By Jill Diver
Staff writer

The fall is here and with Halloween on the way, a few scares and a little fear are in order.

This year fear definitely meets fun at Canobie Lake Park Screeemfest this month.

Canobie Lake Park Screeemfest is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 1 at the park in Salem, N.H.

If you love to be scared you will not be disappointed with the haunted attractions, creepy games and entertaining live shows.

Stroll through the village where the “former residents” of early Salem met their fate, but never left. Or visit the Dead Shed where the old village butchers still practice their craft, or check in with Mr. Chuckles and the evil employees of Merriment, Incorporated, where they manufacture killer novelties and don’t clown around.

“The haunts we developed are all new this year and will definitely make you scream,” says Chris Nicoli, Canobie Lake Park’s marketing and entertainment manager.

“The costumes and characters are remarkably creepy, which is the whole idea. But what makes us unique from other Halloween attractions is the sheer variety of entertainment we offer,” Nicoli continued.” What better way to catch your breath from the haunted houses than to scream through the air on one of our roller coasters?”

And if you have little kids, there is also plenty for them to do at Screeemfest without scarring —- er, scaring — them too much. The event features kiddie rides and the Pumpkin Palace, an attraction with pumpkin displays, storytelling and costumed characters.

IF YOU GO
What: Canobie Lake Screeemfest.
Where: Canobie Lake Park, 85 North Policy St., Salem, N.H.
When: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Columbus Day, through Nov. 1.
How: Buy tickets at the gate. General admission $24.99; under 48” tall or over 60, $13.99; ages 3 and under are always free. For more information call 893-3506 or visit www.canobiehaunts.com.