DeWitt Law Firm October 2019

Halloween is huge in central Florida. During the fall, the entire community is packed with spooky decor, fun events, and haunted sites! To make the most out of your Halloween season, here are two great trick-or-treating neighborhoods and a spooky place to visit with a haunting back story! BALDWIN PARK On Halloween, the former-Navy-base-turned-near-downtown- neighborhood is the place to trick-or-treat. In 2016, real estate website HomeUnion.com ranked Baldwin Park as one of the top-20 neighborhoods in the country for trick-or-treating. With some homes receiving over 2,000 trick-or-treaters on Halloween, it is no secret this is one of central Florida’s top Halloween destinations. With a high density of houses and easily walkable sidewalks, it’s easy for kids to visit many homes in one evening. The best times to go are from 6–8 p.m. Some houses will still hand out candy until around 9 p.m., but after that, most people shut off their lights. While there may be a plethora of little goblins, princesses, and Spider-Mans running rampant in Baldwin Park, parents have just as much fun as the kids! With outdoor magic shows and activities throughout Baldwin Park, the neighborhood is practically turned into a giant street party for all to enjoy! DOMMERICH ESTATES An older central Florida neighborhood, Dommerich Estates, does not have the high density of homes that Baldwin park offers. However, the neighborhood has embraced the Halloween spirit for decades. With street parties, haunted houses, and outdoor movies, this neighborhood loves Halloween. Known for putting on the best scary experiences for kids of all ages, trick-or-treaters young and old are sure to have a great time. HAUNTED ORLANDO — THE ANGEBILT An Orange Avenue landmark for 90 years and the premier hotel in Orlando for decades, when the Angebilt building opened in 1923, it was a near skyscraper as the tallest building in the city with 11 floors. According to reports, the majority of its paranormal activity happens below the first floor. An underground tunnel connects the Angebilt building to the Beacham nightclub, formerly called Tabu. Witnesses claim to feel demonic spirits down there, and ghosts have been seen and heard via EVPs (electronic voice phenomena). While our offices have been located in the Angebilt for over 20 years, no one has yet accused our attorneys of being demonic. THE BEST NEIGHBORHOODS FOR TRICK-OR-TREATING

DECORATE YOUR HOUSE WITH YOUR OWN CREATIONS! FALL FAMILY FUN

The leaves are turning, the weather is changing, and the holidays are right around the corner, which means it’s time to bring out the fall decor! To make this season especially memorable for your family, create your own decorations with these fun ideas below. PINE CONE PAINTING Go on a family walk through the park to pick up a few fallen pine cones or take a quick trip to the store to buy a bag. Once everyone has their own hand-picked pine cone, grab a paintbrush and a few colors and have at it! For extra flair, add some fixings like glitter, beads, sequins, string, and more. LEAF PAINTING Take a trip outside with the kids to pick out some large, unbroken leaves, then head back inside and get creative! You can pull out the construction paper and paint trees, using handprints and “arm prints” as the trunks and branches. Paint the leaves you found to spruce up your trees or use them as decorations on their own. You can also use them for leaf printing or leaf pressing. FUN FINGER FOOD When you’ve got multiple friends and family members coming over and you need snacks, edible decorations are the way to go. You can get a little creative and make elaborate treats, or you can opt for delicious and easy-to-make finger foods with your kids. A good starting treat for your family is a batch of pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats. Add orange food coloring to the mix and get your kids to shape the treats like pumpkins before using a few pretzel sticks to make sturdy stems. THANKSGIVING CRAFTS Thanksgiving is only a month away, and your possibilities for holiday-themed crafts are endless with just a few supplies like paper, scissors, markers, and string. You can make turkey placemats, tissue paper trees, pumpkin garlands, paper pumpkins, or leaf mobiles to hang from the ceiling. Compile a list of ideas and have your kids pick out which craft they want to do first, then get to work together to create as many decorations as you want to display for Turkey Day. With these engaging craft ideas, the whole family will be eager to make their own decorations and show them off for months to come.

Several spooky walking tours around the city stop by the building, so check one out if you’d like to experience it for yourself.

These are just a few of the best places to visit this Halloween season. If you have any haunted spots or favorite Halloween- themed communities, let me know the next time you're in the office! I always love checking out the Halloween decor and the latest haunted areas.

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