We're halfway to Halloween — celebrate with a free stay at Lizzie Borden House. Here's how.
FALL RIVER — Who says it's too early to get in the spirit?
Spooky season may still be six months away, but you don't have to wait until fall to get in on some Halloween fun.
Spirit Halloween and US Ghost Adventures, which operates the Lizzie Borden House, are teaming up on an ax-citing collaboration.
The nation's largest Halloween retailer, with pop-up locations across the SouthCoast, has announced it's getting a head start on spooky season with "Halfway to Halloween" events that include some frightening fun in Fall River.
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What is 'Halfway to Halloween'?
Part of their "Halfway to Halloween" weeklong celebration brings true crime enthusiasts and horror fans to the Spindle City to explore its infamous landmark — the Lizzie Borden House.
On Aug. 4, 1892, Lizzie Borden's father Andrew Borden, and stepmother, Abby Borden, were slain inside the 230 Second St. house as a result of multiple hatchet blows to the head what is still an unsolved case.
For years, the property has served as a bed and breakfast and museum, and in recent years under new ownership has also held guided ghost tours.
Now, one lucky winner will get a free trip and overnight stay at the historic home by entering their Lizzie Borden House giveaway.
"We are delighted to work with Spirit Halloween to roll out the red carpet and offer the public a chance to win a one-of-a-kind experience at the infamous Lizzie Borden House, which also includes additional haunted experiences and merchandise," said Lance Zaal, president and founder of US Ghost Adventures, in a press release from Spirit Halloween.
What will winners get?
Winners will have the Second Street site of the grisly Borden murders all to themselves during their eerie overnight stay.
This haunted holiday includes a guided house tour, a late-night ghost tour during which participants are equipped with "professional ghost-hunting gear," a private breakfast in the Borden family dining room, a ghost hunting starter kit and a lesson for two at US Ghost Adventures Ghost Hunting Course, and a Lizzie Borden gift shop package.
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And the spooky fun doesn't end in Fall River. Winners also get their choice of a Ghost Tour experience in Salem or a True Crime experience in Boston.
Can I bring friends?
According to Spirit Halloween, the lucky winner will get to take up to 12 members of their "coven" along for the "horror-filled" ride.
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What is the deadline and how do I enter?
Interested in throwing your hatchet in the ring for the Borden giveaway? There are only a few days left, so don't miss out.
To enter, you must follow Spirit Halloween (@spirithalloween) and US Ghost Adventures (@USGhostAdv) on Instagram, like Spirit Halloween's Instagram post about the contest, and leave a comment on the post tagging the friends you’d bring with you if you win.
The deadline to do so is Sunday, April 28. The contest is open to those 18 years and older.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3xSKjEy.
This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Lizzie Borden House teams up with Spirit Halloween for fun contest
