City of Grimes, Iowa, Halloween Event

Annual Halloween Fest at the GCC

What:	4th Annual Halloween Fest is back! The gym will be packed with inflatables, games, and candy. See the Kids Fun Room, Banquet Hall, and cafeteria full of baked goods and concessions. Visit a few of the other rooms that have been turned into scary destinations for the older kids. Make sure the kids wear their costumes.
Date/Time:	Sunday, October 30 from 4-7pm
Who:	All Ages Welcome *Volunteers are NEEDED for the Haunted Maze.
Cost:	$3.00 per person OR $10.00 MAX per family (Ages 2 and Under are FREE)
Location:	Grimes Community Complex (410 SE Main Street)
Registration:	No registration required.
Contact:	Brett Barber Grimes Parks and Recreation Director bbarber@ci.grimes.ia.us or 515-986-2143
Description:	Looks Who's Coming- Haunted Maze- decorated for ages 8 and up Fun Room Maze (in the Batting Cage)- Decorated for toddlers and up Grimes Public Library- pumpkin contest Des Moines Menace and Mascot DCG Little League Table Jazzercise- FREE class for Middle School-Adults at 4:20pm and then games and dancing in the room at 5:30pm Northwest Family YMCA- room open with games Girl Scouts Bake Sale- support your local group Lions Club- goodwill donation for supper Koester Inflatables- all throughout the gym Brekke Dance- performances at 4:30, 5:30, 6:30pm in the Gym

Beggar's Night in Grimes

What:
Beware of the Trick or Treaters! Drivers should be aware this is a time when several kids are out walking the neighborhoods. Please take extra caution!

Date: Monday, October 31, 2011 from 6-8pm

Tips:
1) Don't go out alone.
2) Wear reflective clothing if possible.
3) Have your parents inspect all treats before you eat them.
4) Watch for cars
5) Stay away from unfamiliar neighborhoods.