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Area attractions offer Halloween fun for everyone

Capital Gazette Communications
Published 10/22/09

Everywhere you go these days, it's looking very "spooktacular." With Halloween just around the corner - whether your plans call for getting dressed-up or doing a bit of hobnobbing with family or friends - now is the time to set your sights on some ghoulishly-good fun.

Courtesy photo Creepywoods Haunted Forest is among the local attractions offering thrills and chills this season.

One more week to see Haunted Houses at the Halloween Happening at the Anne Arundel County Fair Grounds and Creepywoods Haunted Forest at Bennet's Curse in Baltimore.
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For centuries, Halloween has been observed on Oct. 31. In ancient times on this occasion, fires were lit across hilltops to ward off evil spirits, and it was believed souls of the dearly-departed visited their former residences. Autumnal festivals took on sinister significance as ghosts, goblins, witches and black cats came out to play.

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