TRICK OR TREAT HOURS
All trick or treating is Oct. 31
Chesterton 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Hebron 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Kouts 5 to 7 p.m.
LaCrosse: 5 to 7 p.m.
Portage: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Porter County 5:30 to 7:30 Oct. 31
Valparaiso: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Wanatah: 5 to 7 p.m.
Hobart: 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Lake Station: 5 to 8 p.m.
Merrillville: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST | Chesterton
A community-wide pumpkin carving contest, created and sponsored by Kelly of The Red Cup Cafe & Deli, along with the Three Days and Nights of Halloween Committee of the Duneland Business Initiative Group will take place Oct. 31. Bring already-carved pumpkins to the gazebo at Thomas Centennial Park between 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. for judging. the top three winners will be announced at 8 p.m. First place winner receives a $100 savings bond, second place receives a $75 savings bond. and third place receives a $50 savings bond from Horizon Bank. All carved pumpkin entries will receive free cookie coupons from the Red Cub.
FYI: Visit www.DuneBig.com
SCAVENGER HUNT | Chesterton
The Three Days and Nights of Halloween Scavenger Hunt begins with your first clue at Tiger Lily Kids, 206 S. Calumet in downtown Chesterton on Oct. 29 through Oct. 31. Tiger Lily Kids hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
At Tiger Lily Kids, you will receive your official Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt bag, complete with a map and locations of additional participating shops and businesses. Clues to finding hidden tokens will be provided by each spooktacular Duneland merchant listed on the map. Only one token from each store will be accepted in exchange for treats. Bring the tokens from your scavenger hunting to the Gazeboo at Thomas Centennial Park in downtown Chesterton between 3:30 and 8 p.m. on Oct. 31 for treats.
FYI: Call (219) 929-4300.
HAUNTED HOUSE | Hebron
Hebron National Junior Honor Society is sponsoring its annual Haunted House Oct. 30 and 31. Hours are 4:30 to 6 p.m. for ages 9 and younger and 7:30 to 10:30 for ages 10 and older. Hours for Oct. 31 are 7:30 to 10 p.m. Admission is $3 for ages 10 and older and $1 for ages 9 and younger. All proceeds go towards helping Hebron families in need during the winter holidays.
FYI: Call (219) 996-4771.
HAUNTED TRAIL RIDE | Porter County
ABATE of Indiana sponsors a Phantom of the Pines Haunted Trail Ride from 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 31 and 7 to midnight Nov. 1 at Pines Ski Lodge, 684 Meridian Road. Cost is $5; children younger than 6 are free with an adult. There also is a bake sale, food and drinks.
FYI: Call (129) 405-0615 or 929-4655 or 531-1728.
TERROR TOWN | Chesterton
Terror Town of Chesterton - Nightmare on Brown Avenue event begins at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at 100 Brown Ave. This is an indoor festival with something for everyone. Pass through the haunted halls of Madness Mansion, games, prizes, fortune telling and face painting at the Creepy Carnival and try the ghoulish gourmet treats. There will be a lights on version through the haunted house from 3:30 to 5 p.m. with a lights off version from 6 to 10 p.m. There also will be a costume contest each night at 5:30 p.m.; win a prize. There is free parking. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for ages 10 and younger. Proceeds from the event benefit the Duneland Extreme Sport's Park and the Duneland Boys & Girls Club.
FYI: Call (219) 926-3622 or visit www.DuneBIG.com
Halloween workshop bash | Porter County
The Art Barn School of Art, 695 N. County Road 400 East, will hold a Halloween workshop bash from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 26. Fee is $20 per child and is for ages 5 to 13. Call to reserve a spot. snacks include taffy apples, cider and munchies.
FYI: Call (219) 462-9009.
HAUNTED GYMNASIUM | Hobart
St. Bridget School is holding a Haunted Gymnasium from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 31 and Oct. 29 and 30 at 107 Main St. Donation is $10 for adults and $7 for students.
Food will be available for purchase
FYI: Call Diana at (219) 682-6693 or Nikki at (219) 712-0804.
