PARKS DEPARTMENT SPONSORS ARENA HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS

Ghosts and goblins of all ages are invited to an evening of Halloween happenings Friday at the A.C. Brase Arena Building.

The event begins with a coloring contest for children ages 3-7 at 6 p.m. Older children can enter a pumpkin carving contest at the same time.

Children must provide their own pumpkin and carving tools for the contest.

A costume carnival will begin at 7 p.m. and children can enter a costume contest. Prizes will be awarded for the funniest, most creative, cutest and scariest costumes.

Darren Davis will perform a magic show at 8 p.m. and a hay maze and other games will be set up inside the building.

To register for the contests, call the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department at 334-5421. All events are free.