First-ever ‘Trunktober’ at Lucy the Elephant brings fall fun
Margate’s beloved Lucy the Elephant kicked off a new fall tradition last Saturday with the inaugural Trunktober, a family-friendly celebration of all things autumn. Under clear skies and crisp ocean air, hundreds of families gathered to enjoy beachside hayrides,...
Lucy the Elephant hosts first-ever Trunktoberfest Oct. 18
Lucy the Elephant is getting into the Halloween spirit with her first annual Trunktoberfest, set for Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the beach in Margate. The fall celebration will feature a beachfront hayride, pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, inflatable...
Hauʻoli lā hānau! Lucy the Elephant to celebrate 144th birthday with Hawaiian Luau
Hauʻoli lā hānau – that’s Hawaiian for “Happy Birthday” – and it’s just the right phrase as Lucy the Elephant gets ready to celebrate her 144th birthday with a Hawaiian luau. Any age over 100 is a milestone, and Lucy’s longevity is...
Federal budget cuts slash Lucy the Elephant renovation funding
By Julia Train On March 18, Richard Helfant, Lucy the Elephant’s executive director and CEO, received an email from Senator Cory Booker’s office that left him stunned. The message informed Helfant that a $500,000 federal grant — originally presented to the Save...
