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  •  October 31 is the day set aside in the USA for celebrating Halloween.  Trick or treating occurs on Halloween evening, but other events such as haunted houses and pumpkin festivals are open the entire month of October.  Since many companies have their own costume contests for employees, and masquerade parties tend to happen this time of year, shopping for costumes can start as early as mid-September.

tips for safe trick-or- treating
  • Have treats by the door.
  • Clear your yard and walkways of debris or junk, remove any obstacles and repair loose steps.
  • If you have a pumpkin with a candle, place it where it will not be in a child's way.  Consider using a flashlight in the pumpkins instead.
  • Replace outdoor light bulbs that have burned out.
  • Remind your child to keep an eye out for things in people's yards that they may have forgotten, such as a rake.
  • Watch out for other people's pets.
  • Remind children not to dart in between cars.
  • Check for tampering with candy packages, and don't let your child eat something that is not packaged if it came from someone you do not know.

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  •  Bear Creek Park Train Halloween - in Surrey
  •  Halloween Teen Party - in Elkford; sponsored by the Elkford Recreation Centre
  •  Kids Halloween Pool Party - in Elkford; sponsored by the District of Elkford
Canada - Manitoba
Canada - Newfoundland
Canada - Ontario
  •  Scarecrow Invasion & Family Festival - in Meaford; September 30, 2005; Scarecrows begin to invade Meaford in mid-Sept. and stay until mid-Oct. Join us for the parade and family festival. FREE.
  •  Haunting Season at Saunders Farm - in Ottawa; October 1 - 31, 2005; Haunting Season is Canada’s largest farm based fall festival featuring pumpkins, haunted hayrides, 10 permanent hedge mazes, stage shows, puppet shows, a haunted house and great family fun.
  •  Halloween Spooky Fun Nights at Cullen Gardens - in Whitby; October 14 - 30, 2005; 36 acres of Halloween thrills! See the haunted house (not recommended for under 12yrs), mystic forest, walk of stars, ghostville, very scary cemetery. Children 3-12 collect treats along the haunted trail!
  •  Fright Nights 10 - Hooray for Hollywood! - in Brockville; October 21 - 29, 2005; A Tour of Terror through Brockville’s pathway system via guided tour. Fright "vignettes" are presented by 50+ regional youths. Fun for all ages although some frights can be scary for the little ones.
  •  Howling Hootenanny - in Toronto; October 22 - 23, 2005; Get into the Halloween spirit! Young and old alike will enjoy many activities including pumpkin carving and a haunted maze.
  •  Cobwebs and Jack O’Lanterns - in Kitchener; October 27 - 31, 2005; See a Victorian home decorated with giant cobwebs and Jack O’Lanterns. Chat with staff about the traditions of Halloween. What better place to get in the mood of Halloween than at Woodside.
  •  Haunted Historical Halloween - in Hamilton; October 28 - 29, 2005; Bone up on your history and folklore and discover the origins and traditions of Halloween past. Plays and presentations are guaranteed to tantalize and enthrall the whole family. Runs from 6:30pm-9:30pm.
  •  Scream Works - in Peterborough; October 28 - 30, 2005; city-wide Halloween Festival
  •  Tricks or Treats: Historic Halloween Fun - in Mississauga; October 30, 2005; Come in costume to this family oriented event. Enjoy reptile shows, spooky tours, kids crafts, loot bags. Screamfest and more - including the haunted barn...if you dare!

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USA - Alabama
USA - Alaska
  •  Halloween Family Concert - in Anchorage; October 31, 2005; Offering a warm Halloween alternative, this come-in-costume concert features a whimsical story, special guests and kid-friendly music to spark the imagination. 4 p.m. Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
  •  Halloween Concert - Anchorage; October 31, 2004; The Anchorage Symphony Orchestra performs this annual show, complete with fantastic tunes, outrageous costumes and hilarious pranks. Enjoy trick-or-treating after the show! 7 p.m. Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
  •  The Haunting of Hill House - in Anchorage; October 13 - 30, 2005; a play
  •  Nature Spooktacular - Portage; October 30, 2005; educational activity held at Begich Boggs Visitor Center on Portage Lake. Stations focus on creepy-crawlies of the National Forest.
  •  Haunted Rainforest - in Ketchikan; October 30, 2004; A children's event allowing them to see the spooky side of exhibits
  •  Trick-or-Treat Town - in Anchorage; October 29, 2005; visit 50 doors to get Halloween candy the safe, warm way; live music, dancing, clowns, magicians and more
  •  Trick or Treat Downtown - Kodiak Island; October 31, 2005; An afternoon of fun with an Egyptian theme. Go door to door in search of treats and pyramids. When you find six, return to an audience with the Pharaoh and take home a special prize. Sponsored by MainStreet Kodiak
USA - Arizona
  •  Boo at the Heritage Park Zoo - in Prescott; October 31, 2005; trick or treat at each animal enclosure
  •  Boo! at the Phoenix Zoo - in Phoenix; October 29 - 30, 2005; unique Halloween event for the family
  •  Doomtown - in Scottsdale; October 8- 31, 2004; ghouls, ghosts and goblins roam Rawhide's Main Street for a frighteningly good time, includes Train of Terror, Mine of Misfortune, Haunted Hotel, & special stunt show The Forsaken Souls of Vengeance, weekends 5-10 pm, Rawhide Wild West Town 480-502-1880
  •  Family Halloween Carnival - in Tempe; October 31, 2005; ghoulish goodies for the goblins, entertainment, costume contest, carnival games, food, free, .25 carnival tickets, at Kiwanis Park
  •  Family Halloween Festivities - in Chandler; October 30, 2004; ghoulish games, wear your costume for a costume contest, parade at 2:30 pm, also decorated pumpkin contest, free, Community Center
  •  GCC Youth & Adult Halloween Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon - in Glendale; October 30, 2005; at Glendale Community College
  •  Ghosts of Globe Tour - in Globe; October 31, 2005; half-hour walking tour of 12 haunted buildings, geared towards adults & teens, ghost tour brochures full of folklore and tales will be autographed by local spirits for an unearthly additional fee
  •  Great Arizona Puppet Theater present Trouble at Haunted Mountain - in Phoenix; October 12 - 20, 2005
  •  Halloween Carnival - in Bodaway/Gap Chapter; October 29, 2005; bingo, cakewalk, costume contest, dime toss, disco, basketball shoot, raffle, Navajo food
  •  Halloween Carnival & Awareness Fair - in Willcox; October 31, 2004
  •  Halloween Harvest - in Flagstaff; October 31, 2005; at McPherson Park
  •  Halloween Howl - in Tucson; weekends in October; at the historic La Posta Quemada Ranch at Colossal Cave Mountain Park; moonlight haunted hayrides, games, and fall food
  •  Halloween Party - in Bisbee; October 31, 2005; at Club Kilimanjahro
  •  Halloween Monster Bash & Balloon Illumination - in Peoria; October 29, 2005; entertainment, children's activities, costume contest, arts & crafts, carnival games, free
  •  Jerome Ghost Walk - in Jerome; October 21, 2005
  •  Mill Avenue Masquerade Adventure - in Tempe; October 28, 2005; costume contest, parade, live entertainment, at Hayden Square
  •  Spooktacular - in Holbrook; October 30, 2005; at the Navajo County Fairgrounds
  •  Safe & Fun Trick or Treating - in Sedona; October 31, 2005; 5 - 8 pm, Main Street
  •  Whata-Halloween Bash - in Kingman; October 31, 2004; presented by Route 66 Cruizers, show, pass out candy; at Whata-Burger
  •  Halloween 4 kids/family - article listing events
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USA - Arkansas
  •  Big Boo!seum Bash - in Little Rock; October 31, 2005; at Little Rock Old State House; Seven museums have organized the sixth annual Big Booseum Bash, a safe trick-or-treating environment with Central Arkansas Transit buses moving participants from site to site. The museums are Museum of Discovery, Old State House Museum, Historic Arkansas Museum, Central High School National Historic Site, EMOBA-The Museum of Black Arkansans, Curran Hall, MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, Arkansas Arts Center, and the Arkansas National Guard Museum. Each location will have candy available for young trick-or-treaters, as well as fun hands-on activities.  Admission: Free
  •  Boo At the Little Rock Zoo - in Little Rock; October 21 - 23 & 27 - 31, 2005; ride the Boo Express, tour the Haunted Lion House, ride the carnival rides; a special kids haunted house and candy stations set up throughout the zoo for trick-or-treating
  •  Cane Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. Fall Festival and Haunted House - in Sheridan; October 22 - 23, 2004
  •  Ghost Roast - in Star City; October 29, 2005; at Cane Creek State Park; trick-or-treat through the campground, play games and listen to ghost stories, visit the haunted house, cast your vote for the best decorated campsite and participate in the costume contest; hayrides and transportation to activity areas
  •  Ghost Story Trail - in Parkin; October 29, 2005; at Parkin Archeological State Park; walk around the spooky darkness of The Village Trail amongst the “ghosts” of the Hernando deSoto expedition; soldiers and ladies in Spanish costume will spin tales of long ago and hand out candy; sit a spell around a bonfire and roast marshmallows; wear your costumes and bring your candy bag!  FREE admission.