Trunk or Treat | Hobart
Jubilee Worship Center will host a Trunk or Treat event from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 at the center, 415 N. Hobart Road. Children come through the line of decorated cars to receive lots of candy. We also have a bonfire going to roast hot dogs and make s'mores. Hot chocolate and drinks are also served.
FYI: Call (219) 947-0301.
Halloween show | Whiting
"SPELLBOUND! The Halloween Show II" is a Halloween musical set to popular music. It features George Rogers Clark students in full makeup and costumes dancing to songs like "Thriller" and "Beat It." Children and students are encouraged to come dressed in Halloween costumes and will receive a discount price. All children will receive a Halloween goodie bag after the show. Performances are at 6 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 and 2 p.m. Nov. 2 in the George Rogers Clark Auditorium, 1921 Davis Ave. Ticket prices are $3 for students and senior citizens and $6 for adults.
FYI: Call (219) 659-3522.
Halloween event | Chicago Heights
Little ghosts and goblins and their parents are invited to enjoy a Halloween extravaganza filled with candy, hay rides, carnival games and more at Prairie State College. The free family event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31 in the Prairie Center gym on the college's main campus, 202 S. Halsted St. Attendees are encouraged to dress in costume. The 12th annual Halloween Family Fun Fest is for children through age 12. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The Chicago Heights police and fire departments will make safety presentations about fire and personal safety.
FYI: Call (708) 709-3500.
Halloween events | Glenwood
The Glenwood Parks Program will sponsor festivities beginning at 6 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Arquilla Park Fieldhouse. Children can win prizes by entering a costume contest that will be broken into age groups. A bonfire will be conducted in the park by the Glenwood Fire Department. Treats will be provided for the children in the fieldhouse.
Halloween Bingo | Calumet City
Halloween Bingo is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. tonight at Calumet City Public Library, 660 Manistee Ave. It's for ages 6 and older. Register.
FYI: Call (708) 862-6220.
Trick or Treat | Calumet City
Calumet City Public Library, 660 Manistee Ave., will have trick-or-treating from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 31. Register.
FYI: Call (708) 862-6220.
Free admission | Chicago
The Museum of Science and Industry is offering free general admission on Halloween, Oct. 31. Kids are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes, but face masks and costume weapons must be left at coat check.
FYI: Visit www.msichicago.org.
Franken Plaza | Chicago
Daley Plaza is re-vamped this Halloween as it becomes Franken Plaza with new performances, movie nights and more through Halloween with hours of 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Admission is free. Kids and adults can take part in pumpkin and mask decorating, spooky storytellers, new scary movie nights and new performances from Midnight Circus, Spunn and Pyrotechniq.
FYI: Visit www.chicagoween.us.
Haunted tours | Chicago
Glessner House Museum, 1800 S. Prairie Ave., will host Haunted Tours of Prairie Avenue at 7 and 8 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Admission is $10 for the event, which includes tales of untimely endings, strange sounds and unexplained sightings. Costumed docents lead attendees on a 45-minute tour of Prairie Avenue after dark. Reservations are recommended.
FYI: Call (312) 326-1480 or visit www.glessnerhouse.org.
Poe readings | Chicago
Glessner House Museum, 1800 S. Prairie Ave., will host its 22nd annual Edgar Allen Poe Readings at 5 and 8 p.m. Nov. 1. Admission is $25. Squirm in your seat as actors from Lifetime Theatre present staged readings of Poe's terrifying stories and poetry. Reservations are required
FYI: Call (312) 326-1480 or visit www.glessnerhouse.org.
Creatures of night | Chicago
Garfield Park Observatory will host Creatures of the Night from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at 300 N. Central Park Ave. Come visit us at the conservatory during this special free event where live nocturnal animals, like fruit bats, spiders, owls, and more, make a rare daytime appearance. Night-dwelling animals have special adaptations, or "tricks" that help them roam in the dark. Children and families can learn an adaptation trick, and get a treat at each of the special critter stations. Other activities include spider plantings, glow in the dark necklaces and bat origami.
