Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation to host Halloween Hoopla on Oct. 23

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation is inviting families to celebrate Halloween with an evening of costumes, games and activities at its annual Halloween Hoopla.

The event will take place Friday, Oct. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Shawnee Park Center.

Children ages 12 and younger can participate in a variety of Halloween-themed activities, including pumpkin decorating, pumpkin bowling and trick-or-treat activities.

A costume contest will begin at 7:30 p.m., with awards presented in three categories:

– Best Costume
– Funniest Costume
– Creepiest Costume

Participants are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite Halloween costumes.

Admission is $5 per child, and tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

For more information, visit cityofcape.org/halloweenhoopla or contact Chase Logel at clogel@cityofcape.org.