Kyle Spooks The Halls For Community

Kyle, TX – Employees at the City of Kyle are in the Halloween spirit for the city’s second annual Spook the Halls. What started last year as a friendly decorating competition between departments ended up looking better than anyone expected. Department heads opened the doors to children and their families. It was so fun, city employees opted to do it again this year.

Those who dare to walk the spooky halls will see such sights as the Kyle City Jail, Alice in Wonderland and the City Morgue. Along the way, many fun surprises are in store. The decorations are a combination of items brought from employee’s homes, purchased by employees or items from the Parks & Recreation Department from past events.

We invite residents to drop by Kyle City Hall and enjoy the spooky fun. Bring your child to Kyle City Hall between 4-5 p.m. Oct. 25-28 and from noon-5 p.m. on Halloween. Walking the Spooky Halls is free family activity and several departments may offer treats to the youngsters; please bring your own bag or container.

Things to consider before attending:

We want everyone who attends the Spook the Halls to have fun and be safe. Please read through these considerations prior to attending:

• All children must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years old and who will take responsibility for the children in their care.
• The décor is age-appropriate for children as young as 3 or 4, but note, there is one section that is especially spooky.
• In some areas there will be haunting sounds and music. It may be loud in some locations. One section will use black lights as part of the décor.
• Much of the building will have reduced visibility because of the Halloween décor. May not be appropriate for children who are afraid of the dark.
• Decorations include spiders, bats, witches, goblins, demons, skeletons and ghouls. There are also skulls, fake blood, spider webs, strobe lights, objects hanging from the ceiling, objects along the floor, fake body parts and various other Halloween-related items.
• This is a guided tour and attendees are expected to exhibit good judgment and behavior. In addition, many staff will be working during the walk-through so please respect privacy and keep noise to a reasonable level.
• Our staff is unable to accommodate large groups that arrive together. Plan to walk in groups of no more than 4-6. A tour guide will be part of the event.
• City Hall is a two-story building with an elevator ; this year it is part of the tour.
• Only the restrooms on the first floor will be available to the public.
• Note, parking near city hall is limited but there is frequently parking available around City Square Park, which is about a block west of Kyle City Hall.
• We cannot guarantee that any food-based treats handed out will be allergen free, so use your own discretion in deciding whether to accept any candy for your child.
• In the event employees use a fog machine as part of the décor, please be advised that visibility may be limited and the smoke can trigger allergies and asthma.