Edmond Life and Leisure - October 10, 2024

October brings many spooky and non-spooky events geared toward Halloween.

Many other activities are just plain fun for little ones as well as kids of all ages.

One of those is Storybook Forest.

Storybook Forest is presented by the City of Edmond’s Arcadia Lake and Edmond Electric. It is a safe alternative to traditional trick or treating. There are no ghouls or goblins here. Children walk down a well-lit path in the woods and visit life-size scenes from classic storybooks to collect candy. Families can expect to see recreations inspired by well-loved tales like The Little Old Lady Who Lived in a Shoe, The Three Little Pigs, and more!

At the concession area, there are campfires for families to roast hotdogs and s’mores as well as a reading tent where kids can hear stories. There is a carnival game area as well as a hayride for the entire family to enjoy.

Storybook Forest is come-and-go anytime between 5:30 and 8:30 pm on each evening of the event. It is not required to arrive early or right at 5:30. No one will be allowed at the event site prior to 5:15 pm. To know more, please call 405-216-7471.

Also, the Edmond History Museum invites the public to experience a unique blend of history and mystery with Flour, Lies, & Alibis, an immersive murder mystery event held at the historic Rodkey House on Oct. 25 and 26,. This interactive, hour-long experience will allow participants to step back in time, assuming the roles of both suspects and detectives as they work together to solve a fictional crime.

Please check out the Weekend Calendar of Events, on Page 6. There, you can find out information on several more events, including Parkhurst Pumpkin Patch, the Fright Fest at Frontier City and Haunt the Zoo — to name only a few.