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Tri-State goes beyond trick-or-treating with many weekend haunts
Chloe Hurley helps to move a pumpkin as Travis and Crissy McDonald prepare their home for Halloween Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, in Huntington.
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Here are some Halloween-related events scheduled for this weekend:
Wednesday, Oct. 28
Octubafest, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. A performance of "Tubonium," the university's tuba/euphonium ensemble. The group will perform a concert with several traditional Oktoberfest marches and polkas complemented by an array of fun compositions to celebrate Halloween. Free candy. Kid-friendly activities and costumes are welcome. Directed by Dr. George Palton, instructor of tuba. Call 304-696-3117. Marshall University's Smith Music Hall, corner of Hal Greer Boulevard and 3rd Avenue, Huntington. Free.
Thursday, Oct. 29
Ghost Hunt, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 29-31. The Chesapeake Community Center with Quest Paranormal Investigations is sponsoring a ghost hunt. Proceeds will go to the roof fund. Chesapeake Community Center, 3978 Ohio 7, Chesapeake. $20 per person in advance; $25 at the door.
Haunted House, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays; 7 p.m. to All Hallows Eve Friday-Saturday, Oct. 15-31. Concessions available: hot dogs, sodas, baked goods and more. No tickets sold after 9:45 p.m. on Thursdays due to being a school night. AmVets Post 14, 1425 Chestnut St., Kenova. $6; $5 students.
Trunk or Treat, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. Includes candy, games and inflatables. New Hope United Methodist Church, 111 Township Road 1130, Proctorville.
Rock 4 Wishes Halloween Costume Benefit, doors open at 8 p.m., show starts at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. Features All the Above, Relative Obscurity, Voices of Anatole and Given Hatred. Concert is to raise awareness and funds for those very ill, handicapped or in great financial need. Shamrock's Pub, 2050 3rd Ave., Huntington. $5 with costume, $7 no costume.
Fall Festival, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. There will be carnival style games, snacks and candy. Questions, call 304-429-6980. Westmoreland Baptist Church, 3401 Hughes St., Huntington.
Westmoreland Safe "Trick or Treat," 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. Food, candy and games. The entire community is invited. Costumes welcome. Questions, call the church office, 304-429-1348, or Randy Short, 304-429-6980. Westmoreland Baptist Church, 3401 Hughes St., Huntington.
2nd annual Guyandotte Safe Trick or Treat Party and Street Dance, Thursday, Oct. 29. Food, candy and costume contest. UWA Wrestling from 4-5 p.m. Party and street dance from 5-7 p.m. with DJ Jim Davis and Haunted Trail (very frightening) at 8 p.m. Candy is needed. To donate candy, call Rick Simmons, 304-525-1248. Downtown Guyandotte. Free.
93.7 The Dawg's Safe Trick or Treat, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, on 8th Street between 4th and 5th avenues. The Dawg, working in conjunction with the Cabell County Commission, will bring nearly 10,000 tri-state children. Local businesses will participate by handing out candy and stickers. Entertainment provided by "The Spooky D.J." with Ernie "G" Anderson. Downtown Huntington.
Haunt the Library, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. Children can hear some spooky stories and then trick-or-treat at the various departments at all branches of the library. Halloween bags provided. Children who attend regular programs next week are encouraged to attend in costume, and will also get treats. Library staff and members will pass out candy at the front entrance of the main location. Main Branch of Boyd County Public Library, 1740 Central Ave., Ashland.
Safe Halloween Party, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. Sponsored by the Eastern Star. Questions, call 740-886-0615. Proctorville Masonic Lodge No. 550, 340 Front St., Proctorville.
Trunk or Treat, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. Free hot dogs and drinks for everyone. Questions, call 740-867-4337. Chesapeake Church of the Nazarene, 817 3rd Ave., Chesapeake.
Trick-or-Treat, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. The Huntington Community Gardens (HCG) volunteers will hand out candy, hot apple cider and other healthier options to area youth and offering the neighborhood a chance to tour the garden. Call Jennifer Williams, HCG project coordinator, 304-840-2500, or Eve Atkinson, assistant coordinator, 304-697-1402. Kid's Flower Peace Garden, 1016 Minton St., Huntington.
Trunk-or-Treat, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. Children can ask for candy and other nutritious options within the safety of the parking lot. A.D. Lewis Community Center, 1450 A.D. Lewis Ave., Huntington.
Trunk or Treat, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, in parking lot. Westmoreland Church of Christ, 3209 Auburn Road, Huntington.
Friday, Oct. 30
4th Annual Field of Screams, beginning at dark until midnight Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 2-31. Questions, call 304-576-2237. Valley Volunteer Fire Department, W.Va. 2, Apple Grove.
Ironton Lions Club's "Haunted Tunnel," 7-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 and 30-31. All proceeds go to the civic organization's community projects. Haunted Tunnel, Intersection of Ohio 93 and U.S. 52, across from Ironton Hills Shopping Center, Ironton. $5.
Halloween Spooktacular, 6-11 p.m. Friday and Saturdays, Oct. 2-31. Includes a haunted house, the Witches Maze, Haunted Train Ride and more. Questions, call 304-429-4321 or 866-8CAMDEN. Camden Park, U.S. 60 East, Huntington.
Doctor Dekay's House of Screams, 6-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 16-17, 23-24 and 30-31. Featuring four haunted attractions which are Haunted House of Screams, hayride, cemetery and The Dark Forest. Not for the weak of heart. Visit Myspace/doctordekay. Camp Arrowhead, 4200 Boy Scout Road, Ona. $10.
