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Spookfest s­cares up fun

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From superheroes to Pennywise the clown and more, kids and adults dressed up for Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum’s Spookfest, Oct. 18. The event concluded with a screening of “Hotel Transyvania” by the replica oil derrick in the museum’s main square. UP photos by Sydney Vo

The Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum hosted Spookfest, Oct. 18. Volunteers passed out candy, as well as fliers promoting clubs on the Lamar University campus.

Volunteer Joshua Oonnen said events like Spookfest remind him of the joy he experienced as a kid, and said he loves having the opportunity to give back to the children.

“Some of my fondest memories have been of being at trunk or treats, receiving candy, especially as a kid who wasn’t able to celebrate Halloween for religious reasons,” the biochemistry major said. “I just wanted to be able to help kids enjoy these types of events.”

Kristie was at the event with her child, and said the event was engaging.

“It’s nice, it’s cute, we’re at a historical place, it’s fun for the kids — and that’s the most important part of all,” she said.

Engineering major Abrar Rahman said the event was well planned.

“The weather today and the atmosphere were wonderful,” he said.

The event concluded with a screening of the movie “Hotel Transylvania.”

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UP photos by Sydney Vo
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UP photos by Sydney Vo
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UP photos by Sydney Vo
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