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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM OCTOBER 20-26, 2021 UCW 11 Submit your events and activities to Judy@upandcomingweekly.com WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLy.COM e Stoney Point Trail of Terror is known for its thrills, chills and spills! Hosted at the rear of the Stoney Point Fire Depart- ment property, the Stoney Point Trail of Terror is a fun-filled assault on your senses. You will be treated to an entertaining stage show before you depart on a perilous trek through the haunted mansion and spook y wooded trail. Along the way, you may encounter monsters, clowns and other creepy crea- tures in animated and 3-D scenes, sure to scare and excite you. e trail is open all Fridays and Saturdays in October from 8 – 11 p.m., and on Halloween from 8 – 10 p.m Zombie Paintball Hayride & Haunted House at Black Ops Paintball Zombie Paintball Hayride & Haunted House at Black Ops Paintball Aberdeen Fear Factor y is home to North Carolina's largest indoor haunted house. Fear crawls through the warehouse, making it a place where evil has seeped in from the darkest universes. Flesh eating creatures, insane torturers and demons have infested the 25,000 sq. ft factor y. W ho knows where they are or what they are up to. Aberdeen Fear Factor y dares you to face your fears at their haunted house and zombie paintball events. Attend events after dark from 7: 30 p.m. – midnight. For additional information call Aberdeen Fear Factor y at, 910-944-0908 Aberdeen Fear Factory Aberdeen Fear Factory e undead have risen again at Black Ops Paintball. Get your tickets to this year's Zombie Hayride, Friday & Saturday nights for the whole month of October. Take a ride through deep dark woods, past abandoned buildings, ancient ruins and more, while defending yourself against ravenous hordes of zombies. Use your mounted cannon to blast the undead with flesh-melting glow-in-the-dark ammo and escape to freedom. Visitors can also check out the brand new haunted house. For additional information call 910- 876-4444 Sweet Valley Ranch's Backwoods Terror Ranch Sweet Valley Ranch's Backwoods Terror Ranch Backwoods Terror Ranch is a never-before-seen haunted attraction that will bring you the scare of a lifetime. is is a place for the wicked and thrill-seekers wanting the ultimate scare. e attraction features the Surgeon Manor, the Backwoods Terror Ranch Graveyard and the Slaughter House and is not recommended for visitors under the age of 13. e attraction will run Oct. 22 – 23, 27 – 31. For additional information contact Sweet Valley Ranch at 833-787-4868. Stoney Point Trail of Terror Stoney Point Trail of Terror Sweet Valley Ranch's Tiny's Corn Maze Sweet Valley Ranch's Tiny's Corn Maze Tiny's Corn Maze inludes a 10-acre corn maze, hay bale maze, hayride, Tiny's Game Court, multiple inflatables including a water slide weather permitting, kiddie train track ride, Berr y Go-Round, Rockin' Tug Boat, dinosaur rides and an animal meet-and-greet area. Go-kart, train and farm tours are available on a first come, first serve basis and are not included in the price of admission. Guests can purchase souvenir photos, pumpkins, face paintings, carnival games and corn cannon games. e gift shop and concession stand will be open. Tickets are available for two time slots 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or 2 – 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to arrive at least two hours prior to the end of their time slot. e attraction will run until Oct. 31, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. For additional information call 833-787-486. Gross Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Gross Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Tr y navigating this 10-acre labyrinth. e Gross Farms 2021 maze consists of three puzzles containing a little over 4 miles of winding pathways in a 10-acre field of corn, one of the larg- est in the the area. Within each puzzle, there are checkpoints with a different shaped punch at each station. e pumpkin patch is located adjacent to the corn maze this year so you can walk right out in the patch and pick your prize yourself ! W hether you're hunting the perfect pumpkin to accompany some mums and hay or looking for the best jack-o-lantern host, Gross Farms has all sizes and shapes to satisf y the pickiest of choosers. Also offered are hayrides, a play area and much more. e farm is open to visitors Fridays: 4 – 8 p.m., Saturdays: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Sundays: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. For additional information visit http://grossfarms.com/ cornmaze.html. Scare Destinations Scare Destinations Corn Mazes & Pumpkin Patches Corn Mazes & Pumpkin Patches Galberry Farm Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Galberry Farm Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Jump into fun at Gallberr y Corn