treat stations throughout the Park & Zoo will provide a fun, safe and family friendly experience for all. Stations open from 1 – 4 p.m. Park admission includes trick-or-treating, all rides, play areas, the Zoo and puppet shows. Happy Hollow will be open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on this event day. Admission is $6 per person. For more information, call Happy Hollow Park & Zoo at 277-4193.

October 31 – Monday
Children and parents can enjoy a safe and fun evening of games, bounce houses, candy-filled piñatas, a crawl through maze, a professional illusionist, a petting zoo, a melodrama, and lots of goodies. Hours are 6 – 9 p.m. The cost is only $7 per person at the door (max. of $28 per family); $5 per person if purchased in advance (max. of $20 per family).  Everyone will receive a treat bag with candy. The event will be held at Church on the Hill, 500 Sands Drive in San Jose, near Hwy 87 & Curtner. Guests wearing scary, gruesome, or offensive costumes will not be admitted.

October 31 – Monday
Evergreen Valley Church, 2750 Yerba Buena Road, will be sponsoring a “Trunks  & Treat” Festival from 5:30 – 8 p.m..  Car trunks will be loaded with candy for children to do “Trick or Treating” at this fun and safe event.  There will be games and a bounce house available as well.  Come join us for this family-oriented alternative to the door-to-door option.