  •  Halloween on the Mountain at Petit Jean State Park - October 29, 2005
    •  Petit Jean Halloween Party - in Little Rock; October 30, 2004; at Petit Jean State Park; all ages will enjoy the ghoulish games, refreshments and friendly competitions! Admission: Free
  •  Halloween Carnival - in Little Rock; October 24, 2004; at Pulaski Heights Methodist Church; games and activities for children, food and live entertainment; costumes encouraged
  •  Haunted Hike - in Hot Springs; October 28 - 30, 2005; at Lake Catherine State Park
  •  Magic Screams at Magic Springs & Crystal Falls - in Hot Springs; weekends October 7 - 30, 2005
  •  Monster Madness at Mills
  •  Pumpkin Hollow at Dalton Farm's Forest of Fright - in extreme northeast Arkansas; October 14 - 15, 21 - 22, 27- 29 & 31, 2005; gourds, pumpkins, fall flowers, corn stalks, crafts and Halloween needs, cornfield mazes, hayrides, petting zoo, mini-train and pony rides, educational farm tours and good food
  •  "Pumpkin Patch" - in Little Rock; all October; at Bethlehem United Church of Christ; games, stories, crafts, face painting, pumpkin painting, apple bobbing and pumpkins for sale
  •  Pumpkin Patch at St. Anthony - in Little Rock; all October; at St. Anthony Church on 1st Ave across from Hacienda; offering pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, corn stalks plus a variety of fall items; benefits youth programs
  •  Tales of the Crypt - in Little Rock; October 12, 2004; at Mt. Holly Cemetery; This might be too scary for younger children but it's fun for adults and older children. Tour this historic cemetery and watch history come to life. Students will act out scenes from historic residents lives as if they are voices from the grave. This always has great costumes and information
  •  Trick or Treat on Main Street - in Bryany; October 31, 2005; at Mills Park 
  •  Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Howl-O-Ween Party - October 29, 2005; Children's Costume Contest, parade and prizes; apple-bobbing, storytelling, Trail of Terror; nocturnal viewing of Big Cats; soft drink and food concessions
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USA - California for your pets:
  •  Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade and Canine Costume Contest - in Belmont Shore; October 30, 2005; at Livingston Park
  •  Howl-o-ween Costume Contest & Parade - California: in Sutter Creek; October 27, 2002; Mark your calendars for the 4th annual Howl-o-ween costume contest and parade on Sunday, October 27th. Come check out their costumes and hats. Event to be held at the Three Dog Bakery, 16 Eureka St., Sutter Creek, CA
  •  Old Town Halloween (& Pet Costume Contest) - in Temecula; October 26 - 27, 2002; Enjoy a pet costume contest, pumpkin decorating contest, and trick or treating in Old Town.
USA - Colorado haunted houses
USA - Connecticut
  •  All Hallows Eve Weekend at Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine - in East Granby; October 29 - 30, 2005
  •  Ancient Evening Graveyard Walking Tour - in Farmington; October 1-31, 2004; graves from the 1600s
  •  Audubon Kids' Day - in Sharon; October 30, 2005; nature crafts and games, live animals, pumpkin carving, hay maze, costume parade, food and music
  •  Boo at the Beardsley Zoo - October 30, 2005
  •  Boo Bash - in Hartford
  •  Fairview Tree Farm Haunted Hayrides - in Shelton; October 17 - 18 & 24 - 25, 2005; Pumpkin Hayrides
  •  Ghostwalk - in Farmington; October 22, 2005
  •  Halloween Costume Parade - in East Hartford
  •  Halloween Dance - in Ivoryton
  •  Halloween Hoot - in Norwalk; October 28, 2005; Trick or treating through the facility, costume contest
  •  Halloween at the Danbury Fair Mall - in Danbury; October 31, 2005
  •  Halloween on the Green - in Danbury
  •  Halloween Parade - in New Canaan
  •  Halloween Party & Trick or Treat - in Stafford Springs; October 8, 2005; at Mineral Springs Family Campground
  •  Halloween Pumpkin Festival & Parade - in Chester
  •  Halloween Stonington Style - in Stonington; October 28, 2005; Families are invited to celebrate Halloween in a safe and fun setting with costumes, games and prizes
  •  Halloween Pumpkin Festival & Parade - in Chester; October 28, 2005; Parade, carving contest, costumed art gallery openings
  •   Halloween Trick or Treat - in Clinton; October 31, 2004; Participating stores hand out “treats" for the children in costume and coupon books for adults; at Premium Outlets
  •  Harvest Your Own Pumpkins at Jones Family Farms - in Shelton; large selection of pumpkins, squashes, gourds & fall flowers. Hayrides to the pumpkin field, farm animals, fresh apples and cider. Closed Tuesdays.
  •  Haunted Corn Maze - in Coventry; September 24 & October 1, 2005; at Nathan Hale Homestead; bring a flashlight
  •  Haunted Graveyard at Lake Compounce - in Bristol; weekends September 30 - October 30, 2005; at Lake Compounce Theme Park; a mammoth walk-through attraction
  •  Haunted Mansion - in East Hartford
  •  Haunted Railyard & Train Ride - in Danbury
  •  Hay Day - in Farmington
  •  Kids Halloween Hayride - in Simsbury; October 22 - 23 & 29 - 30, 2005; at Flamig Farm
  •  Nautical Nightmares - in Mystic; October 14 - 16, 20 - 23, 27 - 30, 2005; an annual fall production at Mystic Seaport
  •  Nosferatu - in Middletown; October 31, 2005; a play at , Wesleyan University's Memorial Chapel
  •  Old Saybrook Fire Department annual Haunted Hayride - in Old Saybrook; October 19 - 21 and 27 - 29, 2006; at Clark Memorial Field; a possessed tractor-drawn hay wagon leads you into the deep, dark, demented woods of Middlesex County.  For more than fifty minutes, you will venture into the ghastly world of ghosts, goblins, and ghouls.  In the fog, you'll be frightened by the eerie sounds of nature versus creature. Which are in front, which are behind, and witch are beyond?   TRAILER RIDES START AT DUSK 7 p.m.; Bring a can of food to donate for the Shoreline Soup Kitchen & receive $1.00 off admission
  •  Pickin’ Patch Hay Rides - in Avon; October 1-31, 2004; Free hay rides to the pumpkin patch.
  •  Pumpkin Patch - in East Windsor; October 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, 2004; Unlimited rides all day on vintage street cars and a visit to the pumpkin patch, games and activities
  •  Pumpkin Decorating and Carving - in Farmington; October 17, 2004; Bring your own pumpkin or choose one of our own to decorate or carve for Halloween
  •  Pumpkin Picking at Jones Family Farms - in Shelton; October 1 - 30, 2005
  •  Scarecrows Along Main Street - in Old Wethersfield; September 24 - October 15, 2005; enter the scarecrow contest
  •  Spooky Nature Trail - in Mystic; October 28 - 29, 2005; roam self-guided trails past fantastical creatures, rackling witches and shimmering fairies; setup party October 27th
  •  Trick or Treat on Safety Street - in Fairfield; October 29, 2004; Children dressed in costumes can trick or treat along the Post Road in the center of town
  •  UNICEF Children's Festival - in Shelton; October 27 and 28, 2007; children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes, get their faces painted, and take part in gourd tosses, pumpkin decorating, sing-a longs, wagon rides, and other fun activities
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USA - Delaware
  •  Goodies and Goblins: Trick or Treat Night - in Dover; October 29, 2005; trick or treat through Loockerman Landing Village!  19th-century characters will meet your little ghosts and goblins; at Delaware Agricultural Museum
  •  Halloween Haunting - in Dover; October 30, 2004; The grounds of Woodburn will be haunted for Halloween. Bring your children from 5-15 to be scared and thrilled. Goodie bag given by Governor.
