CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) - One family in Citrus Heights will be greeting trick or treaters with an interactive, kid friendly pirate adventure this Halloween weekend from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2.

The pirate-themed house at 8157 Mesa Oak will feature live pirates protecting their booty, taking pictures with children who stop by and handing out some of their pirate’s booty along with candy.

Zommer and Candy Zamora began planning their pirate adventure about a year ago after moving to Citrus Heights from Southern California, expecting it would be a great way to meet their neighbors. The scene is family friendly and shows the remnants of a pirate shipwreck, with the pirates keeping an eye on their huge treasure.  

Inspiration for the pirate scene came from when Zommer appeared as Pirate #47 in “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl”, the first film in the popular franchise. According to Zommer, much of their scene arrived in boxes from Southern California, as the couple had done the pirate theme out of their Long Beach home for many years before moving to Citrus Heights.

 For the main part of the shipwreck scene, the Zamoras had to draw up new plans and rebuild the ship and cannons from scratch with lumber donated by local construction companies. The couple explained that the scene is all a façade, as it is actually a movie set and comes apart easily for storing. 

The inside of the captain’s quarters holds stolen booty from years of plundering and is protected by two pirates. On Halloween weekend all will come to life with lights and smoke on scenes including the shipwreck, booty room, jail and smaller scenes. It is important to note that the effect of the scene is unforgettable both in the daytime and with the full effects at night, so two visits would be fun for kids of all ages.

Stay tuned for December as Zamora and Candy are planning their entry into the “Best Lights in Citrus Heights” competition. They heard Christmas decorations are a “big deal in Citrus Heights.” They heard right.