Field of Screams, Friday-Saturday, Oct. 23-24 and 30-31. The maize will shut down before dusk and will have a transformation period. Haunting will begin after completely dark. No tractor will run during haunting. The Maize at Cooper Farms, LLC, W.Va. 3, Box A156, Milton.
Harvest Fest and all Hallows Eve, Friday-Saturday, Oct. 30-31. Questions, call 304-675-7933. Fort Randolph at Krodel Park, Point Pleasant. donations accepted.
Fall Festival, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. Activities include a haunted house, carnival games, concessions, door prizes and more. All proceeds benefit the PTO and fifth grade class trip. Ceredo Elementary, Ceredo.
"The Royale: Haunted Movie Palace," 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 23-24 and 30-31. The grand re-opening of the most infamous movie palace in the history of the silver screen. The Royale features all your favorite horror movie monsters, slashers and ghosts. Visit www.redliontc.org or call 606-571-6478. Red Lion Theatre, 1301 Winchester Ave., second floor, Ashland. $7; $5 children 12 and under.
Buddy Mullins and the Country Good Time Band's Halloween Party, 8-11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. Offering candy, door prizes and concessions. No alcohol or smoking. Milton Volunteer Fire Department, 341 E. Main St., Milton. $6; children 12 and under free.
13th annual Halloween Karaoke Party with Miss Patty, Friday, Oct. 30. Winners of the contest will be chosen according to best dressed for singer impersonation. Fins Cafe/Sharkeys, 410 10th St., Huntington.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Halloween Freektacular with Freekbass, 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. V Club, 741 6th Ave., Huntington. $8.
Halloween Party, Saturday, Oct. 31. Little Misery from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. with a costume contest with prizes at midnight. Reserved seating available. Call 304-429-6210 for details. The Bull, 4840 Piedmont Road, Huntington.
Movie: "The Mummy," 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Rated PG13. Main Branch of Boyd County Public Library, 1740 Central Ave., Ashland.
Adult Halloween Costume Party, 8 p.m.-late Saturday, Oct. 31. Elks Lodge No. 313, 1015 4th Ave., Huntington.
Huntington Halloween Cornhole Tournament for Alzheimer's, registration 10 a.m. tournament begins 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Includes doubles tournament, no two pros or pro caliber players based on ACO CPR rankings. Questions, call 304-743-5986 or 740-894-0684. Sponsored by Atomic Distributing, Scratches Bar, 7UP of South Point, Marshall Hall of Fame Cafe, Tammy Finley and Kindred Communications, 93.7 The Dawg. Marshall Hall of Fame Cafe, 857 3rd Ave., Huntington. $40 per team.
Trunk-or-Treat, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Questions, call 304-617-1332. The Valley of Decision Baptist Church, Tyler Creek Road, Salt Rock.
Halloween Party with Intayke, 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. The Laidback Bar and Grill, 2704 N. 2nd St., Hanging Rock.
Trail Challenge and Fall Festival, registration begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Trail challenge: riders can participate in a beginner course, intermediate course and advanced course. Prizes are 75 percent payouts. Rider's meeting starts at noon. Fall Festival follows the trail challenge (around 4 p.m.). Trick-or-treat candy and a chili supper is planned. Ohio University Southern Ohio Horse Park, Ohio 52 and Bobcat Lane, Franklin Furnace. $2 per person; $5 per car till 2 p.m.
Halloween Dinner and Dance, dinner from 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Menu: roast beef, potatoes, beans, corn, roll and dessert. All proceeds to benefit needy children at Christmas. Hosted by Unit 139 Ladies Auxiliary. Take-out orders available. American Legion Post 139, 1207 Main St., Milton. $6 per plate; $7 for take-out.
Halloween Party, doors open at Saturday, Oct. 31, in the ballroom. Music by Kickin Country Band from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Food and prizes. First, second and third place prizes. VFW Post 1064, 920 7th Ave., Huntington. No cover charge.
Covered Dish/Game Night "A Holy Haunting," 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Offered by the Church's Singles Ministry. Questions or directions, call 304-525-5183 or 304-733-2281. Lewis Memorial Baptist Church's Family Life Center, 5385 West Pea Ridge Road, Huntington.
Halloween Party Fundraiser, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Costume contest, free refreshments and live entertainment by Katie Owens and Leatherwood Band. Offered by Kappa Delta Pi. The goal is to raise $1,000. Ohio University Southern Campus, 1804 Liberty Ave., Ironton. $5 or $4 plus a can of food for a local food bank.
Annual Store Costume Contest, Saturday, Oct. 31. Employees from various stores within the Huntington Mall will be dressed for Halloween. The stores will be competing for your vote. The store that wins will enjoy free lunches at Panera Bread, and the customers that vote will be entered into a drawing to win a free lunch to Panera Bread. Voting takes place at the gazebo. Huntington Mall, U.S. 60 and Mall Road, Barboursville.
Halloween Party, Saturday, Oct. 31. Best costume, prizes and more. Skybox Sportsbar formerly Laredos, 2134 5th Street Road, Huntington.
Traditional Halloween Costume Contest, contest starts at midnight Saturday, Oct. 31. Entertainment by the Dennis Smith band. Fins Cafe/Sharkeys, 410 10th St., Huntington.
