MILWAUKEE RECREATION
PLANS 10TH ANNUAL
FAMILY FUN AT HALLOWEEN GLEN
Event combines Halloween fun with outdoor education

This year marks the 10th Anniversary of Milwaukee Recreation's "natural
alternative" to the usual haunted houses. Family Fun at Halloween Glen
enables youth to learn about nature through a fun and interactive program
in the outdoor setting of Hawthorn Glen, Milwaukee Recreation's 23-acre
nature center at 1130 N. 60th St. The program will run every half hour
beginning at 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 17 and
Saturday, October 18 (rain or shine).

"Families who attend Halloween Glen should expect a fun, Halloween-themed
experience with an educational twist," says MPS Assistant Recreation
Supervisor Kevin Reed. "We've hired actors to dress up as
trick-or-treaters, skeletons, and other Halloween characters, but they
won't be scaring anyone. Instead, this talented group will present
interactive skits at seven elaborately decorated stations along the lighted
trails of Hawthorn Glen. For example, our skeleton will talk about how
dead things decompose."

Following the program, families will make their own Halloween art (a new
addition to the event) and enjoy refreshments like pretzel bones,
halloweenies, and witches' brew.

Families with children between the ages of 4 and 12 will enjoy the program
most, but everyone is welcome to attend for $4.00 per person (children 3
and under may attend for free). Participants must register in advance
by calling 475-8180 or downloading the registration form at
www.MilwaukeeRecreation.net. Because parking is limited at Hawthorn Glen,
all participants must park at MPS Central Services, 5225 W. Vliet St., and
use the free shuttle service to and from the event.

Milwaukee Recreation is a non-profit department of Milwaukee Public
Schools, established in 1911 to provide the entire community with
affordable and enriching recreational activities.

For more information about Milwaukee Recreation, visit
www.MilwaukeeRecreation.net or contact Brian Hoffer at (414) 475-8938.
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Brian M. Hoffer
Milwaukee Public Schools
Division of Recreation and Community Services
5225 W. Vliet St., Room 163
Milwaukee, WI 53208

T 414.475.8938
F 414.475.8541

http://www.MilwaukeeRecreation.net
Brian@MilwaukeeRecreation.net

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