Halloween 2017
Arriving between fall and winter, Halloween is a time of celebration and superstition. It is thought to have originated from an ancient Celtic festival where people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off roaming ghosts. Today, Halloween is less about the fear of ghouls and ghosts and more about costumes, parties, jack-o-lanterns and sweet treats for kid and adults. Whether you are looking to be scared out of your boots, or just want to pig-out on lots of candy, this list of events happening in Panama City and the surrounding areas will contain something to fit every taste!
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Gulf World Celebrates Halloween the Entire Month of October!
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
10:00 am
Additional Dates
Monday, October 23, 2017 10:00 am
Tuesday, October 24, 2017 10:00 am
Thursday, October 26, 2017 10:00 am
Friday, October 27, 2017 10:00 am
Gulf World Marine Park
15412 Front Beach Rd
Panama City Beach, FL
Gulf World is celebrating Halloween the entire month of October! Enter our ghostly and ghoulish marine world… fun for the whole family! You don’t want to miss the park decorations and daily themed shows in the afternoon! Witches Wednesdays include face painting, Halloween themed games and activities for kids! Travel throughout the spooky gardens and halls, and say hello to new and familiar friends!
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Creepy Hollow
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Additional Dates
Monday, October 23, 2017 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tuesday, October 24, 2017 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Thursday, October 26, 2017 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday, October 27, 2017 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Broken Horn Ranch & Town
102 Fairview Rd
Marianna, FL
Price: $5.00 to $10.00 —$10 for Creepy Hollow Tour, $5 for Bounce Houses
Broken Horn Ranch & Town is proud to bring you Creepy Hollow. Starting with a hayride through the woods, sure to bring some breath-taking moments. You will then be dropped of at the trail head to Creepy Hollow, a walking trail, which will have you looking at every shadow. The trail will bring you into the town of Broken Horn, an old west town turned ghost town. We are family oriented so we request no foul language. We will not permit guns, drugs or alcohol. We ask that you refrain from the use of flashlights, phones or cameras. Concessions will be available as well as bouncy houses for the children who may be too scared to take the tour through Creepy Hollow.
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Gary Mack
The Pumpkin Patch
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Additional Dates
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Friday, October 27, 2017
Saturday, October 28, 2017
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The Pumpkin Patch
2111 Hwy 231
Panama City, FL
Price: Free
Fundraiser for missions and local charities, puppet shows, and numerous games and kids activities photo opportunities as well.
Contact Info
Janet Eldridge
Beacons Light Outreach
beaconslightoutreach@yahoo.com
Friday, October 27, 2017
Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 27, 2017
4:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Gulf Coast State College
5230 W Highway 98
Panama City, FL
The parking lot will be turned into a “scary” place for children to visit vehicles for candy, play games, and much more. We will also be having a “pet parade” so bring out your favorite pooch on a leash wearing their best costume. After trick or treating, SGA will be hosting “movies on the lawn” featuring Halloween Town at 6:30 p.m. and The Shining at 8:30 p.m.
Concessions will be available for purchase.
Contact: Lori Cannon
Email: lcannon@gulfcoast.edu
Phone: (850)8733598
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Ascension Parish Tourism Commission
A Spooky Night Trunk-or-Treating
Friday, October 27, 2017
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
St. Andrew United Methodist Church
2001 W 11th St.
Panama City, FL
Price: Free
Join St. Andrew United Methodist Church as we shut down the block for A Spooking Night Trunk-or-Treating. Bring your family and celebrate Halloween with us! This event is free, appropriate for all ages, and open to the community.
SCHEDULE:
5:30 Inflatables, games, crafts, and activities open!
5:30 Men’s club serves hamburger or hot-dog meal for donations
6:00 Children’s costume contests
6:30 Trunks OPEN!
7:20 Final voting for “Most Tricked Out Trunk” and “Coolest Car” contests
7:30 Trunk contest winners announced and event ends
For more information or to participate please contact
MaryBeth Barnett
St. Andrew United Methodist Church
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A Spooky Night Trunk-or-Treating
Haunted Trail-Wewahitchka
Friday, October 27, 2017
6:30 pm
Additional Dates
Saturday, October 28, 2017 6:30 pm
Dead Lakes State Park
Hwy 77
Wewahitchka, FL
Price: Ages 9 & up – $5.00; Ages 8 and below – $3.00
Annual Haunted Trail benefiting Project Graduation Class of 2018. Hay ride also available and concession stand.
Contact Info
Lana Harrison
Wewahitchka High School Project Graduation
Happy Halloween Party
Friday, October 27, 2017
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Panama City Beach Senior Center
423 Lyndell Lane
Panama City Beach, FL
Price: $7.00 —$7.00 PER PERSON
PANAMA CITY BEACH SENIOR CENTER HAPPY HALLOWEEN PARTY
The Panama City Beach Senior Center is hosting a Halloween Party on Friday, October 27, 2017 in the Oatfield Building, 423 Lyndell Lane, starting at 6:30 p.m. until the “witching” hour. Tickets are $7 per person and the public is cordially invited to attend. Tickets may be purchased at the door. “2 Ole Guys” will entertain us with music and song. There will be lots of food, fun, games, line dancing and many surprises. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Bring your friends along for a delightful evening. BYOB with Setups & Hors d’oeuvers Provided. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. **
