WEST PALM BEACH — Spookyville, known for being the go to place to experience an old-fashioned Halloween for families and children, is expanding its offerings this year. The annual event will take place in Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds and kicks off Saturday, Oct. 11, at 11 a.m. and continues until 10 p.m.

Yestervillage is located at 9067 Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach.  Enter Gate 3 on Sansbury's Way to main parking lots.

Additional dates and times are:

Sunday, Oct. 12, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 17, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 25, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 31, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The Spookyville grounds will be more decorative this year and for the first time will include a nightly light show and a witches’ walk. There also will be a full array of safe trick-or-treating, kiddie rides, costume contests at 1 p.m. on Sundays, live entertainment, magic shows, plenty of photo ops, a balloon twister, and pumpkin sales.

“Spookyville is a throwback to the traditional days of family Halloweens in a fun, secure, and family-friendly environment,” said Exhibits and Special Events Manager Lorie Stinson. “We also encourage our visitors to get a bite to eat while here and visit our vendors on site.”

To skip the lines, guests may buy tickets online at www.SpookyvilleYYV.com.

The admission gates close a half hour before the event’s closing time.