  •  Northeast Rally Club Pumpkin Run - in Millsboro; October 29 - 31, 2004; 3-day rally beginning and ending in Millsboro. All street legal vehicles eligible, rally lessons given. Play/compete with car enthusiasts from many states. Time; speed; distance.  
  •  Sea Witch Halloween and Fiddlers' Festival - in Rehoboth & Dewey Beaches; October 29 - 31, 2004; Fun for the whole family, 5K race, Sea Witch hunt, costume parade, horse show on the beach, best costumed pet contest, horse-drawn hayrides and broom tossing contest. 
  •  Wicked Woods - in Wyoming; October 15 - 16, 22 - 23 & 29 - 31, 2004; Combination hayride and walk thru the wicked woods. Cross the bridge to the unknown, ride the bus of terror and witness the anti-christ. We will scare the yell out of you.
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USA - District of Columbia
  •  Halloween Monster Bash - October 29, 2005
  •  Marine Corps Marathon - October 31, 2004; nicknamed the "Marathon of the Monuments," this 26-plus mile USATF certified course begins at the Iwo Jima Monument and passes the Capitol, Union Station, the Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the FDR Memorial, the Pentagon, Kennedy Center, the Smithsonian Museums
USA - Florida
USA - Georgia haunted houses
USA - Hawaii
  •  All Souls: Hawaii Animal Sanctuary - come in costume, in Kalama Valley
  •  Aloha Tower Marketplace - costume contests at Gordon Biersch restaurant; Monster Mash Bash at the Pier Bar; Anything Country Western at Buffalo Bud's; and the Wicked Bikinis contest at Hooters
    • Aloha Tower also hosts a Haunted House at Irwin Park
  •  Buffalo Bud's - costume contest and show
  •  Costume contest - at Waimanalo District Park
  •  Crickets Pub - costume contest, Best Western Plaza Hotel, airport
  •  CyberScream - Haunted Kingdom at Windward Mall. Pumpkin patch for younger children. Trick-or-treaters welcome
  •  Great Pumpkin Event - Kahala Mall's costume contest
  •  Halloween Adventures: Travel to Storybook Time, King Author's Court, Jungle Fever, Circus Fun and Toy Land; at Ward Centre; fantasy maze and game room
  •  Halloween in Lahaina - October 31, 2005; come to Front Street on Halloween, from 3 pm to midnight; children's costume parade at 5, crafters, activities and food booths, live music and dancing.  Maui Tacos Halloween Costume Contest in Banyan Tree Park begins at 7.  Restaurants and retail merchants offer costume contests throughout the evening. Shopping centers feature Haunted Houses for kids during the week.
  •  Halloween Haunting - Kalani High School's Halloween scenes, games and art activities for children
  •  Halloween Magic: Ala Moana Shopping Center - costume contests, trick-or-treating and a magic show
  •  Halloween Treat Street - 10 and younger are invited to a custom-designed neighborhood for safe trick-or-treating, at Bishop Museum. University of Hawaii architecture students designed houses in various styles of the world.
  •  Hula's Bar & Lei Stand - costumes, cash prizes for theme and nontheme outfits
  •  Hungry Ghosts - at the Honolulu Academy of Arts Theater
  •  Kids Safe Halloween Carnival - First Baptist Church of Honolulu has games, costume contests and Bible skits for children, in Makiki
  •  Ku'uipo Dinner Dance - seniors are invited to a sweetheart dinner dance at the Captain's Table, Hawaiian Waikiki Beach Hotel; entertainment, costume contest and psychic fair; benefits the Waikiki Community Center.
  •  Laie Haunted House - at Laie Shopping Center; benefits Laie Elementary School PTA
  •  Masquerade Costume Ball - at the Ilikai's Main Ballroom; dancing, costume contest and fire show
  •  Palama Settlement - costume contest, games and activities
  •  Pelican Lounge - costume contest and Halloween pupus and drinks at the Airport Holiday Inn
  •  Restaurant Row - costume contests
  •  Trick or Treat Parade - Stevo the Clown leads costumed keiki store-to-store in a parade that departs from Longs Drugs at Mililani Shopping Center
  •  Villains! & Wave Costume Contest - October 31, 2005; at Wave Waikiki Nightclub; cash and other prizes
  •  Halloween Party 2007
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USA - Idaho
  •  Boo at the Zoo - in Boise; in October; at Zoo Boise; costume contest; prizes; educational activities
  •  Costume Contest at the Nampa Rec Center - in Nampa; October 31, 2004; prizes for age groups, Great Pumpkin Hunt, after costume contest
  •  Boo At Tautphaus Park Zoo - in Idaho Falls; October 28 - 30; pumpkins, lights, sculptures, tricks, treats, spiders and snakes, games and prizes make for a safe and enjoyable Halloween at the zoo
  •  DARE/PAL Halloween Party - at O’Connor Fieldhouse, Caldwell; October 31, 2004; dress up for spooktacular evening of activities
  •  Tricks and Treats on Downtown Nampa Streets - in Nampa; October 31, 2004; for a safe and sane Halloween visit downtown Nampa businesses in costume and gather free treats! contact: Downtown Nampa Association
  •  Scarecrow Festival - in Meridian; October 1 - 2, 2004; citywide scarecrow contest, arts and crafts and Meridian historical scavenger hunt, pumpkin bowling, wine tasting
USA - Illinois
  • Chicago Tribune Halloween Guide
  • Chicagoween - in Chicago; various venues in October
    •  State Street Halloween Happening Parade - October 22, 2005
  •  Flying Pumpkins - in Alpha; October 11 - 12, 2008; watch orange orbs fly through the sky as the Q-9 pumpkin cannon shoots for accuracy, hitting targets 500 to 1000 feet away. The Q-9 also has rapid fire, so pumkins are flying every 4 to 5 minutes.
  •  Giant U-Pick-Em Pumpkin Patch - in Alpha; October 4 - 5, 2008
  •  Haunted 56-Acre Forest, Adventure Quest - near Rapids City; Fridays-Sundays, October 8 - 31; forest includes a 150-foot long, 40-foot wide and 25-foot tall “Prehistoric Beast,” hayrack rides and four-acre corn maze. Younger children, 10 a.m. to 6:30, teens and adults, 7-11 p.m.