Maze! Gallberr y offers a 6-acre main maze, a 1-acre stor y- book-themed fair y tale maze, hayrides, farm animals, jumping pillow, double barrel tube slide, giant corn shack, bouncy ball corral, corn hole, "Spookley the Square Pumpkin" barn, covered picnic area, barrel train, hay mountain, photo-ops and much more. Children, ages 2 and under, are free. Inclement weather may affect the maze operating hours, so call 910-309- 7582 or check their Facebook page for updates. Cumberland County shifts Halloween to Oct. 30 by CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Halloween will be held Oct. 30. trick-or-treating should begin at 6 p.m. and end no later than 8 p.m. Sheriff Ennis Wright Reminds residents to follow these Halloween safety tips: Motorists: Watch for children darting out from between parked cars and walking on roadways, medians and curbs. Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully. Watch for children in dark clothing. Parents: Make sure that an adult or an older youth will be supervising outings for children under age 12. Check the sex offender registry when planning your child's trick- or-treat route. You can view maps that pinpoint registered offenders' addresses. Plan and discuss the route trick-or-treaters intend to follow. Make sure older kids trick- or-treat in a group. Instruct your children to travel only in familiar areas and along an established route. Teach your children to stop only at houses or apartment build- ings that are well-lit and never enter a stranger's home. Establish a return time. Tell children not to eat any treats until they return home. Review all appropriate trick-or- treat safety precautions, including pedestrian/traffic safety rules. All children need to know their home telephone number and how to call 9-1-1. Pin a slip of paper with the child's name, address and tele- phone number inside a pocket in case the youngster gets separated from the group. Costume Design: Only fire-retardant materi- als should be used for costumes. Costumes should be loose so warm clothes can be worn underneath. Costumes should not be so long that they are a tripping hazard. Make sure that shoes fit well to prevent trips and falls. If children are allowed out after dark, outfits should be made with light-colored materials. Strips of retro-reflective tape should be used to make chil- dren visible. Providing them with a flashlight is usually a good idea as well. Face Design: Do not use masks as they can ob- struct a child's vision. Use makeup instead. When buying Hallow- een makeup, check for packages containing ingredients that are labeled "Made with U.S. Approved Color Additives," "Laboratory Tested," "Meets Federal Standards for Cosmetics," or "Non-Toxic." Follow manufacturer's instructions for application. If masks are worn, they should have nose and mouth openings and large eye holes. And, especially for adults, remember that the North Carolina General Statutes make it illegal for a person who is 16 years old or older "while wearing any mask, hood or device whereby the person, face or voice is disguised so as to conceal the identity of the wearer, enter, be or appear upon any lane, walkway, alley, street, road, highway or other public way in this State" or to enter to be upon any property owned by the State, any county or any municipality in the State of North Carolina. Accessories: Knives, swords and other ac- cessories should be made from cardboard or flexible materials. Do not allow children to carry sharp objects. Bags or sacks should be light-colored or trimmed with retro-reflective tape if children are allowed out after dark. Carrying flashlights with fresh batteries will help children see better and be seen more clearly. While Trick-or-Treating: Do not enter homes or apart- ments without adult supervision. Walk ; do not run from house to house. Do not cross yards and lawns where unseen objects or un- even terrain can present tripping hazards. When possible walk on sidewalks, not in the street. Walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic if there are no sidewalks. Treats: Give children an early meal before going out. Insist that treats be brought home for inspection be- fore anything is consumed. Wash fruit and slice it into small pieces. Throw away any candy that is unwrapped or partially wrapped or has a strange odor, color or texture. Homeowners/Decorations: Keep candles and Jack-O'- Lanterns away from landings and doorsteps where costumes could brush against the flame. Remove obstacles from lawns, steps and porches when expecting trick-or- treaters. Keep candles and Jack- O'-Lanterns away from curtains, decorations and other combus- tibles that could catch fire. Do not leave your house unattended. "The Cumberland County Sheriff 's Office wants everyone to be careful and enjoy the holiday. Please be particularly vigilant between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30 while Halloween is celebrated," Sheriff Ennis W. Wright said.