Information provided by Central Coast YMCA.
Halloween is a rite of passage for children, who happily transform themselves into zombies and superheroes, pirates and princesses, aliens and sports stars — all in the pursuit of treats.
This year the Central Coast YMCA will provide a safe and fun environment where children can join friends for Halloween festivities that include games, treats, costume contests and more.
The Y Spooktacular returns to each of the five Central Coast YMCA locations, with slight variations on the theme. The free community event features trick-or-treat stations, arts and crafts, a costume parade and fun for the whole family.
Festivities at the South County YMCA branch are set for Oct. 18, while other locations will celebrate on Oct. 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Watsonville).
At the YMCA of San Benito County, lights go on after school at Sunnyslope Elementary School.
Central Coast YMCA includes the following branches:
Watsonville Family YMCA
27 Sudden St., Watsonville
(831) 728-9622
South County YMCA
560 Walker Drive, Soledad
(831) 678-1239
YMCA of San Benito County
351 Tres Pinos Rd., Hollister
(831) 637-8600
Salinas Community YMCA
117 Clay St., Salinas
(831) 758-3811
 YMCA of The Monterey Peninsula
600 Camino El Estero, Monterey
(831) 373-4167
 For more information visit the Central Coast YMCA website at www.centralcoastymca.org.
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