  •  Haunted Corn Maze - in Alpha; October 17 - 18 & 24 - 25, 2008; at Country Corner; haunting begins at 7:00pm
  •  Haunted Junk Yard Ride - in Coal Valley; hay maze and pumpkin patch
  •  Four Halloween Party - in Chicago; at Four (nightclub); costume contest - hottest gothic maid and sexy vampire
  •  Sandy Pine Elk Farm - south of Rock Falls; wagon rides, homemade pies and caramel apples, elk products and a seven-acre corn maze
  •  St. Charles (scarecrow festival) - St. Charles, Illinois
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USA - Indiana
USA - Iowa
  •  Amazing Haunted Maize Maze - in Princeton; at Carter Farms; a 4.3-acre maze “where corn and nightmares grow;” advance tickets at Davenport Farmers Market
  •  Great Pumpkin Patch - in Buffalo; weekends in October; at YMCA Camp Abe Lincoln; horseback rides, corn maze, hayrack rides, hay bale maze for kids, free pumpkin
  •  Jackson County Corn Maze - in Andrew; at Andrew Jackson Demonstration Farm; two-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, grilled sandwiches, refreshments and more
  •  Pride of the Wapsi Pumpkin Patch - in Long Grove; wagon ride to patch; corn and straw maze; pumpkin, caterpillar, and haunted house inflatables; pumpkin sling shot; barrel train; face painting; straw search; petting farm; pony rides and concessions
  •  Schone's Friendship Farm - hayrack rides, bonfires
  •  Trick or Treat at NorthPark Mall
  •  Trick or Treat at SouthPark Mall
  •  U of Northern Iowa Halloween traditions
  •  Wicked Air Farms - in East Moline; haunted hayrack rides and bonfires
USA - Kansas
  •  "Haunted Atchison" Trolley Tour - in Atchison; October 1 - 3, 8 - 10, 15 - 31, 2004; a narrated trolley tour through "the most haunted town in Kansas"; advance reservations required
  •  "Hauntings of Douglas County" - in Lawrence; October 30, 2004; at Watkins Community Museum Of History; museum staff relate various legends of ghost sightings and hauntings in Douglas County; a family event, with treats for all; pre-registration required
  •  October Hayrides - in Bonner Springs; October 2 - 3, 9 - 10, 16 - 17, 23 - 24, 30 - 31, 2004
    at National Agriculture Hall of Fame; after the ride, sip cider and roast marshmallows over an open fire
  •  Gigantic Corn Maze Saluting Kansas City Chiefs - south of Liberty; all October; located off Liberty Bend road, two miles south and east of the intersection of highways 291 and 210; over 7 miles of trail and four large wooden bridges; closed during lightning
  •  Faulkner's Pumpkin Farm - in Kansas City; Saturdays only, September 25 - October 30, 2004; special event every weekend, huge family play area, hayride, petting farm, field maze, pedal kart track
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USA - Kentucky
  •  Alpaca Fall Farm Festival - in Springfield; October 30, 2004; Alpaca demonstrations, educational workshops, fiber artists, bluegrass music, children's Halloween
  •  Annual Hillsboro Halloween Bash - in Bowling Green, October 31
  •  AutumnFest at Bi-Water Farm - in Georgetown; September 18 - October 31, 2004; pumpkins, mums, decorations
  •  Boo Bash - in Harlan; October 30, 2004; at Village Center Highway 421; Halloween costume parade; costume contest, prizes
  •  Downtown Frankfort Pumpkin Fest - in Frankfort; October 30, 2004; childrens event with trick-or-treating, contests, and a pumpkin passport to local attractions
  •  Downtown Ghostwalk - in Elizabethtown; October 23, 2004; Downtown Square
  •  "Fifth Third Bank's Dracula" - in Louisville; September 28 - October 31, 2004; at the Actors Theatre of Louisville; the haunting vampire thriller returns as the Vampire King stalks the citizens of London
  •  Family Fright Nights - in OWENSBORO; October 29 - 30, 2004; at Panther Creek Park; Experience Halloween at the Park - fun and frights
  •  Fantasy Forest - in Versailles; October 23, 2004; at Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary; learn about our winter wonders of the bird world
  •  Ghost of Frankfort Tour at Liberty Hall - in Frankfort; October 29 - 30, 2004; at Liberty Hall; come visit the haunting history of Frankfort
  •  Ghost Stories From A Cave - in Olive Hill; October 30, 2004; at Carter Caves State Resort; imagine yourself encased in total darkness with only the sounds of bats flying through the air
  •  Ghosts & Goblins In The Park - in Owensboro; October 26 - 30, 2004; at Moreland Park
  •  Halloween Festival - in Ashland; October 28, 2004; treats and tricks, fun, and games in our historical Central Park
  •  Halloween - in Henderson; October 29, 2004; employee costume contest, trick or treating, Halloween Parade, all invited
  •  Halloween Campout - in Carlisle; October 29 - 30, 2004; at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park; this weekend will feature concerts, storytelling, haunted trail walks and spooky mini golf
  •  Halloween Family Fun Weekend - in Carrollton; October 29 - 31, 2004; at General Butler State Resort Park; Calling all brave souls to join us for a "hollowing" good time!
  •  Halloween Fest VIII - in Richmond; October 14 - 24, 2004; at Fort Boonesborough State Park; prepare for the spookiest week ever . . . We have haunted mini golf, camper decoration contests
  •  Halloween Ghost Trains - in Versailles; October 22 - 23 & 29 - 30, 2004; at Bluegrass Scenic Railroad, Woodford County Park; don't miss these nights of "spooktacular" fright and fun
  •  Halloween Safe Night - in Cadiz; October 30, 2004; at Renaissance Square; an event where children can trick or treat in the downtown area; storytelling
  •  Halloween Train - in Stearns; October 22 - 23 & 29 - 30, 2004; at Stearns and Barthell Coal Mining Camp; ride the rails into Roger's Barthell Mining Camp for a Halloween costume party, haunted house
  •  Haunted Dungeon - in Carlisle; October 23 & 30, 2004
  •  Haunted Coal Mine - in Stone; October 24 - 29 & 30 - 31, 2005
  •  Haunted Frontier - in Harrodsburg; October 28 - 30, 2004; at Old Fort Harrod State Park; ghosts of the pioneers who lived at Old Fort Harrod come alive for a short while
  •  Haunted Trail - in Olive Hill; October 22 - 23, 2004; at Carter Caves State Resort Park
  •  The Haunting of the Distillery - in Frankfort; October 30, 2004; at Buffalo Trace Distillery; the distillery will be haunted for your viewing pleasure
  •  Hopkinsville Corn Maize - in Hopkinsville; September 11 - October 31, 2004
  •  Lexington Philharmonic presents: Halloween Spooktacular - in Lexington; October 24, 2004; at Singletary Center for the Arts; the "Phantoms of the Orchestra" come out in full force for this delightfully spooky family concert
  •  Little Spooky Spooks - in Hardin; October 23, 2004; Kenlake State Park; dress in costume for a frightening good time with fun and games, pumpkin painting, spooky stories
  •  Masquerade Weekend - in Buckhorn; October 29 - 31, 2004; at Buckhorn Lake State Resort
  •  May's Lick Corn Maze - in Mayslick; September 18 - October 31, 2004; at Burrwal Farm; farm animals, "pie patch, hayrides, trivia contests, fall decorations, "kiddie maze", picnic area
  •  Pumpkin Festival - in Bowling Green; October 2 - 31, 2004; at Jackson's Orchard
  •  Pumpkinfest - in Georgetown; September 25 - October 31, 2004; homemade crafts, u-pick pumpkins, petting zoo, camel & pony rides
  •  Salato Wildlife Education Center's Halloween Walk with the Animals - in Frankfort; October 30 - 31, 2004
  •  Sandyland Acres Haunted Hayride - in Petersburg
  •  Spook-tacular Day - in Georgetown; October 31, 2004; downtown businesses welcome trick-or-treaters; children's activities, storytelling
  •   Trail of Treats - in Owensboro; October 28, 2004; at Moreland Park; area businesses sponsor this event by decorating and hosting booths
  •  Whispering Woods Haunted Trails - in Georgetown; weekends October 15 - 31, 2004
  •  The World's Largest Halloween Party - in Louisville; October 21 - 24 & 28 - 30, 2004; at Louisville Zoo; a not-too-scary Halloween extravaganza with trick or treating
USA - Louisiana
  •  Boo at the Zoo - in Baton Rouge; October  22 - 23 &  29 - 30, 2005
  •  Halloween Voodoo Ritual - at the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
  •  The Hickory Maize - in Pearl River, LA; September 25 - November 28, 2004; get lost in a life-sized maze cut thru 6.5-acres of corn, one-way in, one-way out; hayrides, pumpkins
  •  Myrtles Halloween Experience - in St Francisville, LA; October 29 - 31, 2004
  •  Scarecrow Row - in Shreveport; October 10 - October 31; at the Gardens of the American Rose Center
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USA - Massachusetts
  • Massachusetts: Sea Witch Halloween's Pet Parade - in Salem; October 27, 2002; The line-up for the Best Costumed Pet Contest and Pet Parade will begin at the Henlopen Hotel. Line-up begins at 12:30pm. The pet parade will begin at 1pm on the Boardwalk, weather permitting. Also, take a photo of your pets or kids in costume at the First State Photo Service on Rehoboth Ave. from 1pm to 9pm. There are photo charges. Dogs might not be allowed at other non-pet events. Call ahead to confirm pets are allowed at the event you are interested in attending.
