Checkers to host ‘Spooktacular’ party with Slim Thug

Checkers announced it will host a Halloween event with local rapper Slim Thug on Oct. 28, featuring a special "Spooktacular" party, a limited-edition meal, and a charitable initiative. The event will take place at the Checkers Restaurant located at 17155 Eastex Freeway Service Road in Houston.

The Oct. 28 event will serve as a fundraiser for a local community organization, according to a press release from Checkers. The limited-edition meal, dubbed "The Big Slim Meal," will pay homage to the “hometown hero” and rapper Slim Thug, and proceeds from the sales will be directed toward supporting the local nonprofit CoolxDad.

The celebration, according to the press release, will feature Halloween-themed activities, food, prizes, games, live music, and an opportunity for fans to meet and greet Slim Thug. Attendees will also have the chance to learn more about CoolxDad and its work within the community. Kids are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and take pictures with Slim Thug.

The collaboration between Checkers and CoolxDad is aimed at raising awareness for CoolxDad's annual holiday programming, known as "Color Box." This program includes initiatives such as free holiday portrait sessions for families and a gift drive that distributes hand-wrapped toys, electronics, clothing, and other items to children in the Houston area. Over the past three years, the Color Box program has provided more than 1,600 gifts to over 500 children in Houston. This year, Color Box will be partnering with SEARCH Homeless Services to extend its impact. CoolxDad focuses its efforts on supporting Black and brown families in Houston, and a portion of the proceeds from Slim Thug's Birthday Bash Event will contribute to these communities.

"Halloween is a time for the kids to dress up and have fun,” said Slim Thug in the release. “We are doing something safe that families can enjoy, and it's for a great cause."

To learn more about CoolxDad and its initiatives, visit its website at coolxdad.com. For those interested in attending the Checkers Halloween party with Slim Thug, RSVP at checkershalloweenpartywithapur.splashthat.com.