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The North Palm Beach Library is proud to announce its third annual haunted house. This year, the library is combining with Parks and Recreation to execute a full day of fun with the Halloween Festival: The Flying Dutchman, on Saturday, Oct. 29th. Anchorage Park with transform into a spooktacular experience for visitors to come and watch the Flying Dutchman come to life before their eyes. Complete with pirates, sirens, and plenty of watery graves.
The day will offer hay rides, a haunted trail (recommended for ages 8+), food, music, a petting zoo, and even more carnival games than last year. Additionally, we will be offering contests for guests. Guests can bring jack o' lanterns for our Pumpkin Carving Contest, come dressed up in their favorite costumes for a Costume Contest, and end the evening with a Pie Eating Contest. Interested in our contests?
With Your Wristband Purchase:
- Haunted Trail (recommended for ages 8+, unlimited walk-throughs)
- Hay Ride (unlimited rides)
- Petting Zoo (Available until 6:00 p.m.)
- Carnival Games (unlimited)
- Access to Lil' Pirate Treasure Hunt (begins at 4:30)
Lil' Pirate Treasure Hunt:
Don't miss our treasure hunt for your lil' pirate! Our Treasure Hunt is for younger children to hunt for treasure around the playground. The Treasure Hunt starts at 4:30 p.m. and ends when all the treasure is found! Wristbands must be purchased ahead of time. Under three is free. The Treasure Hunt is recommended for up to 7 years old.
This year, our Halloween Festival is offering a Costume Contest, a Jack o' Lantern Contest, and a Pie Eating Contest. Pre-registration is required for the Pie Eating Contest. See below for details of each contest.
Costume Contest
- Costume Contest entries are available from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Volleyball Courts beside the playground.
- Judging will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Winners will be announced at the DJ staging area starting at 6:00 p.m. along with the Pumpkin Carving Contest Winners.
- Categories are Scariest, Funniest, Best DIY, Judge's Pick, and Mayor's Pick
- Prizes include a trophy for each winner and an additional prize for Judge's Pick and Mayor's Pick .
Costume Contest Rules
- Costumes from all genres of fandom and non-cosplay Halloween costumes are acceptable. Handmade and self-constructed costumes are highly encouraged but not necessary.
- Please have any makeup or costuming done before the event.
- All costumes must be family-friendly and appropriate for all ages. Any nudity or illusion is prohibited.
- No open carry of firearms. Costume weapons must be fake.
- For safety reasons, the following props are not allowed:
- Live animals (with the exception of service animals).
- Substances that might damage or stain facilities or other costumes and participants.
- Aerosol sprays.
- Projectiles of any kind. Don’t throw anything.
- Flames, pyrotechnics or explosives of any kind.
- Metal bags, large wrenches or shovels.
- There are no entry fees for this contest.
- Judges will not know any entry information including the participant’s name.
- Decisions by the judges are final. Any judging sheets are the property of the festival and shall not be released.
- By entering into the contest, contestants give the Village of NPB authorization to use photos of the contestants and names of the contestants/assistants for use on its website, social media and through media outlets.
Who
The whole family
