Howl & Prowl Fall Festival

Friday, October 25, 2019

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Join in on the free family fun at Howl & Prowl, with Halloween activities for all ages including a costume parade and contest. Bring your kids to the Kids Corner (4-6:30 p.m.) where there will be a photo booth, musical petting zoo, fire activities from Metro West, karate training with Premier Martial Arts, games, prizes and more. The Kiddie Costume Parade and Contest will begin at 6 p.m.

For teens and adults, there will be Open Mic performances featuring music and comedy acts, improv and poetry. The spookier the better! Dress in your favorite costume for a chance to win a prize. Open Mic Night starts at 6:30 p.m.

4 to 9 p.m. on October 25 at St. Louis Community College at Wildwood. Admission is free.

More information: stlcc.edu

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Locations: St. Louis County, West County

Ages: Babies and Toddlers, Elementary Age, High Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Parent with Child, Preschool, Teens and Tweens

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