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Enjoy creepy fun at Spooky Spectacular & Candy Crawl

By Brian Weckerly,

16 hours ago

Families can enjoy Halloween fun at the Spooky Spectacular & Candy Crawl on October 24!

According to a release, the Downtown Davenport Partnership invites you to wear a costume, grab an event map and make your way through downtown collecting treats and enjoy Halloween-themed experiences hosted by select businesses. All participating businesses will distribute candy while supplies last. Families can enjoy face painting, balloon animals, live magic, a spooky kids walk, Halloween photo opportunities and other kid-friendly activities.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4SBhzS_1FjWvWl500 — Spooky Spectacular & Candy Crawl (Downtown Davenport Partnership)

Adults can enjoy seasonal drink specials, Halloween-themed cocktails, trivia, shopping promotions and other seasonal offerings.

“There’s something nostalgic about putting on a costume, collecting candy and spending an afternoon exploring downtown,” Haley Moore, manager, placemaking and marketing for the Downtown Davenport Partnership, said. “Spooky Spectacular & Candy Crawl brings that feeling to life while creating new memories for the people who join us each year.”

The Spooky Spectacular & Candy Crawl is Saturday, October 24, 12:00-3:00 p.m. in Davenport. For more information, click here.

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