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The Bakersfield Californian Thursday, October 28, 2010
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Not-so-scary Halloween haunts BY STEFANI DIAS Assistant lifestyles editor sdias@bakersfield.com
With fun and frights all week long, there’s plenty on our Halloween plates. One event that’s sure to be fun for the whole family is the Haunted House at Bakersfield Swim Club on Friday and Saturday. In its third year, the titular house is set up in the swim club’s building on Allen Road. Guests, who enter through the back of the building, are asked whether they want to be scared. Based on their answer, costumed staff will either leave them alone as they traverse the haunt or — as is the case with visiting teens — will surprise them with some scares. Even though the house may shock, the rest of the free event is geared for young attendees, according to swim school director and age group coach William Burrows. There will be a variety of free games like a balloon pop, ring around the skull, a memory game and more, with some small prizes awarded. While bounce houses are usually just for the kids, Burrows said the one at this event will be for all ages. “If I can go on it, it’s for everybody,” said the director, who really gets into the event. Having put together haunted houses since he was a child, Burrows said, “It’s like Christmas for me.” New this year is a photo booth. Fitting with the Old Farm theme of this year’s event, there will be hay bales and a backdrop set up for families to pose for a picture (shot on an instant camera) for $2. The site will be decorated to fit the theme and staff, dressed as farmers, cowboys and cowgirls, will get into the spirit. Those workers will toil into the witching hour Thursday to get everything set for Friday’s kickoff. Things should really get rolling Saturday, which Burrows said is the most-attended day, drawing more than 100 last year. Burrows hopes to top that this year. The club, which works with swimmers from 6 months to 18 years, organizes the annual event as a thank you to the community, providing an opportunity for a happy and safe Halloween celebration, Burrows said. The festivities are free, but guests can bring a canned food donation if they like. The club will drop off collections to a local organization that helps the needy before Thanksgiving, Burrows said.
HALLOWEEN EVENTS Here are some family-friendly gatherings. For more events, turn to Page 30.
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Murray Family Farms OctoberFest With corn mazes, petting zoo, hayride, fun land, face painting, crafts and food. Noon to 6 p.m. today and Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Murray Family Farms, 6700 General Beale Road. Today and
Friday: $7, adults; $5, children 12 and under. Saturday and Sunday: $10. Free for children under 30 inches every day. 330-0100. Talladega Frights 7 p.m. today through Sunday, 11811 Rosedale Highway, between Jewetta Avenue and Old Farm Road. talladegafrights.com or 699-8633. The Chamber Haunted House 7 p.m. today through Sunday, Sam Lynn Ballpark, 4009 Chester Ave. $10 The Chamber; $5 Alien Invasion; $14 combo ticket. chamberhaunt.com. “Geeks vs. Zombies” Four guys survive the zombie apocalypse by using all of the tips they've picked up while watching zombie movies. 8 p.m. today and Friday, 8 p.m. and midnight Saturday; The Empty Space, 706 Oak Suggested donation, $10. 327-7529.
Friday “My Funny Frankenstein” Dr. Frankenstein and his creation are a successful song-and-dance team, but The Creature has grown tired of the road. Runs through Nov. 13, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; Gaslight Melodrama 12748 Jomani Drive. Adults, $20; seniors, $18; kids 12 and under, $9; students with ID, $9; Sunday, adults, $18. 587-3377. Halloween Lantern Light Tour Explore the legends and eerie past of the Kern River Valley and the historic buildings found at Silver City Ghost Town. 7:13 and 8:30 p.m. Friday to Sunday, Silver City Ghost Town, 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd., Bodfish. $12. 760379-5146.
Saturday Safe Halloween 2010 With trick-or-treat stops, carnival games, preschool area, costume contest, cartoons and food for purchase. 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Kern County Museum, 3801 Chester Ave. $8. 852-5020. Healthy Halloween Carnival with games, fitness contests, bounce house, face painting and raffle prizes. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kohl’s parking lot, 5385 Gosford Road. Trunk or Treat with trick or treating, music, games, costume contest and bounce house.5 to 8 p.m., along the North Chester frontage road north of Norris Road. Free. 332-2717. Haunted House With free games, bounce house and photo booth. 3 to 10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Bakersfield Swim Club, 3311 Allen Road. 637-1403. Safe Halloween Trick-or-Treat With games, cake walk, food, raffle, laser tag, face painting. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Brimhall Square, 9500 Brimhall Road. Annual Bethel Day With bounce houses, relay races, puppet shows, youth choir, fun booths and more. 2 to 5:30 p.m.,
First Pentecostal Church, 1418 W. Columbus St. $7 wristbands for activity booths, tri-tip dinner for $6. 323-2851. Harvest Carnival With games, cake walk, prizes, costume contest and more. Noon to 4 p.m., Family Christian Fellowship, 2001 S. K St. Bring a canned donation of food for admission. 805-6365. Games and Goodies for Souls With a trunk or treat, petting zoo, face painting, laser car races, cake walk and more. 5 to 8 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 4500 Buena Vista Road. 665-7815.
Sunday Harvest festivals Carnival games, inflatable bounce houses and slide, trunk-or-treating and food for sale. All are encouraged to dress in non-scary costumes. 5 to 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1705 17th St. Free. 325-9419. With kiddie rides, game booths, allages activities and free hot dogs for children 12 and under. 5 to 8 p.m., Canyon Hills Assembly of God Church, 7001 Auburn St. With a petting zoo, rock wall, cake walk, games, food, pony rides and more. 6 to 9 p.m., Celebration Church of the Northwest, 10011 Rosedale Highway. Free. 589-0786. With free pony rides, hay rides, face painting, carnival-style games, cake walk and more. 5 to 7:30 p.m., Crossover Church of Rosedale, 18210 Rosedale Highway. 589-5567. With a trunk or treat, candy, prizes, food and more. 6 to 8:30 p.m., The Oaks Community Church, 10200 Campus Park Drive. 663-3888. Family Fun Fest With music, carnival games, bounce houses, costume contest, tri-tip dinner and more. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Brimhall Road Assembly of God, 10700 Brimhall Road. 589-5254. Trunk or Treats With hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, games, bounce house and slide. 5 to 7 p.m., First Assembly of God, 4901 California Ave. Free. 327-8446. With hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, games, bounce house and slide. 5 to 7 p.m., First Assembly of God, 4901 California Ave. Free. 327-8446. 5 p.m., parking lot of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 1900 Baker St. 3233355. Family Fun Night With games, rock-climbing wall, glow room, bounce houses, paintball shoot, food and more. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Olive Drive Church, 5500 Olive Drive. $2 per person. 393-8210. Trunk ‘n Treat With games, inflatables, food, baked goods and candy. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Olive Knolls Church, 6201 Fruitvale Ave. Barbecue steak sandwich dinners: $7.50 in advance or $10 at the event. $5 for unlimited fun on the inflatables. 399-3303.