While traditional Day of the Dead festivities have their loyal adherents, Halloween has fans too.
A few watering holes at Lakeside are offering a way to enjoy a scary evening or afternoon out.
If you’ve got the stamina — and have some kids at home — you can even go trick or treating in La Floresta, where many residents decorate their homes on witches’ eve with all manner of horrific trappings and even greet the trick or treaters in ghoulish get-ups. Children from as far away as Guadalajara stomp the cobblestones to fill their bags with candy shouting “queremos Halloween!”
The American Legion Post Seven Auxiliary is holding a first Spooky State Fair Thursday, October 27, from 2 to 6 p.m. Carnival foods (sloppy joes, corn dogs, cotton candy and ice cream floats) will be served along with some other specialties: chili dogs, chili pies, velveeta cheese nachos and cheese fries and fried dill pickles. Join in the fun and win some prizes at carnie games (ring toss, wheel of fortune, ping pong toss), bet on the horse races, have your fortune told by the palm reader or sign a warrant for your frenemy’s arrest. Prepare to be entertained! The American Legion is at Morelos 114 in Chapala. Contact Sue Schools 333-199-3269 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. Tickets are 150 pesos, including 100 pesos for food and 50 for games.
Ocampo 71 in Ajijic is putting on a Halloween Scare party, Saturday, October 29, beginning 8 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume and pumpkin. Enjoy their usual menu, ample bar offerings and music from a DJ. Those not in costume will “suffer an unspeakable fate.” Call 331-097-9154 for more information.
Perry’s Mo-Jo is holding a Halloween costume party Monday, October 31, from 5 to 8 p.m. Take your time getting ready in front of the mirror for this event. First prize is a 32” LED TV, second prize a George Forman Grill and third prize a punch card for ten of Perry’s pizzas. Tickets are 300 pesos (until sold out) and include one free drink (beer wine or soda), all you can eat pizza, spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread and clam chowder. Dance to a live band. Tickets can be purchased at Diane Pearl or Perry’s. Perry’s is located at Carretera Poniente 31-A on the Carretera in West Ajijic on the north side of the highway. Call 766-2841 for more information.
Mama’s Bar is also holding a Halloween party Monday, October 31, 5 to 8 p.m., offering a special dinner and dancing music by Sol y Luna. The cost is 200 pesos. Reserve at 766-3526. Mama’s is at Gonzalez Gallo 86, San Antonio Tlayacapan (behind ishop mail).