Spooktacular Halloween Bash at Midtown Farmers’ Market at North Hills
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It’s that time of year when there’s an eerie feeling in the air. Ghosts and goblins abound, and there always are more treats than tricks. Why not try something different this year and visit the Halloween Bash at Midtown Farmers Market at North Hills?
About the Halloween Bash
Even the littlest trick or treaters will enjoy an event full of family fun. There will be plenty of music and activities to keep everyone occupied, including pumpkin painting, a masquerade parade, crafts, children’s costume contest, delicious seasonal foods and wonderful hot cider. When the bash ends and the market closes at noon, traditional trick or treating throughout North Hills will begin. The event is free, and is great for children of all ages.
About Midtown Farmers’ Market
This is a growers only market, so you can expect to find high-quality farm products on sale. There’s an abundance of fresh vegetables and fruits, cheese, meat, baked goods, flowers, homemade desserts and much, much more. Is there any better way to support North Carolina’s farmers? The market is a community favorite, so it seems natural to hold a variety of live events there, including entertainment, workshops and demos. The Duke Raleigh Hospital also has a presence there, and conducts healthy living and wellness activities. For more information about the market, visit www.northhillsraleigh.com/news/3829/.The market is located on 4350 Lassiter and North Hills Avenue in Raleigh, and runs on Saturdays from 8 AM to 12 PM from April 16th to November 19th.
For an event that supports the NC agricultural community and provides great, safe fun for children, the Midtown Farmers’ Market Halloween Bash is not to be missed!
Halloween in the Triangle: The Haunted Mordecai Festival
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There’s nothing better than a haunted house to get you in the Halloween spirit. For a spooktacular evening of themed fun, including music, games, food, and crafts, plan to visit Mordecai Historic Park on October 29, 2011. Featuring scary lantern tours and haunted trolley rides, Halloween events at historic Mordecai House promise to be terrifying in the most fun way!
About Mordecai House
Mordecai House is one of Raleigh’s architectural treasures. It was built in the late 18th century, a few years after the American Revolution. At the time, it was one of Wake County’s largest and most prosperous plantations. Today, it still has the original furnishings, including portraits of the five generations of the Mordecai family who lived there. The house is rich in legends, and is said to be haunted by the ghost of Mary Willis Mordecai Turk, who seems to be watching over her home from the spirit world. More than a few visitors have reported disconcerting encounters with a female ghost who fits her description. The ghost is seen to descend the home’s main staircase gracefully and enter a room. What better setting for a Halloween event the whole family will enjoy?
About the Lantern Tour and Haunted Trolley
Want to see for yourself if Mary’s ghost still inhabits Mordecai House? Then take the late night lantern tour. The glow of the lanterns lends an otherworldly aura to the tour, which can be quite frightening for younger children, as well as some skittish adults! There’s also a costume contest scheduled for kids under 12. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. Reputed to be a site where paranormal activity occurs, Mordecai House is the perfect venue for a spine-chilling Halloween experience.The haunted trolley ride is a must as well — perhaps you’ll see a ghost along the way — like that of a man with the scarred face who’s reputed to appear and disappear.
To be sure you’re included in this scary, yet fun-filled Halloween event, preregistration is strongly recommended. Contact Mordecai House at 919.857.4364, or visit the website for more information at www.raleighnc.gov/mordecai.