PARA Hosting Trick Or Treat Trails, Movies In The Park Oct. 30

TUSCALOOSA, AL. — Sokol Park will play host on Friday, Oct. 30 to "Boo! In The Park," which will be sponsored by the Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority (PARA).

The family-friendly Halloween event will offer two separate, socially-distant parts: “Trick or Treat Trails” for K-8th graders and an outdoor movie double feature shown on an inflatable screen.

PARA Executive Director Gary Minor said parks have proven a valuable asset with the recent desire for many to get outdoors and enjoy some normal aspects of life in a safe way despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

“Outdoor movies and Halloween are fun activities that families enjoy," he said. "We are pleased to be able to offer this socially-distanced fun for the entire family.”

"Trick or Treat Trails" will be held from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Red Barn in Sokol Park. This offering will allow visitors to compete in recreational challenges to win prizes and candy, with games including a Pumpkin Derby, Rotten Relays, Spider Web Obstacle Course, STEAM with a Scarecrow and more.

The cost of admission for Trick or Treat Trails is $10 in advance or $15 on-site, with the entrance at Ol' Colony Road across from the golf course.

MOVIES IN THE PARK

Movies in the Park will see two films played and food trucks providing dinner options to attendees.

Gates are set to open at 5:30 p.m., with a 6:30 p.m. screening of "Hotel Transylvania," followed by an 8:30 p.m. screening of the Halloween classic "Hocus Pocus."

PARA says picnic-style seating is available close to the front of the screening area and limited vehicle-view parking is available in the rear.

Movies in the Park is free and open to the public, with donations accepted online and at the gate.

The event will be held at the Ray C. Jenkins Multipurpose Arena in Sokol Park, with the entrance located off Watermelon Road. There will also be concessions are available for purchase.

Capacity for the movie event will be limited to 120 spaces and will be first-come, first-served event. Attendees must wear a mask or face-covering unless inside their vehicle or in their picnic area.

Click here for an event map and more.