Families in Edmond can walk a lit forest trail and collect candy at Storybook Forest, which opened Friday, Oct. 23, at Arcadia Lake's Spring Creek Park.

The event runs nightly through Friday, Oct. 30, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 7200 E. 15th St., weather permitting, according to the City of Edmond's event page.

Presented by the city's Arcadia Lake division and Edmond Electric, Storybook Forest sends children down a well-lit path through the woods to visit life-size scenes inspired by classic children's stories and collect candy along the way. The city describes it as a safe alternative to traditional trick-or-treating, with no ghouls or goblins on the trail.

Scenes include recreations of The Three Little Pigs and other familiar tales. The city's civic alert also lists Rapunzel among the featured stories, while the official event page names The Little Old Lady Who Lived in a Shoe.

Beyond the trail, families can roast hotdogs and s'mores at campfires, listen to stories in a reading tent, play carnival games and take a hayride.

What to know before you go

Advance tickets are required. Only 600 child tickets are available each night, and tickets are valid only for the date selected at purchase. Admission is $15 per child and $5 per adult. Guests must present a printed or digital confirmation for entry.

The event is come-and-go, so families can arrive anytime during operating hours. No one is allowed at the event site before 5:15 p.m.

Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is canceled. If weather forces a cancellation, guests may be able to reschedule depending on availability by contacting the Arcadia Lake office.

A few other rules: the event site accepts cash only; admission tickets must be purchased in advance. Any outside food, drinks and pets are not permitted. Guests may be held in line in their vehicles to prevent congestion at the entrance.

Nicole Offutt, Arcadia Lake's lake manager, can be reached at (405) 216-7471 or [email protected] for ticket questions. Tickets and details are available on the City of Edmond's Storybook Forest page.