Get treats, have fun and give back to Kosair Charities at the huge “Boo to You” Halloween party this Saturday, October 25th!
Happy Halloween, everybody, it’s the Phantom of the Ville here! Over the last month, I’ve been bringing you news and reviews of some of the creepiest haunted houses and spookiest Halloween events in town, but today I have something really important to tell all you parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, nephews, big brothers, big sisters and anyone else with children in their lives.
This Saturday, October 25th, there’s a big Halloween hootenanny going on at the Kentucky Renaissance Fair at 955 Elm Street in Eminence, KY. The whole medieval park has been transformed into a Halloween wonderland and from 1 PM through 5 PM you’ll have the opportunity to bring your kids out for a complete Halloween experience that benefits Kosair Charities. It’s Boo to You! Louisville Halloween is sponsoring the event, 100% of proceeds go to Kosair, and we couldn’t be more proud to be a part of it.
The cost is only $10 per child and adults get in for FREE. If you’ve been out to the Kentucky Renaissance Fair before, you know how spectacular it’s going to be for this Halloween event. There are wooded trails perfect for haunted trails and trick-or-treating, and a whole medieval village to explore.
Let me tell you about all the cool things they’ll have for you and your kids to do! Of course, there will be a trick-or-treat trail, but that’s just the tip of the candy corn. There will be pony rides, bounce houses, a pumpkin patch, a corn maze and hay rides. You’ll find a fortune teller, clowns, magicians, story tellers and the League of Mascots. There will be arts & crafts, face painting and food & beverages. There will also be a haunted trail for the older kids and some of the braver adults.
There will also be a costume parade that you and your kids can participate in and a costume contest where you can win some great prizes provided by some of the sponsors. There will be prizes awarded in three different categories and age groups, and prizes include Kindle Fires!
Earlier this week, I had a chance to speak with “Boo to You” founder, Jill Childers, about this amazing Halloween event. “This will be our third official year,” says Childers, “and the first three actually took place at our home. Last year we had 500 people, and I knew that we were quickly outgrowing our space. This year, the Kentucky Renaissance Fair has graciously given us their park to use for free.”
“Our oldest daughter, Addie, has cerebral palsy,” says Childers. “We turned to Kosair Charities several times when insurance would not cover the treatment and equipment Addie needed to live a full life. Kosair Charities have impacted our lives tremendously.”
“Boo to You” is just one way that Childers and her husband have chosen to give back to Kosair Charities and it’s also a chance for you to contribute to this worthy cause while having a lot of fun.
“There are a few hidden things and surprises in store for kids,” says Childers, “but I don’t want to spoil all the surprises we have in store. The drive to Eminence is about the same as the drive to Huber’s from Louisville, so we hope people will make the time to come out have some fun with Addie.”
Besides the $10 donation, Kosair will also have the Wishing Well on site if you would like to donate canned goods.
Halloween has been a lot of fun so far in the Ville, and there’s much more to come in the next two weeks, but “Boo to You” is not only fun, but significant too. Please take some time this Halloween to make a difference to the kids in your own life and the kids out there who need your help. Thanks!
