Halloween is fast approaching, and soon everyone will be scrambling to secure costumes, decorations and candy. With so many DIY projects, festive recipes and spooky movies taking up your attention, don’t waste time stressing about Halloween plans. Plaza Las Americas in Lilburn has taken all the planning off your plate with three completely free events full of delicious food, music and plenty of candy!
If you’re looking for a family-friendly Halloween, then check out Plaza Las Americas’ Trunk or Treat on October 25th at 5 p.m. Admission? Just bring one canned non-perishable food! And your costume of course! There will be Halloween-themed activities and decorated vehicles ready to pass candy out to the cutest princesses, superheroes and ghosts floating around.
Speaking of cute costumes, come back on October 31 at 5 p.m. and flaunt your spooky disguises at the Halloween Costume Contest. Gather around the plaza fountain and enjoy live music and seasonal activities, while dressed up as your favorite character! The best costumes will be awarded cash prizes! Whether you’re kick starting the celebration with Trunk or Treating or showing up for the main event on Halloween, Plaza Las Americas is the place to find family fun.
Of course, Halloween isn’t the only holiday on its way. On November 1 at noon, join Plaza Las Americas for Day of the Dead Fest. Gather with friends, family and strangers for a night of celebrating Mexican culture, and there is a lot to celebrate! For the first 150 kids who register ahead, there will be a special experience with free pan de muerto, atole and a sugar skull decorating activity. There will be plenty of entertainment with live performances, cultural activities and shopping from local artisans. Once the dancing, playing and shopping has worn you out, refuel with authentic Mexican food and get ready for some friendly competition. There will be an altar contest and a catrina contest, each with cash prizes for the winners. Bring your best and join the contest or just appreciate the beautiful work of your neighbors, either way this Día de Muertos celebration will be overflowing with fun for the whole family!
These festive events are just the beginning of all that Plaza Las Americas has to offer. With shops selling everything from quinceanera dresses to groceries, restaurants overflowing with latin cuisine and live entertainment every weekend, there is something for everyone and always something happening at the Plaza Las Americas. Follow @plazalasamericasga to stay updated on fun events and to register for contests and special experiences.