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Inaugural Boo Paddle to Haunt Lake DeFuniak This Halloween
HWY 331 Paddle Club adds a new tradition to the DeFuniak Springs Woman’s Club’s beloved Halloween celebration on historic Lake DeFuniak.

DeFuniak Springs, FL — Something delightfully spooky is drifting across Lake DeFuniak this Halloween. The HWY 331 Paddle Club is launching the first-ever Boo Paddle, an evening of costumed paddling, community spirit, and old-fashioned Halloween charm.

Participants are invited to don their most haunting—or hilarious—costumes and take to the lake’s mirror-still waters while families line Circle Drive for the city’s cherished Trick-or-Treat Celebration, now in its 21st year and hosted by the DeFuniak Springs Woman’s Club. This new community tradition joins the time-honored Halloween festivities to create an unforgettable evening on one of Florida’s most picturesque natural landmarks.

Boo Paddle Details

Circle Drive will close to traffic at 4:30 p.m., so paddlers are encouraged to arrive early to unload gear before the closure. There is no parking allowed on Circle Drive due to the Trick-or-Treating event. Costumes are highly encouraged—ghostly themes take center stage, but creativity is welcome.

Trick-or-Treating on Circle Drive

While paddlers haunt the lake, families can enjoy one of DeFuniak Springs’ favorite annual traditions. The Circle Drive Trick-or-Treating Celebration, organized by the DeFuniak Springs Woman’s Club, welcomes nearly 2,000 children each year for a safe, candy-filled evening of fun. Local businesses and organizations will set up along the Circle, bringing decorations, costumes, and plenty of treats to share.