The “Curse of the Spider” haunted house opened Saturday night at the gym in Florence.

The Bob Gayle family spent many hours since August in preparing and decorating the basement of the building.

Local actors, dressed in spooky costumes, entertained those who dared enter. Visitors attending came from as far away as Great Bend.

The Florence Library Board served food in the upper gym.

The haunted house also will be open Oct. 23, 24, 25, 30, and 31. Hours will be 7 to 10 p.m. Refreshments will be served each evening.

Trick or treat night is planned for Oct. 31. Florence residents are encouraged to attend and pass out candy to trick or treaters. A costume contest and other games are planned. A soup supper also will be served by the Florence Labor Day committee.

Proceeds go to help fund Labor Day events.