FYI: Call (773) 638-1766, ext. 18, or visit www.garfieldconservatory.org.Monster Mash | ChicagoThe Hegewisch branch of the Chicago Public Library will host Monster Mash from 3 to 4 p.m. Oct. 29 at the library, 3048 E. 130th St. Children of all ages are invited to participate in a special story time celebration of Halloween.
Monster Mash | Chicago
The Hegewisch branch of the Chicago Public Library will host Monster Mash from 3 to 4 p.m. Oct. 29 at the library, 3048 E. 130th St. Children of all ages are invited to participate in a special story time celebration of Halloween. FYI: Call (312) 747-0046.Haunted House | ChicagoThe Fear: Haunted House is from 6 to 11 p.m. now through Nov. 2 at Navy Pier. Admission is $20. Zombie Army Productions is opening the newest "adult theme" haunted attraction at the gates of Navy Pier. Visitors will go through a collection of the darkest creatures known from across the globe. Captured, locked in shipping containers, and waiting to be released on the shores of Chicago, these aggressive beasts will claw through anything, including you, for their freedom. Coupons are available at www.navypier.com. Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult.FYI: Visit www.navypier.com.Sideshow characters | ChicagoThe Carnival of Curiosities is now through Nov. 1 in Pier Park on Navy Pier. Hours are 4
to 9 p.m. Fridays, 1 to 9 p.m. Saturdays, 1 to 6 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free. This "scare-free" family event features sideshow costumed characters. Guests can interact with their favorite sideshow characters including the half Bride & Groom, Fortune Teller, Traveling Machine Man, Organ Grinder, and Human Monkey and more. FYI: Visit www.navypier.com.Fall fireworks | ChicagoFall fireworks at Navy Pier are at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, now through Nov. 1. Navy Pier's popular fireworks continue to sparkle above the lakefront with breathtaking shows this fall season. Navy Pier fall fireworks are synchronized to themed soundtracks for various fall festivities including A Tribute to Latin Music in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and a special Halloween soundtrack FYI: Visit www.navypier.com.Haunted rides | ChicagoPier Park on Navy Pier will have haunted rides on the Ferris wheel now through Nov. 1. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday to Saturday. Experience the fright on the ferris wheel 150 feet high in the sky. Riders will listen to eerie Chicago ghost stories inside their gondola car. FYI: Visit www.navypier.com.
FYI: Call (312) 747-0046.
Haunted House | Chicago
The Fear: Haunted House is from 6 to 11 p.m. now through Nov. 2 at Navy Pier. Admission is $20. Zombie Army Productions is opening the newest "adult theme" haunted attraction at the gates of Navy Pier. Visitors will go through a collection of the darkest creatures known from across the globe. Captured, locked in shipping containers, and waiting to be released on the shores of Chicago, these aggressive beasts will claw through anything, including you, for their freedom. Coupons are available at www.navypier.com. Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
FYI: Visit www.navypier.com.
Sideshow characters | Chicago
The Carnival of Curiosities is now through Nov. 1 in Pier Park on Navy Pier. Hours are 4 to 9 p.m. Fridays, 1 to 9 p.m. Saturdays, 1 to 6 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free. This "scare-free" family event features sideshow costumed characters. Guests can interact with their favorite sideshow characters including the half Bride & Groom, Fortune Teller, Traveling Machine Man, Organ Grinder, and Human Monkey and more.
FYI: Visit www.navypier.com.
Fall fireworks | Chicago
Fall fireworks at Navy Pier are at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, now through Nov. 1. Navy Pier's popular fireworks continue to sparkle above the lakefront with breathtaking shows this fall season. Navy Pier fall fireworks are synchronized to themed soundtracks for various fall festivities including A Tribute to Latin Music in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and a special Halloween soundtrack FYI: Visit www.navypier.com.
Haunted rides | Chicago
Pier Park on Navy Pier will have haunted rides on the Ferris wheel now through Nov. 1. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday to Saturday. Experience the fright on the ferris wheel 150 feet high in the sky. Riders will listen to eerie Chicago ghost stories inside their gondola car.
FYI: Visit www.navypier.com.
