Whether you believe in ghosts or not, St. Augustine has a long and rich history of celebrating the paranormal year-round. As the oldest city in the country, it’s seen more than a fair share of violent battles throughout it’s rich history, which only adds to the excitement when it comes to spirits running amuck.
Here are a few fun ways to celebrate Halloween 2019, ranging from spooktacular to kid-friendly:
A Ghostly Encounter - join A Ghostly Encounter for their nightly walking ghost tour. Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for children. If that's not your ghoulish cup of tea, Jacksonville Business Connections will be hosting a Spooky Halloween Bash on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at World Golf Village from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The party will feature plenty of food and activities for kids, including character meet and greets, a bounce house, and trick or treating.
Dark of the Moon Tour - the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum is known as one of the most haunted places in the city. Featured on CNN, Fox News and The Weather Channel, the Dark of the Moon Tour takes visitors inside the famed lighthouse abuzz with paranormal activity. Tickets are $25 with discounts for St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum members.
Trick-or-Treating at the Alligator Farm - even the wildlife gets into the Halloween spirit in St. Augustine . Happening October 25-27, the Creatures of the Night event at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm is the place to see a special alligator feeding and bring the kids trick-or-treating. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for children (with dollar off discounts for members).
Trick-or-Treating at St. Augustine Outlets - hit this top shopping destination with your ghosts and goblins for a safe trick-or-treating experience between 5 and 7pm on October 31. Start the spooktacular journey at Guest Services near the food court. You can also find treats for yourself, including shoes, clothes and other goods (for purchase, of course).
In and around St. Augustine, the young, old and everyone in between can join in on the fall-time fun. It’s a time of year you won’t want to miss being a part of, with or without a costume. The city of St. Augustine is also a wonderfully-festive place to spend the holidays.
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