By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Families ventured into the outdoors on Saturday, October 21st, for a thrilling Halloween experience at Hale Education's Hale-O-Ween. Ghosts, goblins, witches, and variety of creatures of all kinds converged to partake in a spooktacular day. Adorned in their imaginative Halloween costumes, children embarked on a spooky hike in pursuit of candy treats.
Hale Education provided a range of activity stations for families to enjoy. At the first station, children had the opportunity to decorate their own Hale Education canvas trick-or-treating bags to house their Halloween loot. Additionally, young participants crafted magic wands and engaged in coloring Halloween-themed pages.
The next station welcomed families to gather around a fire, offering respite from the chilly, rain-soaked afternoon. Hale Education thoughtfully supplied the ingredients for s'mores, allowing adults in attendance to savor a sweet treat alongside their little ones.
Families continued their hikes, encountering spooky sights such as skeletons in the woods, ghostly figures hanging from trees, grave stones, and an array of creepy inflatable creatures.
Children were then ushered into a haunted laboratory to inspect dinosaur bones, assemble a skeleton, and experiment with bubble potions. The young ones delighted in watching the bubbles fizz and flow from the beakers, their laughter filling the air with delight.
The grand finale awaited at the haunted house. Families braved the dark and eerie interior, encountering creepy characters like the headless horseman, a witch, and a gorilla. The haunted house was replete with spine-tingling sounds, eerie lighting, and a winding maze culminating in a surprise scare. The young ones summoned their courage as they traversed the haunted house, and despite moments of fear, they emerged with laughter.
Hale-O-Ween marked a fantastic prelude to Halloween-themed festivities as the holiday drew near. Despite the less than ideal weather, spirits remained high. Participants of all ages were delighted to be a part of Hale-O-Ween, and they look forward to better weather for next year's event.
For additional information about Hale Education and their diverse range of events, please visit their website:https://hale1918.org/
