The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence was filled with costumes, competition and plenty of Halloween spirit during our annual Halloween Party on Friday, October 30.
From 4 to 6 p.m., members celebrated with games, treats, dancing and the chance to show off their most creative costumes. Superheroes, princesses, monsters, athletes and other colorful characters filled the building for an evening of fun.
One of the night’s biggest highlights was the costume contest. Members were grouped by age and gender, with categories for ages 7–8, 9–10 and 11–12. A panel of judges first selected its three favorite costumes from each group and then ranked the finalists in first, second and third place.
At the end of the evening, the winners took center stage to receive their trophies as their fellow Club members applauded and cheered them on.
Throughout the party, members moved between activities and competed for Club Bucks. They tested their skills in basketball challenges, tried to catch as many flying Club Bucks as possible inside the Club Buck machine and joined in Halloween favorites including bingo, a worm-eating contest and a hands-free donut-eating contest.
In the Tech Center, a photo booth featuring a Halloween-themed background gave members the chance to pose with their friends. They received printed photos to take home as keepsakes from the celebration.
The Dance Academy added even more excitement to the evening with a spooky performance for the crowd. Members gathered to watch the dancers bring a little Halloween magic—and some impressive moves—to the Club.
Pizza was served throughout the party to keep everyone fueled for the festivities. Before heading home, every member also received a bag of candy, ending the celebration on an extra-sweet note.
From the creative costumes and friendly competitions to the dancing, photos and cheers shared among friends, the Halloween Party was a night filled with laughter and Club spirit. Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening so memorable for our members!