By GARRETT SAGER
Hays Post

This weekend, in the spirit of Halloween, the Fort Hays State University Collegiate DECA will be hosting the annual Mall-o-Ween event inside Big Creek Crossing, 2918 Vine, Oct. 29 from noon to 2 p.m.

“The event’s purpose is to raise money for nonprofits and student organizations,” said Ashley Nease, chair of the FHSU Collegiate DECA. “All proceeds go toward the organizations participating and the hosts, to benefit their community work and student activities.”

Currently, there are 18 organizations signed up, Nease said the group still is finalizing the list of organizations and is encouraging more to sign up. You can find the registration form and liability agreement at the bottom of this page.

Mall-o-Ween is held inside Big Creek Crossing and is a trick-or-treat opportunity for kids of all ages.  Opportunities to play games, win prizes and enter a costume contest are all apart of the annual Halloween-themed event.

The costume contest involves three age categories — 0-3 years, 4-8 years, and 9-18 years.

Signup for the costume contest starts at 10 a.m., with judging beginning at 11 a.m.

Childreen interested in this opportunity can sign up for free in the center court of Big Creek Crossing the morning of the event.

The kids games are hosted by one of the nonprofits or school organizations participating in the event. Games will begin as soon as the costume contest has ended.

Each game requires one ticket to play, and tickets can be purchased for $1 each in the center court prior the beginning of the games and during the game period.

2016 Mall-o-ween game booth registration

2016 Mall-o-ween liability and indemnity agreement