  •  Milton Scarecrow Festival - in June .scarecrows-in-motion.com.au/milton-scarecrow-festival.html - photos
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USA - Minnesota
  •  Anoka - Halloween Capital of the World - in Anoka; at the Anoka County Fairgrounds
    • Haunted house - opens October 14, 2005
    • Pumpkin bowl - October 14, 2005
    • Pumpkin carving contest - October 22, 2005
    • Night parade - October 22, 2005
    • Style show - October 22, 2005
    • House decorating contest - October 26, 2005
    • Wine tasting - October 27, 2005
    • Kids' parade - October 28, 2005
    • Grand Day parade - October 29, 2005
    • Anoka ambassador coronation - October 29, 2005
    • Family Fun Day - October 30, 2005
  •  Camp Spooky - in Bloomington; at the Mall of America
  •  Baker Park Reserve's Baker Boo! - an overnight camping program with games, pumpkin carving, a costume parade, trick-or-treating, singing
  •  Carver Park Reserve Halloween Haunt - in Victoria; includes a family-friendly trail with costumed characters, stories, games, crafts
  •  Como-Harriet Streetcar Halloween Ghost Trolley - in Mpls.; a Halloween-themed ride on the two-mile historic streetcar line, boarding every 15 minutes at Linden Hills Station
  •  Emma Krumbee's scarecrow festival - in Belle Plaine
  •  Halloween Party and Poster Contest - in Bloomington; October 31
  •  Kieran's Irish Pub - in Minneapolis; celebration of Samhain (Celtic/Druid and witches' new years); includes contests, free caramel apples and live music
  •  Mall of America's "Camp Spooky" - in Bloomington
  •  Mall-O-Ween - in Fergus Falls; October 31, 2004; at WestRidge Mall
  •  Monsters & Munchkins - in Excelsior; Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council presents non-violent Halloween event geared for elementary school age kids and their families
  •  Monster Bash - in Minneapolis; October 22, 2005; at Creative Kidstuff
  •  Twin Cities Halloween Events 2003
  •  Vergas Halloween Party - in Vergas; October 31, 2004
USA - Mississippi
  •  Halloween on the Bayou - in Ocean Springs; October 30, 2004; at Gulf Islands National Seashore; What tales of the bayou will the "creatures" of Gulf Islands National Seashore have to tell? Wear your costume and join a ranger to explore the spooky side of the park
  •  Haunted Forest - in Picayune; October 30, 2004; at Crosby Arboretum; What lurks in the Arrival Journey at night? Join arboretum staff for spooky surprises on this trail that becomes a haunted forest
  •  Pumpkin Carving - in Picayune; October 17, 2004; at Crosby Arboretum; bring a pumpkin; templates and carving tools will be provided to show you haw to create a masterpiece
  •  St James Parish Fall Festival - in Gulfport; October 16 - 17, 2004; at St James Catholic Church; crafts, games, plants, Pumpkin Patch, live entertainment
  •  St. Clare Fair - in Waveland; October 29 - 31, 2004; at St. Clare Catholic Church; trick-or-treating, games for all ages, carnival rides, celebrity chefs, live entertainment, haunted hay ride, crafters, silent auction and raffles
USA - Missouri
  •  96.5 The Buzz Halloweenie Roast - in Kansas City; October 17, 2004; at the Uptown Theater
  •  An Evening with Edgar Allen Poe and Friends at the 1859 Jail - in Indpendence, MO; October 30, 2004
    Join in with Poe and Friends for an evening of spine chilling adventure at the 1859 Jail and Marshal's Home
  •  Boo at the Zoo - in Kansas City; October 28 - 31, 2004; at the Kansas City Zoo; fun-filled days of music, activities and of course trick-or-treating
  •  Crown Center Pumpkin Patch - in Kansas City; October 16, 2004; at Crown Center; annual benefit featuring a 30,000 pound pile of pumpkins, children's games, activities, entertainers and music. The StoneLion Puppets' free Halloween performance is at 12:00 & 2:00 pm
  •  Family Fun Day and Halloween Parade on Independence Square - in Independence; October 30, 2004
    at Independence Square; trick or treating at shops on Square; parade at 3:00
  •  Elmwood Cemetery "Graveyard 5K Run and Family Walk" - in Kansas City; October 30, 2004; at Elmwood Cemetery; sanctioned by USA Track and Field; Kids Halloween Dash, Halloween Costume Contest
  •  Ghostly Lore of the Frontier - in Sibley, MO; October 30, 2004
    at Ft. Osage, exit N from US 24 at Buckner, Mo. 3 miles to Sibley
    A "spinetingling" moonlit tour of Fort Osage and its ghostly inhabitants. Sip cider and listen to haunting tales of the frontier
  •  Kansas City Symphony presents "Halloween Spooktacular" - in Kansas City; October 30, 2004; at Midland Theatre
  •  Pony Express PumpkinFest - in St. Joseph; October 8 - 10, 2004; at Pony Express National Museum & Patee Park; a fall family arts festival with “Lighting of Great Pumpkin Mountain” on Friday night; over 800 carved and electrically lit pumpkins, all wired together to light up on cue; a children’s art and games tent, food and craft vendors, children’s costume parade on Saturday morning at 11 am, a petting zoo, pony rides, horse and buggy rides, roaming entertainment, Kiddyland and Carnival, Mini Mary’s, a fortune teller
  •  Scarecrow Spectacular at Powell Gardens - in Kingsville; October 2 - November 16, 2004; scarecrows created in a contest among staff and volunteers of Powell Gardens
    •  Halloween Spooktacular! - October 22 - 23, 2004; at Powell Gardens; pre-register by October 15th to trick-or-treat among your favorite storybook characters in the Gardens lit by jack-o-lanterns
    •  Spooktacular Jack O'Lantern Walk - October 24, 2004; at Powell Gardens; visitors can take a spooky self-guided tour through the Gardens
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USA - New Jersey
  •  Children's Halloween Show - in West Patterson; October 30, 2005; at West Patterson Park
  •  Dark Forest Haunted Hayride - in Glen Gardner
  •  Frightfest at Schaefer Farms - October 3 - November; a haunted hayride through 200 acres, a haunted house and a nightmare “mass-acre maize”
  •  Funnj.com/Halloween
  •  Hallow Fest - in Washington; September 30 - October 2, 2005; three day carnival and family festival at Warren County Community College; Warren County Regional Chamber of Commerce
  •  Halloween Experience - in Sparta; October 7 - 30, 2005; narrated 1-1/2 mile haunted ride on tractor pulled wagons; free cider, donut, storyteller; age 10 and under. Tomahawk Trail; Tomahawk Lake
  •  Halloween Express at the Whippany Railway Museum - in Whippany, October 25 - 26, for a haunted ten-mile trip; then go (carefully) through the museum and rail yard, where ghosts, creepy creatures, witches and ghouls are everywhere
  •  Haunted Mill - in Clinton; weekends October 21 - 29, 2005; the historic Red Mill comes alive with the eerie sights and sounds of Halloween; at Red Mill Museum Village
  •  Heaven Hill Farm - in Vernon; Haunted Hayrides October 3 - 25 “Boo Barn,” kiddie rides, pig racing, a hay crawl, corn stalk maize, pumpkin picking, sand art, and face painting
  •  Jersey Devil Haunted Hayride - in Jackson; October 10 - 31; at Indian Rock Resort campgrounds
  •  Masquerade Murder Mystery - in Belvidere; October 29, 2005; . Join in the fun, guided by clues throughout dinner as your character will role-play and try to solve the case. A delicious meal complimented with wine. 7:00pm to 9:30pm. $50 per person. Route 519; at Four Sisters Winery
  •  Nightmare’s Haunted House of the Doctor at Depiero’s Farm - in West Montvale, a fictional 1880’s mortician who mysteriously disappeared in his labyrinthine mansion, never to be seen again—till maybe now. Starting Friday, October 3, The Doctor is open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through November 2
  •  Race’s Farm - in Blairstown, “ghosts will walk and spirits will talk,” during this Haunted Hayride every Friday and Saturday, starting October 3 - 31
  •  Red Mill - in Clinton; the Exodus of the 13th Hour grips guests October 17, 18 , 24 and 25
  •  A SÉANCE WITH JANE DOHERTY - in Succasunna; October 15, 2005; Psychic Jane Doherty, subject of a film and numerous articles, will return for another interesting experience; at Yoga West Holistic and Kripalu Yoga Center
  •  Screaming Run Haunted Walk at Leaming’s Run Gardens - in Swainton, guided nighttime tours take place October 24, 25 and 27 through November 1
  •  Six Flags Fright Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure - in Jackson; the entire park is transformed into a haunted Halloween party, October 3 - November 2; a series of haunted shows and attractions, costumed characters and themed rides, among which are Dead Man's (dance) Party, Hayride To The Unknown, 'Dee Snider Presents The Van Helsing's Curse Fireworks Spectacular!, Hypnosteria, Bad Bob The Bone Butcher and more. A Fright Fest Pet Parade and Costume Contest
  •  The Nature Of Halloween - in Basking Ridge; October 21 - 22, 2005; at Lord Stirling Environmental Education Center; led by a guide, children and their parents will walk shadowy paths to meet and learn about misunderstood, but very important animals, such as a fabulous giant bat, a sly fox, and a totally "toadatious" toad. Limited to ages 3-6, with parent; advance purchase required
  •  Zombie Hall at the Charity Hall - in Bayonne; a very scary place, according to past visitors. Starting October 3
  •  Pumpkin Patches and More - directory
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USA - New York
  •  Children's Day - A Tiny Taste of Terror - in Ulstar Park; October 15, 2005; at Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted House
  •  Children's Village Masquerade Gala - in Dobbs Ferry; October 22, 2005
  •  Greenwich Village Halloween Parade - in NYC; October 31, 2005; theme - Phoenix Re-Rising; benefits Hurricane Katrina relief and the Mardi Gras artists of New Orleans
  •  Halloween Ball - in NYC; October 26, 2005; in Central Park
  •  Halloween in Queens
    •  Halloween Harvest in LIC - in Long Island City
  •  Spooktacular events in Long Island 2004
  •  Halloween Carnival at Chelsea Piers - October 27, 2001; Pier 62 at 23rd St.; "The Best Halloween Party in Town! This fun-filled event for kids of all ages features over four dozen sports-related and traditional carnival games, a haunted ship, a toddler gymnastics arena, miniature golf, a kids' costume parade, major entertainment, plus fabulous prizes and giveaways for all. Last year's event attracted 10,000 people.
