For the second year in a row, Selby Gardens will transform their Historic spanish Point Campus in Osprey into “Spooky Point,” – a Halloween-themed light show beginning today (FRIDAY the 13th and running through Halloween on October 31). See :30 video here of Lights at Spooky Point. (courtesy of Candace Carson of Amazing Promo Videos.

A “must-see” for kids of all ages,, this family-friendly Spooktacular event includes traditional, wholesome Halloween activities like trick-or-treating, arts and crafts, fun and educational activities, as well as more frightening (but not too scary) options for older children including an inflatable corn maze and storytelling. This event is free for Selby Gardens’ Members and included with General Admission

Selby partnered once again with Affairs in the Air to create a signature light show for its companion 30-acre Historic Spanish campus. The lighting team designed many whimsical halloween-themed displays. There is no other Halloween light show of this kind in the region and includes traditional, wholesome Halloween activities like trick-or-treating, arts and crafts, fun and educational activities, as well as more frightening (but not too scary) options for older children including an inflatable corn maze and storytelling. This event is free for Selby Gardens’ Members and included with General Admission. The event has two entry times nightly: 6:30 and 7:45 p.m.

Here’s what to expect: visitors can follow an eerily lit path and encounter fantastic creations and botanically-themed decorations along the way. The show is equal parts creepy, campy, and cute, and is fun for all ages. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and purchasing tickets in advance is strongly encouraged to secure the dates and times of your choice. The ticket prices are $30 for adults ($20 for Selby Gardens members), $15 for ages 5-17, and free for children 4 and under. Early entry to Lights at Spooky Point is at 6:30 p.m. and general entry begins at 7:45 p.m. The last entry into Lights at Spooky Point is at 8:30 p.m. and the campus closes at 9 p.m. Guests with younger children or mobility challenges may prefer earlier entry. Please note that any guests under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder.

To purchase tickets for the Lights at Spooky Point event at Selby Gardens, click here.

WHAT: Lights at Spooky Point is a Halloween-themed, open-air light show installed throughout half of Selby Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point campus in Osprey. The show follows a one-way walking path through the woods, which is lined with colorful lights and originally designed vignettes ranging from botanically themed creations to more traditional Halloween decorations. Lights at Spooky Point runs nightly from October 13 to 31 and requires a separate admission ticket.

WHERE: Historic Spanish Point campus Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 401 North Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229. Follow signs to parking area on the right.

IF YOU GO:

The walking path takes about 45 minutes will follow shell paths on uneven ground through a wooded preserve— please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring insect repellent.

Andrea Mastrocinque-Martone is Sarasota Event Calendar’s Chief Editor. She is the former A & E Editor for Sarasota Observer Newspapers and is currently a public relations consultant. www.Insightfulpr.com