Eat, Drink and be Scary

Get ready for an evening of Halloween fun, food, music, and plenty of sweet treats when St. Mark’s Episcopal Church hosts its  Annual Spooky Potluck and Fun Fest on Wednesday, October 28, at the St. Mark’s Church campus.

The community is invited to enjoy a festive potluck dinner and live music by The No Worries Band beginning at 6:00 PM, followed by the popular Trick-or-Treat Trail opening at 6:30 PM.

Children are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite costumes and explore the Trick-or-Treat Trail, where they’ll collect sweet treats, encounter a few friendly goblins and enjoy Halloween-themed activities along the way.

The trail will feature stops hosted by a variety of local businesses, community organizations and St. Mark’s Ministries, including St. Mark’s Preschool, Al’s Pals, Christmas Island Style, Casa Grande Electric, Coastal Build, Condee Cooling and Electric, GetCATFit, Kiwanis Club, Marco Patriots, Marco Island Police Department and Police Foundation, Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department, Marco Sport Fishing Club, Marriott’s Vacation Worldwide Crystal Shores, Marco Island Historical Society, Our Daily Bread, Physician’s Regional Medical Group, Sweet Annie’s Ice Cream, DERO Roofing and Chick-fil-A City Gate, among others.

In addition to handing out treats, several participating organizations will offer fun activities for children, including Halloween challenges, spooky tattoos, and free books.

The Spooky Potluck and Fun Fest is a celebration for all ages and is open to children and families throughout Marco Island and the surrounding communities. Costumes are encouraged, and guests are invited to bring a friend and a fall-inspired entrée, side dish, or salad to share.

“We feel incredibly blessed to be able to host this event for the children and families of our community,” said Rev. Jessica Harris-Babcock, Rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. “This evening is about fun, laughter, and making happy memories, and we’re proud to offer a safe and welcoming place where kids can enjoy trick-or-treating with their families. We are deeply grateful to all of our community partners who join us in making this such a special night.”

Whether you come for the food, music, costumes, candy, or simply to enjoy a fun evening with neighbors and friends, St. Mark’s invites the community to make the Spooky Potluck and Fun Fest part of its Halloween tradition.

Businesses or organizations interested in participating, or anyone with questions, may contact: mamamoe@stmarksmarco.org.

For more information, contact Joann Moe, at (239)394-7242 or mamamoe@stmarksmarco.org.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is located at
1101 N Collier Blvd.