>The New Bern Mall’s Halloween Celebration, sponsored this year by Country-Aire and Childcare Network, will be held on Saturday, October 30th from 6:00-8:00pm. Children of all ages will be able to trick-or-treat and participate in other fun activities.
Starting at 6:00pm, Eddie Eagle from the New Bern Police Department will be talking to the children about gun safety and other important safety tips. A costume contest will start at 6:30 for kids age newborn to 12, with registration beginning at 6:00. Dress your best because the New Bern Police Department will be your judges!!
After the costume contest, Comedian-Magician Gary Shelton will make a special appearance. “I am so looking forward to bringing a fun and magic filled evening to the New Bern Mall on October 30th,” Shelton said. “Seeing so many of the area’s kids in their favorite make-believe costumes will only add to the magic of this Halloween gathering. Numerous prizes and magical moments will fill this safe night of trick-or-treating and Magic.”
In addition to the costume contest and the show by Gary Shelton, Childcare Network will be painting children’s faces.
Far Vista Photography will provide a fall scene for Halloween Pictures. Prices will be $5.00 for one 5×7 and 4 wallets, with all proceeds being donated to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
So come out, rain or shine, for a safe Spooky Night of FUN.
Submitted by: Erin Nimmo for the New Bern Mall and Hull Storey Gibson Companies, LLC