**For more information please call Ramona @ 850-233-5065.
Contact Info
Ramona Sewell
Panama City Beach Senior Center
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Saturday, October 28, 2017
Annual Bay Haven Fall Festival
Saturday, October 28, 2017
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Bay Haven Charter Academy
2501 Hawks Landing Blvd
Panama City, FL
Price: $0.25 to $1.00 —Everything takes tickets and ranges from $.25 to $5.00
This is a fun filled family event that is held annually at Bay Haven Charter Academy. We will have food, bounce houses, games, vendors, silent and basket Auctions, and more. This event is open to the public. Tickets can be purchased in advance by emailing bayhavenptsp@gmail.com
Contact Info
Bay Haven Charter Academy PTSP
Halloween Pet Party
Saturday, October 28, 2017
1:00 pm
Thrift Store for the Humane Society of Bay County
1408 Harrison Avenue
Panama City, FL
This family and pet friendly event starts at 1pm. The first 10 pets will receive a goodie bag. The fun includes pet photos from 1-3pm and a pet costume contest at 1:30pm with prizes awarded for the top 3 winners. For a $20 donation you will receive all your photos via email that day, unedited. For $30 donation you will receive 5 edited photos within 5 business days via email. No party is complete without games that include a Graveyard Dig, Milk Bone Swing & Simon Says. It’s sure to be a paw-ty at the Thrift & Gift!
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Brew N Boo
Saturday, October 28, 2017
2pm – 5pm
Pier Park
600 Pier Park Dr.
Panama City Beach, FL
Price: Wristbands can be purchased in advance at the Pier Park mall office beginning October 1st for $25 or at the event for $35. Want the ultimate Brew ‘n’ Boo experience? Purchase a VIP wristband for $35 in advance or $45 on the day of.
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Fall Festival
Saturday, October 28, 2017
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
First Baptist Church of Callaway
6930 East Highway 22
Panama City, FL
Directions
Price: Free
First Baptist Church of Callaway invites everyone to our Annual Fall Festival on Saturday October 28th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. We will have food, games, hay rides, cake walk, bounce houses, and door prizes. This is a Free event. We do ask that you bring one can good to be used in Thanksgiving baskets. Don’t forget to register at the main entrance in order to be eligible for the door prizes. Come join the FUN!!!
Contact Info
Stephanie Rice
First Baptist Church of Callaway
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Howl At The Moon Twilight Run
Saturday, October 28, 2017
Dune Allen Beach
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Price: $60.00
Description: Beyond Races would like to invite you to join us for The Howl At The Moon Twilight Run on the sands of one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Our beach race is located on the famous Highway 30A of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. There will be two races – a 5K and a 10K run this evening starting just before sundown. The course will be entirely on the beach which will be fairly hard packed sand. Age group awards as well as Finisher Medals and a custom Buff will be given to everyone finishing the race, walkers too! We will have a post race bonfire on the beach served with beer and food. Come join us and have fun celebrating another day in paradise. The race will benefit the George A. Vina Diabetes Foundation by educating and providing help to families with diabetes.
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Toys For Kids Halloween Bash
Saturday, October 28, 2017
8pm – 4am
Spinnaker Beach Club
8795 Thomas Dr.
Panama City Beach, FL
Price: $10.00 for over 21 $20.00 for under 21 years of age
For more information:
(850) 814-7800
ZooBoo
October 28, 2017 – October 29, 2017
Recurring daily
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Zoo World
9008 Front Beach Road
17001 Panama City Beach Parkway
Panama City Beach, FL
For more information:
(850) 230143
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Beetlejuice
Sunday, October 29, 2017
7:00 pm
Martin Theatre
409 Harrison Ave
Panama City, FL
This will be an evening showing of Beetlejuice. Bring the family and celebrate Halloween! Tickets will be $7.50.
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Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Fall Festival @ Elevation Life Church
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Elevation Life Church
402 Jenks Ave
Panama City, FL
Price: Free
Elevation Life Church is having a Fall Festival on October 31st starting at 5:30pm! There will be games, food, music, prizes, a glow party, bouncy houses, and candy! We’re located at 402 Jenks Ave in downtown Panama City.
This event is completely free and we invite you to make plans to bring your kids to a family friendly and safe environment. While you’re at it, invite others to come with you! Join in the fun from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Additional parking on campus and along Jenks Avenue is available.
It’s going to be a lot of fun and we’re looking forward to seeing you on October 31st!
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Mall-O-Ween
Pier Park
October 31, 2017
6pm – 8pm
Free Admission
600 Pier Park Dr.
Panama City Beach, FL
For more information:
(850) 236-9974
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
9:00 pm
Martin Theatre
409 Harrison Ave
Panama City, FL
Martin Theatre will be staying open late Halloween night to show this classic zombie movie. There will be popcorn, snacks, drinks, and a full bar available. Come join in the spooky fun! The entrance fee is a suggested $5 donation per person.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Angela Small
Student Author - Fall 2017
I am currently a student of Digital Multimedia, and one of the many “Senior” students here at Gulf Coast State College. After living a full life, which included raising 5 children (and 7 grandchildren, to date), I finally had time and opportunity to do something that was just for me. I am an aspiring web designer that is deciding on the direction my career will take., while enjoying all of the different studies within the field. I have a million hobbies, which include writing, collecting dolls, crocheting, and crafting. I enjoy DIY projects with family and friends. Anything that involves creativity, I probably like.
