Are you wondering how to kick off this Halloween season at FSU? Visit Kappa Kappa Gamma (KKG)’s Talloween Terror Nights: Carnival on Copeland Street for a thrill you won’t forget!
Last year, KKG and Beta Theta Pi (Beta) took on the challenge of creating an immersive haunted house that would incite thrills and jump scares. It took place at Beta’s chapter facility at 318 South Copeland Street and will take place at the same location this year.
There’ll be a few tweaks and changes this year, but don’t worry, the changes are made to revamp and attract both horror and non-horror fans! Whether you want to get scared, enjoy a good thrill, or want to have a fun night out to enjoy the Halloween festivities with your friends, a Carnival on Copeland Street has it all.
The Haunted House Backstory
This collaboration ignited from the ideas between KKG and Beta, hoping to raise money for their respective philanthropies. For instance, KKG continuously chooses to work with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) every year to support those struggling with mental illness in the local Tallahassee community. NAMI provides free resources and information for those seeking assistance for themselves or for family members of someone struggling with a mental illness, looking for support.
On the other hand, Beta’s chosen philanthropy is called the Abuelos Foundation. Founded in 2016, the foundation aims to support older individuals and provide them with a sense of community. For example, volunteering to get groceries is increasingly difficult, and having someone run those kinds of errands can make a world of a difference. This haunted house isn’t just any haunted house; it’s a haunted house for two good causes.
What You Need To Know
The haunted house takes place on Oct. 20 and 21 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The house theme this year will follow the popular horror film, Terrifier. Not only will scary actors and tour guides be leading you through a classic Halloween scene, but there will be fun themed drinks, food, games, activities, and even raffles. Who doesn’t love a raffle?
Last year, this event was more of a trial run, but now everyone on the team knows their strengths and what people from last year enjoyed the most, so buckle up and be prepared to be scared. Don’t hesitate to join the festivities if haunted houses aren’t your thing.
The ticket to the event is $11 and can be purchased on the event’s CrowdChange. It’ll cover the haunted house experience, delicious treats, special vendors, and games outside the chapter facility. In fact, the whole block will be barricaded to host booths with activities and food vendors.
My Thoughts
When KKG announced they’d be putting on the haunted house this year, I was extremely excited. As someone who loves Halloween and gore, I love the idea of transporting into another world for a little while to evoke the classic horror movie scream. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the chance to participate during our inaugural year, so I was eager to join the team this time around.
I’ll be working the event on Oct. 21 at the games station. What type of games, you may ask? Carnival games! Think of the local carnival you visited as a kid. Other KKGs and Betas will be scare actors, tour guides, part of the food vendor team, and checking people in. The team behind the event has crafted every detail and would love to see a great turnout. However, if you’re hesitant about the scary themes, there’s still something for you to experience while supporting NAMI and the Abuelos Foundation.
Grab your friend and check it out! You can purchase your ticket on the event’s CrowdChange. Don’t miss the spookiest philanthropy event of the year!
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