  • Halloween Weekend - October 27 - 28, 2001; sponsored by FamilyFun Magazine, bringing families and wildlife together is planned for kids of all ages at the five Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) parks. Each park has something very special to delight and celebrate the scariest day of the year! more information...
  • Ghouls and Gourds - October 28; at BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN; Spend the Sunday before Halloween at Brooklyn Botanic Garden's 4th annual Ghouls and Gourds festival. The afternoon will be filled with enough spooky performances and workshops to make your teeth chatter! Kids can march in a costume parade, enjoy a creepy haunted house, watch a carnivorous plant feeding, or listen to an eerie Halloween concert. There will also be "Glitter Bug" face painting and a Creepy Crawlers workshop about composting with worms. Flying Bridge Community Arts puppeteers show kids how to make their own dancing skeleton puppets, and a swarm of "Big Bug" sculptures descends on the Steinhardt Conservatory!
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  • Hulaween Ball - in NYC; October 31, 2005; at the Waldorf-Astoria
  • Museum of Natural History Halloween Celebration - October 31, 2001; at American Museum of Natural History; four floors will be open for trick-or-treating, arts and crafts, meet-and-greet cartoon characters, and live performances. visiting info...
  • Monster Mash & Harvest Celebration - October 31, 2001; at BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM; the BCM’s annual Halloween party and fall festival is Brooklyn’s favorite family bash; highlights include face painting, “Horror Hospital”, hot apple cider, our live "monster" collection, music, and more. ($5 per person; $25 for a family of up to 6; members half price; call 718-735-4402 for ticket information.) visiting info...
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USA - North Carolina
  •  Ghost Train® Halloween Festival - in Blowing Rock
  •  Halloween Fun Weekend - in Hiddenite; October 14 - 16, 2005; at HiddeNite Family Fun Campground; kids crafts, pumpkin carving, hayride, costume contest, bonfire, haunted trail
  •  Myth Mayhem a Gaelic Halloween Festival - in Cary; October 28, 2006; 11am until 10pm at Koko Booth Regency Park; Celtic music, dancers, candy apples, haunted trails, a haunted house, costume prizes, wizards and fire eating jugglers. Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster, $7 & $5 dollars.
  •  Scarecrow Contest / Farm City Day - in Henderson; in October; sponsored by the Henderson County Parks and Recreation and N.C. Cooperative Extension Service
  •  Spooktacular - A Halloween Treat for Families - in Huntersville; October 29, 2005; at North Mecklenburg Park; sponsored by the Town of Huntersville, Davidson, and Cornelius Parks and Recreation Departments; features ventriloquist, moon bounce, costume contest, carnival games, face painting, hayride, storyteller, petting zoo, prizes
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USA - Ohio
  •  Boo at the Zoo - The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium's delightfully haunting Halloween celebration offers candy stations, storytellers, magicians, a haunted train ride
  •  Crypt of Chaos presents Trails from the Crypt - in Hamilton; the last weekend in September - last weekend in October; begins at dusk; hayride at 4600 Stillwell Rd
  •  Haunted Halloween at Bull Run Farms
  •  Halloween Haunted Farm Days - at Bonnybrook Farms; costume Parade, special Trick or Treat candy, Games and Prizes, buy Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, fishing
  •  Haunted Hills at Magic Waters
  •  Scarecrow Festival - in Millersburg; October 11 - 13, 2002; hand-crafted scarecrows (traditional, whimsical, mechanical and children's categories) and art on sale, plus enjoy food, music, interactive demonstrations, and a carnival; alcohol-free
  •  Ohio Cider Festival at Hidden Valley - in Lebanon; October 7 - 8, 2007; Hayrides, barnyard, corn maze, face painting, live music, crafts and food
  •  Scarecrow Festival - in Washington; September 13 - 15, 2002; Arts and crafts, scarecrow contest, queen's pageant, children's contests, carnival foods, kiddie tractor pull, karaoke, grand parade on Sunday, entertainment
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USA - Oregon
USA - Pennsylvania
  •  All Hallows Eve Costume Ball - in Chadds Ford; October 30, 2004
  •  Great Pumpkin Hunt - in Mansfield; October 7 - 9 & 14 - 16, 2005; Kid’s Halloween Party:  find the lost pumpkins; free pumpkins, Witches Brew, Tasty Cobwebs, I-Scream & Pretzels; gigantic Halloween Parade; pumpkin carving contest, costume contest & site decorating contest; trick or treating in the Haunted Park; hay wagon Tour of Decorations; bonfire & wiener roast - Bucktail Family Fun Park provides the food, but you bring the stick.
  •  Dutch Wonderland Happy Hauntings - in Lancaster; October 7 - 30, 2005
  •  Halloween In Hershey
  •  Halloween Harvest Party - in Schwenksville; October 27, 2005; for 3-6 year olds
  •  Idlewild's Halloween Boo - in Ligonier; October 1, 8, 15, 22 - 23 & 29 - 30, 2005
  •  Peddler's Village scarecrow festival - in Bucks County
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USA - Texas
  •  After Dark at the Park - in Arlington; October 14 - 16, 2005; at River Legacy Living Science Center;  science programs, performances by children's entertainer David Chicken and Radio Disney pop group the R.D. Superstar Kids, crafts, a pumpkin patch and food. The first 150 children to arrive each night get goody bags.
  •  Batty at the Ballpark - in Arlington; October 29, 2005; at The Legends of the Game Baseball Museum; make masks, decorate pumpkins, take part in baseball-related activities and hear spooky stories. One free ticket for a ballpark tour with each ticket purchased..
