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Only 'Waitlist' Options Left For 2 Halloween Events In Newark

But if there's a waitlist, there's hope, right?

NEWARK, CA — Locals love their Halloween!

Two upcoming October events hosted by the City of Newark already sold out. But there are waitlist options left for both activities — the Drive-Thru Halloween Spooktacular and Halloween Eve Paint Night & Costume Contest — each planned at Silliman Activity and Family Aquatic Center in Newark.

Organized by the city's Recreation Department, the drive-thru activity is set for Friday, Oct. 23, with time slots offered from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This event will feature a photo booth, candy, Halloween trivia and a drive-thru pumpkin patch with a two-pumpkin giveaway per car. The cost is $15 to $20 per vehicle.

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Click here to see details and links to pre-registering on the waitlist.

And on Halloween Eve, Friday, Oct. 30, a Halloween-themed, outdoor, socially distanced paint night is planned from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Geared for participants ages 9 and up, the event includes a costume contest. The fee is $15. Follow this link for event details and info on how to pre-register on the waitlist.

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