Central Florida Halloween tradition raises over $5,000 for Make-A-Wish

A Central Florida Halloween tradition raised more than $5,000 for Make-A-Wish of Central and Northern Florida on Saturday.Seminole Science Charter School teamed up with A Petrified Forest for its annual Kids Day, with ticket sales from the family-friendly event benefiting the nonprofit.Families took part in trick-or-treating, a costume parade, games and crafts. Seminole Science Charter School students and staff donated 43,000 pieces of candy for the event.Organizers said Kids Day has raised about $55,000 for the local Make-A-Wish chapter since the event began.The money has helped Make-A-Wish grant wishes for children with critical conditions.Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.