  •  Boo on the Boardwalk - in Kemah; October 1 - 31, 2005; Spooky weekend fun includes pumpkin decorating, great pumpkin weight-guessing contest, pony rides, hayrides, magic shows, spooky musical entertainment; costume contests October 22 & 29
  •  Boo at the Dallas Zoo - in Dallas; October 29 - 30, 2005; features treat stations, children's crafts, bounce houses and costumed characters
  •  Boo at the Fort Worth Zoo - in Ft. Worth; October 22 - 29, 2005; a not-too-scary family event with live entertainment, games, costumed characters and trick-or-treating
  •  Boo at the Gladys Porter Zoo - in Brownsville; October 30 - 31, 2005
  •  Boo Bash for Kidz - in Houston; October 30, 2005; at Traders Village
  •  Boo-berg Halloween Carnival - in Rosenberg; October 27, 2005; at the Rosenberg Civic & Convention Center
  •  BOOseum - in Dallas; October 15 - 31, 2005; "boos without the boo-hoos," at the Dallas Children's Museum inside Valley View Center; trick-or-treating, a maze room, Halloween arts and crafts, arcade games and crazy mirrors. Geared toward ages 2 to 10.
  •  Children of the Strings Orchestra Halloween Concert - The orchestra presents a concert of classical, jazz, blues, rock 'n' roll and other music. Kids are encouraged to come in costume, and some Main Street businesses will have candy for trick-or-treaters. Oct. 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. Main Street gazebo, Main Street and Northwest Second, Grand Prairie. Free.
  •  David Chicken Boo Boogie Bash - in Dallas; October 29, 2005; at Lakewood Theater; concert featuring the children's entertainer includes a costume contest and Halloween-themed activities.
  •  Candlelight Tours - in El Paso; October 21, 2005; guided tours of the historic 1875 adobe home with its three suspected ghosts; at the Magoffin Home State Historic Site
  •  Coffins on Parade - in San Antonio; October 29, 2005; along the River Walk
  •  Count Dracula - in Mesquite; October 28 - November 12, 2005; at Mesquite Arts Center; presented by Mesquite Community Theatre
  •  Creepy Crawlers at Armand Bayou Nature Center - in Pasadena; October 21 - 22, 2005; a family-orientated Halloween alternative; guided night hikes, storytelling, face painting, hayrides
  •  Dragon's Halloween Ball - in Dallas; October 29, 2005; at Club Seven; adults only; Exotic 2005 Dragon Goddess body art by Leroy Roper
  •  Fall Scarecrow Festival - in Midlothian; October 15, 2005; sponsored by the Midlothian Chamber of Commerce
  •  Fright Fest - in Arlington; October 1 - 31, 2005; at Six Flags Over Texas
    • Pumpkin Decorating Contest - October 21, 2005
    • Fright Fest Pet Parade - pets are welcome to participate; also a pet costume contest
  •  Fright Fest Pooch Parade - in Houston; October 5, 2002; creepy canines and their haunting humans will join the Houston Humane Society and Six Flags AstroWorld staff for a fur-raising HOWL-oween; Costume Contests (Scariest, Funniest, Most Creative, Best Canine/Human Combo) and/or Smartest Dog Contest
  •  Fright Nights at Tablerock's Trail - in Salado; October 29 - 31, 2005; Tablerock's half-mile walking trail features the classics and information about the authors of The Headless Horseman, Macbeth, Wizard of Oz, The Mummy, Frankenstein
  •  Galleria Ice Skating School Halloween Party - in Dallas; October 28, 2005
  •  Ghostly Frontier Haunted Village - in Buffalo Gap; October 28 - 31, 2005; at the Buffalo Gap Historic Village
  •  Ghostly Gardens - in Galveston; October 30, 2005; at Moody Gardens; spooky activities include trick-or-treating, creepy crafts and a costume contest
  •  Goblins in the Gardens - in Dallas; October 29, 2005; at the Dallas Arboretum; trick-or-treat scavenger hunt, carnival games, a petting zoo and face painting. Free with arboretum admission.
  •  Ghosts of the Gulf Coast - in Quintana; October 30, 2005; at Quintana Beach County Park
  •  Halloween at Stockyards Station - in Fort Worth; October 31, 2005; offers safe Halloween fun and trick-or-treating
  •  Halloween Festival - in Freeport; October 31, 2005; at Freeport Recreation Center
  •  Halloween in the Park - in Montgomery; October 31, 2005; at Cedar Brake Park; children’s activities, entertainment, food
  •  Halloween Children’s Concerts - in Austin; October 30, 2005; at Paramount Theatre
  •  Halloween at the Hatchery - in Athens; October 27, 2005; at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
  •  Halloween Carnival - in Baytown; October 29, 2005; petting zoo, face painting, pony ride, train ride, moon jump, costume contest
  •  Halloween Haunted House & Carnival - in Kyle; October 29 - 30, 2005
  •  Halloween Extravaganza - in Sweetwater; October 29, 2005; Includes fun activity booths, haunted house and costume contest for all ages; at Texas State Technical College
  •  Halloween Pipescreams - in Midland; October 28, 2005; at the Midland Center
  •  Halloween at Stockyards Station - in Fort Worth; October 31, 2005; experience safe Halloween fun and trick-or-treating
  •  Halloweenfest - in Sattler; October 31, 2005; provides a safe trick-or-treating environment at Canyon Lake
  •  Halloween Carnival - in Kingsland; October 29, 2005; at Kingsland Community Center; for children only
  •  Halloween Ghost Stories & Hayride - in Galveston; October 29, 2005; at Galveston Island State Park; reservations required
  •  Halloween Fun Day - in Quanah; October 31, 2005; children can enjoy trick-or-treating, along with window contests and a jack-o-lantern carving contest
  •  Halloween Haunted Trail - in Edna; October 29, 2005; at Lake Texana State Park; haunted trail, hayride, costume contest, games
  •  Halloween Paper Making - in McAllen; October 8, 2005; at the International Museum of Art and Science
  •  Halloween Party - in Spring Branch; October 30, 2005; at Guadalupe River State Park; haunted trail with treats, marshmallow roasting, costume contest with prizes, storytelling
  •  Halloween Party at Messina Hof Winery - in Bryan; October 31, 2005
  •  Halloween Spooktacular - in Taylor; October 31, 2005; Includes games, costume contest, free candy and photos. Murphy Park
  •  Halloween Thrills & Chills - in Dallas; October 30, 2005; at Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
  •  Halloween Trick or Treat - in Lake Jackson; October 31, 2005; at Brazos Mall
    • Costume Contest - October 29, 2005; registration 10:00 AM at Center Court
  •  Halloween Tricks & Treats - in Midland; October 31, 2005; at The Petroleum Museum; enjoy safe trick-or-treating, chemistry experiments, rides through the oil patch, snacks, candy and a spook-tacular good time
  •  Halloween Trunk or Treat - in Kerr; October 31, 2005; at First Christian Church; all ages welcome for a safe and fun Halloween celebration. 5:30 - 7:30 pm
  •  Haunted Halloween at the Hogg - October 22, 2005; at Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site; haunted barn, hayrides through the park, games, stories and fortune telling
  •  Haunted Hallway - in Grand Prairie; October 29, 2005;  Celebrate Halloween with a haunted house and lots of free candy; at Traders Village
  •  Haunted Happenings - in Lake Jackson; October 27, 2005; at Lake Jackson Historical Museum
  •  Haunted Hay Ride - in Uvalde; October 29, 2005; for adults and children, at Fort Inge
  •  Haunted Villa Surprise - in Bryan; October 30, 3005
  •  Heritage Scaritage Festival - in Baytown; October 29, 2005; at Republic of Texas Plaza Park; arts & crafts, great food, kids activities, about 150 Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District students perform, pumpkin pie-eating contest; fun for the entire family
  •  Hidden Oaks Farm Pumpkin Patch - in Montalba; Saturdays in October, 2005; pumpkin patch, scarecrows, farmyard animals, farm house gift shop, and hay rides
  •  Hoot N' Howl - in North Richland Hills; October 29, 2005; at Green Valley Park; the city of North Richland Hills presents live entertainment, bounce houses, game booths, a haunted hayride and a costume contest for kids
  •  Oak Lawn Super Hero Halloween - The Street Party - in Dallas; October 29, 2005; in the 3900 block of Cedar Springs; costume party on October 31, 2005; for adults
  •  Safe Trick or Treat - in DeSoto; October 31, 2005; at DeSoto Town Center
  •  Safe Trick or Treat - in Stephenville; October 31, 2005; More than 1,500 costumed kids and adults converge on downtown where participating businesses hand out candy 
  •  Scare on the Square - in Huntsville; October 31, 2005; trick-or-treating around the square, free pizza and drinks, arts & crafts, games and music
  •  Scare on the Square - in McKinney; October 31, 2005
  •  Scare on the Square - in Nacogdoches; October 29, 2005; provides a fun, family friendly community Halloween celebration
  •  Scarecrow Festival - in Chappell Hill; October 8 - 9, 2005; October 14 - 15, 2006 Enjoy the magical land of scarecrows and a pumpkin patch. 250+ craft booths, food, live music and family fun!
