The Candle Lighters Ghost House is celebrating 50 years of scaring up funds for worthy local causes! Explore our spooky house, play games on our midway, munch on a yummy caramel apple and create memories with your family!
We’ll be holding several special events this year… and we’re kicking things off with:
- Saturday, October 13: Golden AnniverScary Celebration & Ribbon Cutting with special guests Mayor Lily Mei of Fremont, Mayor Alan Nagy of Newark, and Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci, Mayor of Union City – 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- Friday, October 19: Zombie Dance Party! with DJ Spider Spinner
- Saturday, October 20: Carved Pumpkin Contest, sponsored by J. E. Perry Farms – Pumpkin drop-off 3:00 – 4:00 pm, winners announced at 6:00 pm
- Sunday, October 21: Lights On Tour – 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- Sunday, October 21: Cake Decorating Showdown, sponsored by Nothing Bundt Cakes – 4:00 – 5:30 pm
- Saturday, October 27: Kiddie Costume Parade – 1:00 – 3:00 pm
- Saturday, October 27: Scary Story Contest, sponsored by Kid Scoop News (following parade)
- Sunday, October 28: School Scarecrow Contest, sponsored by Fremont Flowers – Scarecrows set up 3:00 – 4:00 pm, winners announced at 6:00 pm
Congratulations to our Scary Story Contest winners:
Grand Prize
The Ghost Labyrinth
Kaitlin Evans-Bodenrader
Grade 4, St. Joseph School
Trophy: Grade 4-6
Clown in the Haunted House
Tanvi Singh
Grade 1, Parkmont Elementary
Trophy: Grade 4-6
Super Scary Ghost House
Emily Hembruch
Grade 4, Mattos Elementary
