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The Boardwalk to host ‘tricks & treasures’ Halloween celebration on Okaloosa Island

The popular family-friendly event returns October 31 with trick-or-treating, games, entertainment and outdoor movie screening for island visitors.
The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island

The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island will host its 10th Annual Tricks & Treasures Halloween celebration on October 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., offering families a safe environment for trick-or-treating and entertainment.

  • The free event will feature live entertainment, carnival games, costume contests and a treasure map activity for participants. Families can pick up treasure maps at the main entrance, collect stamps at various locations and return completed maps to The Crab Trap restaurant for a special treat.

Entertainment will include stilt-walkers, balloon artists and pirate-themed activities throughout the evening. The celebration will conclude with an outdoor screening of the Halloween movie “Hocus Pocus” on a large screen after the main festivities end at 8 p.m.

The annual event has become a tradition for families visiting Okaloosa Island during Halloween, providing an alternative to traditional neighborhood trick-or-treating. The Boardwalk’s businesses participate by distributing candy and hosting activities for children in costume. 

The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island

The milestone 10th anniversary celebration continues the venue’s commitment to providing family entertainment on the island. All activities are designed to accommodate families with children of various ages.

Participants are encouraged to arrive in costume to take part in the costume contests and fully enjoy the Halloween atmosphere. The event requires no advance registration or tickets.

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