(Oct. 22, 2015) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will host Halloween activities this month, which include a Haunted 5K run and fall festival.
A Haunted 5K Fun Run, a new Halloween event, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Ocean Pines. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes, and awards for scariest, funniest and best couple/group will be presented the race. The entry fee is $30 per person.
Ocean Pines will cap off the month with its annual Halloween Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 1-4 p.m. at White Horse Park in Ocean Pines. Admission is free and open to the public.
Costume contests, carnival games, face painting, pony rides, candy, a haunted hay ride, moon bounce, crafts, refreshments for sale and more will be part of the event.  Admission and games are free; there will be a fee for some attractions.
New this year is a pumpkin carving contest and an “anything pumpkin” cook-off/bake-off. Contest applications are available at the Recreation and Parks Department.
Volunteers and candy donations are needed for this event.
Contact the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410-641-7052 if interested in helping or for more information about these activities.