Halloween fest fun for families

Contributed photo Mackenzie and Mataya Smith (daughters of Jessica and Josh Smith of Greencastle) and Keegan (seated) and Jacob Miller (sons of Amanda and Michael Miller of Greencastle) hold up bikes donated by the Greencastle Wal-Mart. The bikes will be given to winners at the Oct. 30 Halloween Festival.

GREENCASTLE -- Members of the Family, Friends and Fun Extension Homemakers Club are hosting a Halloween Festival on Saturday, October 30 at the Putnam County Fairgrounds Community Building from 1 to 4 p.m.

The event is being offered as both a fundraiser to benefit Putnam County Coats for Kids and the Putnam County Fairgrounds and to provide a fun Halloween activity for families with children up to age 12.

The festival will include numerous games and activities as well as refreshments, a book exchange and prizes. The costume contest will take place at 2 p.m.

Many local businesses and individuals have made donations to help make the event a success. Admission to the festival is a free will donation. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.