Wicked Wonderland Family Carnival and Bear Branch Haunting to provide lots of family fun

THE WOODLANDS, Texas – The Township will once again host two Halloween events that have become favorites in the community, beginning with the Wicked Wonderland Family Carnival, from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2015, at Rob Fleming Park, 6055 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands, 77389. Live stage performances, entertainment, inflatable games and trick-or-treat game stations will make for great family fun. Attendees are also encouraged to bring treat bags.

The evening concludes with the movie Hotel Transylvania, which begins at 8 p.m. The stage performances and movie are both appropriate for all age groups and are free. Games and concessions will be available for a fee.

Also, as an annual tradition for the last 12 years, The Haunted Trail takes place again at Bear Branch Park, 5310 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands 77381, from 8 to 10 p.m. Fridays, October 23 and 30, and Saturdays, October 17, 24 and 31, 2015. This year’s theme is Forest of Phobias, where attendees can make their way through a trail full of their greatest fears. The Haunted Trail is recommended for children ages 9 and older. Admission is $8 per person and entry ticket sales stop at 9:30 p.m.

Volunteers are also needed for these events, and those interested can sign up to be an actor, survey taker, tour guide for the trail, or assisting with games and concessions at the carnival by signing up online at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/volunteer. For more information on the Township’s Halloween events, please email The Woodlands Township Recreation Center at recreation@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov or call 281-210-3950.