Itís the day anyone can dress up any way he or she desires and knock on doors and get gobs of free candy. Itís Halloween, and check out some of the ghoulish and fun events planned in Falcon.Woodmen Hills Recreation Center:Frightening Five 5K race: Oct. 26.8 a.m.: packet pickup and registration opens at the recreation center east8 to 11 a.m.: Shuttles will run from the RCE to finish line9 a.m.: 5k race begins9:30 a.m. to noon: post-race activities such as pumpkin bowling and carving and a spider toss; at 10:30 a.m.: best costume and race awards ceremonyTrunk or Treat: Oct. 315 to 7 p.m. at the recreation center eastHalloween Glow Dive6 to 8 p.m. at the RCE poolMeridian Ranch:Trunk or Treat: Oct. 26.1 to 3 p.m.: contact Melissa to sign up ñ 719-495-7119 or mweaver@ppymca.org. A prize will be awarded for the best ìtrunk.îChili Cook-off: Oct. 26.1 to 3 p.m.: chili cook-off; register at the front desk until Oct. 21 – $5 feeFirst, second and third place chili winners will receive prizes; firefighters from the Falcon Fire Protection District will be the judges. Chili tasting is free, and pumpkin pie, caramel apples and cider will be available for a minimal cost.Fright in FalconThe Vredeveld familyís haunted house is not to be missed. Each year, they invite the community to their home at 7310 Abilene Drive in Falcon for a spooky stroll through ìthe maze.î Cathy Vredeveld said the maze is longer this year and theyíve added new frightfully delightful decorations. Vredeveld said the opening date should be listed the first or second week in October. Visit their Facebook page or the website at http://frightinfalcon.com for updates. Visiting hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The haunted house will open for the entire week leading up to Halloween and on Halloween itself. Vredeveld is planning a ìkidís dayî for young children, which will open at 5 p.m. She said they have opened the maze outside of normal hours for special groups like the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts. Watch the website for information on weather cancellations or delays.Admission is free, but donations are welcome so they can improve on the maze from year to year.