  •  Scarecrow Festival - in Electra; October 29, 2005; Halloween costume contest, cake walk, game booths, concessions and bingo
  •  Scaredy Cats Fall Festival - in Fort Worth; October 29, 2005; at LaGrave Field; Games, a bounce house, trick-or-treating, a children's costume contest and a haunted house; presented by the Fort Worth Cats
  •  Screams Halloween Theme Park - in Waxahachie; October 7 - 8, 14 - 15, 21 - 22 & 28 - 30, 2005; four haunted houses, a haunted maze, children's area, live music, Hollywood Movie Monster Museum, food court, games, karaoke; the world's largest Halloween theme park
  •  Skating Spooktacular - in Dallas; October 28, 2005; at the Americas Ice Garden; Halloween party with skating exhibitions, on-ice games, costume contests, scary movies and snacks
  •  Snow White And The Seven Warts Party - in Hurst; October 31, 2005; at Belaire Plaza; the opening night of the interactive Artie's Playhouse theater production features a party with prizes for costumes and treats; presented by Artisan Center Theater
  •  Spirit of Halloween Benefit - in Austin; October 30, 2005; at The Crossings; mystery theater and dance
  •  Spooky Science - in Dallas; October 30, 2005; at The Science Place, at Fair Park; indoor trick-or-treating stations where kids get trinkets or candy for participating in science-themed Halloween activities; costume contest, bounce house, demonstrations by the museum's "mad scientist" and an appearance by Radio Disney's Jay Jenson
  •  St. John's Kooky Carnival - in Odessa; October 29, 2005; at Ector County Coliseum, Barns D & E; games, food and refreshments
  •  Terror on the Bayou - Runaway Fright Train Ride - in Jefferson; October 13 - 16, 20 - 23 & 27 - 30, 2005; offers a unique and frightening ride on a steam train at night through the woods; also Haunted Forest Walk and Creepy Scream Maze
  • Trendsetters Halloween Costume Ball - in Dallas; October 29, 2005; at Poor David's Pub; bands in costume, costume contest with prizes for categories including best trendsetting costume, most unusual, scariest and costume least likely to be socially acceptable
  •  Trick or Treat on Commerce St - in Jacksonville; October 31, 2005
  •  Trick or Treat Trail - in Pearland; October 31, 2005; at Independence Park; dress up and collect candy in a safe and fun environment
  •  Valley Ranch Pumpkin Dash And Fall Festival - in Irving; October 22, 2005; at Cimarron Recreation Center; a 5-kilometer race and 1-kilometer fun run, games, face painting, chili cook-off, bounce houses, pumpkin patch photo area; costume contests for children, adults and pets; benefits the American Stroke Association
  •  The Zombie Zone - in Mesquite; October 22 & 28 - 29, 2005; at Eastfield College soccer fields; take shots at zombies, skeletons and pumpkins in this paintball shooting gallery
  •  Zoo Boo - in Lufkin; October 28 - 29, 2005
  •  ZooBoo Children's Halloween Celebration - in Waco; October 31, 2005; safe and fun children's activities at Cameron Park Zoo
  •  [past] Elf Tabatha Mystery Poker Run & Fright 5-K Run Walk n' Roll - in Canyon Lake; October 30, 2004
  •  Halloween Carnival on the Square - in Eden; October 30, 2004
  •  Halloween Happenings - in Hillsboro; October 29 - 31, 2004; Includes spooktacular sales, Haunted Walk for adults, "candy-licious" kids surprises; Reservations required for Haunted Walk; Prime Outlet Center
for your pets:
  •  Annual D/FW Pug Rescue Club’s Pug-o-Ween - in Arlington; October 23, 2005; at at Elzie Odom Recreation Center; Rescued Pug Parade and Costume Contest
  •  Barktoberfest at Fort Woof - in Fort Worth; October 29, 2005; Fun Run; bring your leashed dog
  •  Canine Howl-O-Ween Parade - in Arlington; October 22, 2005; at Vandergriff Park; two fenced fields, multiple activities, costumes optional
  •  Bow-Wow Halloween Hustle Dog Walk or Run - in Waxahachie; October 29, 2005; includes a 1- or 2-mile walk and a variety of dog contests; at Getzendaner Park
  •  Growl-a-Ween - in Dallas; October 22, 2005 at NorthPark Center (dogs must use the mall entrance near Neiman Marcus); dogs compete in a costume contest, and humans can get into the fun with owner-pet look-alike contests, as well as a best child and pet pair competition; pumpkin patch and photo area; benefits the SPCA of Texas
  •  Howloween Mutt Masquerade and Luncheon - in Dallas; October 22, 2005; at Stratos; pet costume contest with categories for the scariest, most original and funniest entries; pet-owner dress-alike competition; raffle, three-course meal (for humans) and beverages; benefits Operation Kindness
  •  Halloween Party at High-Stone Pet Lodge - in Dallas; October 29, 2005; bring your dogs! Better yet - bring them in costume! Prizes and treats for costumes. Fun events and games too. Advan-Tex Pet photographer will be there to take your photo (no sitting fee) and developed on site. ID America will also be there to make your Doggie Drivers Licenses!
  •  Velvet Snout’s Annual Howl-O-Ween Bash - in Garland; October 29, 2005; 2 parties; 10 am -12pm and 1-3pm. Open play, costume contests, games, pictures, door prizes and more!  proof of vaccines required
haunted houses
USA - Utah
USA - Vermont
USA - Virginia
USA - Washington
USA - West Virginia
  •  Boo Y’all: Legend and Folktales - in Fairmont; October 30 - 31, 2005; at Prickett’s Fort State Park; folklore, legends and ghost stories are on tap, and cider will be served after the tour
  •  Haunted Hay Ride - in New Manchester; October 19 - 21, 2005; at Tomlinson Run State Park
  •  Haunted Group Camp - in Dunlow; October 26 - 27, 2005; at Cabwaylingo State Forest; presented by the Cabwaylingo State Forest Foundation
  •  Halloween Spooktacular - in Huntington; at Camden Park
  •  Haunted Trail - in Beaver; October 26 - 31, 2005; at Little Beaver State Park
  •  Halloween Party - in Cairo; October 27, 2005; at North Bend State Park; celebrate Halloween with refreshments, candy, games, pumpkin carving and a costume contest; at the picnic shelter
  •  Halloween Party - October 22, 2005; at Blackwater Falls State Park; costume judging for children 12 & younger
USA - Wisconsin
USA - Wyoming
  •  Halloween Carnival - in DuBois; October 31, 2005; at Headwaters
  •  Snow King Halloween Bash - in Jackson Hole; at Snow King Center; benefits Community Childrens Project; costume contest; tickets available at The Shady Lady
 
Central America & Caribbean
Caribbean
Central America
Dominican Republic
 
South America
South America
 
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safety

pet safety

 Halloween can be stressful and dangerous for your pets. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) advises:
  • Don't leave your pet out in the yard on Halloween.  Tricksters can harm your pet.
  • Too many strangers can be scary, so dogs and cats should be kept in a separate room during trick-or-treat visiting hours. When opening the door for trick-or-treaters, be very careful your pet doesn't dart outside.
  • Be careful of pets around a lit pumpkin; pets may knock it over and cause a fire.
  • Candy is not for pets; chocolate is poisonous to many animals, and tin foil and cellophane candy wrappers can be hazardous if swallowed.
  • Don't dress the dog or cat in costume unless you know he or she loves it.
    • Make sure the costume isn't annoying or unsafe.  It should not constrict the animal's movement, hearing or ability to breathe or bark.  Also, there should not be small, dangling, or easily chewed-off pieces (choking hazard).
    • Be careful not to obstruct your pet's vision.  Even the sweetest animal can get snappy when he or she can't see.
  • Make sure your pet is wearing proper identification.  If they become lost or hurt, you increase the chances that they will be returned to you.

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