2nd Annual Halloween in the Park at Lake Whitney State Park

2nd Annual Halloween in the Park at Lake Whitney State Park is creeping up! Join us for a night of frightful fun and festive chills on the Horseshoe Loop & Towash Forest trail! Don your costumes and bring your courage—it’s going to be a hauntingly good time!

Creepy Crawly Events of the day:

 5–8 PM: Camper or Treat Campsite Decorating Contest
Reserve and decorate your campsite to enter the “Most Boo-tiful Campsite” contest!
🏆 Prizes: Come vote for your favorite spooky setup!

🥇 1st Place – 100% off your stay!
🥈 2nd Place – 50% off your stay!
🥉 3rd Place – 25% off your stay!
5–7 PM: Trick-or-Treat down the Horseshoe Loop! Fill those bags with treats!

6–7 PM: Costume Contest for Humans & Furry Friends! Show off your spook-tacular style! Enter at the vendor station.
🏆 Categories: Funniest, Best Effort, Most Creative
Prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place!
🐾 Pets welcome and costumes encouraged!
📸 Smile for the camera—we’ll share your photos!
⏰ Last chance to enter: 6:45 PM | Winners announced 6:50–7:00 PM (we’ll text you!)

7–8 PM: Haunted Hike @ Towash Forest Trail – Brave the woods if you dare! The last hike leaves at 8 PM.

8–10 PM: New Moon Star Party
Follow the lights near Group Rec Hall to our starry spectacle.
Bring a cozy chair, blanket, red flashlight, binoculars, snacks, bug spray.
🔭 Large telescope

🎟️ Reserve your spot: tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/reservations or call Customer Service Center: (512) 389-8900 (Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM)
For more information contact: Lake Whitney State Park: (254) 694-3793 (Daily, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM) or email: lakewhitneysp@tpwd.texas.gov

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