Park After Dark

Date/Time: Friday, October 25 from 6:00-7:30 pm 
Location: Guilford Mackintosh Park & Marina - 1345 NC HWY 61, Whitsett

Fee: $3/person. Registration required. Space is limited.  Register now!
Ages: All ages are welcome, but most appropriate for ages 5 and up. All minors to be accompanied by an adult.  

Get ready for a spooky good time at Park After Dark! From 6–7 pm, choose your own adventure and visit some fun, family-friendly and educational stations:

• Creepy Crawly Bioindicators:  Learn how to “Ask the Bugs!” Stormwater SMART will share tips about the best kind of creepy crawlies, called bioindicators, and what they can tell us a lot about the health of our lakes and streams. The only thing that scares these little critters is POLLUTION! Stop in for hands-on activities and horrify your family with how much you learn!
• Whooooo's That? Encounter nature’s silent flyers - OWLS! Meet real, live owls - look but do not touch! Learn about eerie adaptations that make these nocturnal hunters masters of the night! 
• Spooky Spinners: Discover why spiders are more fascinating than frightful! Find out what makes a spider a spider! Learn how these eight-legged creatures use their sticky webs and stealthy moves to catch dinner. Then get creative and build your own spider using natural materials!
• Wicked Creations: Unleash your creativity at our arts and crafts station! Dive into a cauldron of spooky supplies and craft a Halloween surprise!
• Campfire Treats: Gather around the fire for a frightfully delicious treat! Roast marshmallows to gooey perfection over the flickering flames and create s’mores so good it’s scary.

Once the sun sets, the real adventure begins! At 7 pm everyone will gather to learn about the eerie glow of animal eyes at night, then set out on a walk through the park to see which glowing animal eyes are watching you. It's a perfect mix of Halloween fun and nature exploration—ideal for families looking to make magical fall memories! 

Be sure to bring along layers appropriate for the weather, sturdy closed-toe shoes,  insect repellent, water bottle, and a flashlight! Costumes are optional!  The group night hike will be about 30 minutes, cover 0.6 miles, and take place on paved surfaces with some hills.