Oct. 19 - 20, 2012 : 20TH ANNUAL HAUNTED WOODS EVENT

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The Hillsborough River State Park Preservation Society is sponsoring the 20TH ANNUAL HAUNTED WOODS EVENT on October 19 & 20, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event promises to be a safe and fun way for families to celebrate Halloween. The Citizen Support Organization (CSO) especially needs people for set design and creation, monster make-up, and event participation. Businesses, clubs, and other organizations are invited to adopt portions of the Trail of Terror, or help out in the creation of sections of the trail adopted by other organizations. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to wear a costume. Of course, dressing-up will enhance the experience and may illicit more shrieks from those on the tour.

If you desire a more interactive and ghostly experience, volunteer at the Haunted Trail. Volunteers are needed to set up and take down decorations, lead tours, and dress up as the ghosts of virulent patients and sketchy, uncertified doctors. We also need event support volunteers on Friday, Oct. 19 and Saturday, Oct. 20 working the main entrance gate at the ranger station.

Proceeds will benefit the Hillsborough River State Park or current Fort Foster Historic Site projects.

Those interested in this fall event can attend several Haunted Woods planning meetings on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, Thursday September 27, 2012, Tuesday, October 2, 2012, Wednesday, October 10, 2012 and Thursday, October 18, 2012. All meetings will be at 7:00 pm at the recreation hall (parking lot #3) at Hillsborough River State Park. Please note: All volunteers will need to submit a Florida State Park Volunteer application to participate in this event and attend one planning meeting. Volunteer Application (PDF - 0.61KB) (Please submit at a volunteer planning meeting.)

Wanted: Creatures of the Night Volunteers

For some, Halloween is an excuse to dress up in costumes and have a good time with friends; for others it is also an opportunity to volunteer. Halloween this year is no exception. There are several volunteer opportunities to partake in, ranging from a children's coloring contest, tram rides in the park, spooky displays on the hunted trail or guiding tours through haunted trail. This fall, Hillsborough River State Park will undergo an amazing transformation, going from cheerful, sun-filled nature park to a spooky haunted trail complete with ghouls, goblins, and ghosts but it can't happen without the help of a few dedicated volunteers.

Participation Requirements

Fees: $5.00 per person donation

Contact: For additional information, contact the Park Office at (813) 987-6771

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Oct. 19 - 20, 2012 : 20TH ANNUAL HAUNTED WOODS EVENT