City Gears Up For Frightful Fun This Halloween

BERKELEY, CA — Halloween is just a day away and the city of Berkeley is preparing some frightful fun for kids and adults alike to celebrate the spookiest of days.

First up is the city's annual Halloween Parade and Kids' Costume Contest where participants can dress up and join other Berkelians for a fun parade and costume contest featuring ghouls and goblins from kindergarten up to fifth grade. Scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 4-6 p.m. at Frances Albrier Community Center, San Pablo Park, 2800 Park Street, this event happens early enough in the day to allow for some trick-or-treating after the fun ends.

Registration is recommended for this family-friendly event where participants will head to San Pablo Park to show off their costumes in a scary stroll around the park before heading to the auditorium where a costume contest divided up by grades will be held.

First, second, and third-place winners from each category, scariest, cutest and most creative, will receive certificates, the city said.

After the parade, head to MLK Jr. Youth Services Center, 1730 Oregon Street, for the House of Screams Haunted House, if you're looking for something a little more frightful.

Beginning at 6 p.m., attendees will twist and turn their way through a haunted house with a Clown Room, Insane Room, Alien World, Corn Field, and Graveyard.

Enjoy additional activities, including music, popcorn and cotton candy, a photo booth, and jumpers for the little ones, age 5 to 10. Kids will receive a goody bag with treats, the city said.
Children age 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult and Registration is recommended for this free event.

Guests must remove all costume masks and hoods before entering the haunted house, the city said, adding that they may not touch or hit the characters.

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