FLORENCE -- First Baptist Church of Florence celebrated Halloween with a fall festival that featured games, dinner and a safe environment for all.
“We’re having a fall festival to give children an option for trick or treating tonight to keep them off the streets,” Patricia Whaley, director of children’s ministries and church growth, said.
More than 150 children were expected to attend, Whaley said.
Children could play a selection of carnival games – broken down by age groups – throw a wet sponge at the minster of music, participate in the cake walk or visit the “dark room” set up for older participants.
For older participants the event offered “senior bingo,” Whaley said.
“In today’s world we have to be really safety conscious. Families are looking for an alternative, somewhere they can take their children where they can get their treat bucket filled but also that they can be sure they’re getting candy that’s not contaminated and in a safe environment,” Whaley said.
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