No Trick. Treaters Buy Out Halloween Hoopla Once Again

The Parks and Recreation Department's frightastic evening of treats, music and fun, known as the Halloween Hoopla, has sold out once again.

Ticket sales were capped at 675, and as program leader Michelle Duda predicted earlier this month, the event did sell out before Oct. 1.

Unfortunately, those who haven't purchased their tickets yet are out of luck, for there are no tickets available at the door.

However, those who do have tickets in hand can look forward to a spooky, kooky, delightful, frightful family-friendly costume carnival Oct. 21 at the .

All guests are encouraged to dress up, but only younger witches, wizards, ghouls and guests can take a turn around the Trick-or-Treat Trail.

Dozens of local businesses–Patch included–will be posted along the recreation center’s second-floor walking track where passing trick-or-treaters can collect sugary snacks from each.

(Keep an eye out for Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia at the Patch table.)

On the recreation center’s main floor, families will find Monster Studio 54, the Freaky Hair Salon & Spa, Caution Café, the Craft “Boo”-tique, the Addams’ Family Portrait Studio, a gym filled with inflatables, and a magic show.

• Monster Studio 54 – DJ and dancing
• Freaky Hair Salon & Spa – hair and nails
• Caution Café – snacks and drinks
• Craft “Boo”-tique – make a Halloween craft or decoration
• Addams’ Family Portrait Studio – free family portraits courtesy of the Shelby Macomb Daybreakers Kiwanis Club

Doors open at 6 p.m. Oct. 21 and the event ends at 8:30 p.m.