Halloween

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office releases trick-or-treat tips

Jefferson County Sherriff’s Office released a list of Halloween safety tips Monday, Oct. 29. 

The list included tips such as wearing bright, reflective and flame retardant clothing, adults inspecting candy before ingesting, to only wear masks that have eye–holes large enough to see and mouth opening large enough to breathe easily and to never accept rides from strangers. 

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Louisiana zombie hunt is a must-do

Bayou Games Zombie Hunt

It’s your last chance to brave Louisiana’s annual outdoor Zombie Hunt hosted by Bayou Games in Sulphur. Recognized as Halloween’s “must-do” family-friendly attraction, the seasonal paintball and laser tag event is set to kick off the premiere of the newly expanded Bayou Games Paintball Complex, a national-caliber outdoor arena at 681 Kim St. in Sulphur.

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Nederland Trunk-R-Treat is Oct. 31

The Nederland Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Trunk-R-Treat will be Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Boston Avenue from 15th Street to just past the windmill museum.

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BPD Cops & Kids Carnival canceled

Beaumont Police Department’s Cops & Kids Carnival, scheduled for Saturday, Aug 26, at the Beaumont Civic Center, has been canceled due to inclement weather. 

Wednesday, Aug. 23, the City of Beaumont said it is preparing for extended rain and flooding that may last for several days. The National Weather Service is monitoring Tropical Depression Harvey and suggested that people potentially in its path begin taking precautions against the threat of heavy rainfall.

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Aluminum Show

Those who attend the Aluminum Show on Halloween night – Monday, Oct. 31 – at the Lutcher Theater in Orange will definitely be in for a treat.

After over a decade of touring worldwide, Aluminum Group is thrilled to present the world premiere of the spectacular new Aluminum Show.

This new and unique show brings the material, the music and the artists together on stage, combing visual theater, dance and humor into a multi-sensory experience. 

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BPD reminds community to trick or treat safely

Beaumont Police's tip of the week is to remind the community to trick or treat safely.

"The Beaumont Police Department wants to remind you that Halloween is one of the most enjoyable days of the year for children, but parents should be aware of the potential risks that can affect children who are not supervised properly," BPD said in a statement posted on their Facebook page. "Trick-or-Treaters should always have adult supervision, even if they are traveling in a group of friends, to ensure that they aren't a tempting target for real-life goblins."

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Houston Zoo – Zoo Boo

Photo by Stephanie Adams

Houston Zoo for Zoo Boo, Houston’s largest family-friendly Halloween event, will take place on every Friday-Sunday in the month of October. Friday dates are Oct. 21 and 28 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday-Sunday dates are 22-23, 29-30 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., and then there’s Monday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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Halloween safety tips

As Halloween approaches, the Beaumont Police Department is asking that parents consider the following tips for the safety of their children:

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BPD Trunk or Treat on Halloween

BPD has scheduled its annual Trunk or Treat for Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at the Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont, from 3-5 p.m.

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Spookfest, Oct. 31

Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum, on the Lamar University campus, will host the first-ever Spindletop Spookfest on Halloween evening, October 31, 2013, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with trick or treating through the boomtown buildings and fun activities for “ghouls” and “goblins” of all ages.

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