Published October 27, 2007 08:13 pm -
Oct. 27: Halloween Happenings
The Herald Bulletin
Today
- Grandma and Grandpa’s Pumpkin and Gourd Patch, 2537 S. 300E in Anderson 1 to 5 p.m. Corn maze, hay rides, pumpkin slingshot and thousands of pumpkins. No admission fee.
- 35th annual Stonycreek Farm Pumpkin Harvest Festival — open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Stonycreek Farm, 11366 Indiana 38E, Noblesville. $5 parking fee per car on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call (317) 776-9427.
- Smith Family Farms Pumpkin Patch — open every weekend through October. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, 7055 W. 675S. Admission is $3 per person, under age 3 is free. Corn maze, hay rides, petting zoo, playground, refreshments and pumpkins.
- Halloween Psychic Fair — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Pyramid of Enlightenment Spiritual Center, 8101 E. Washington St., Indianapolis. $5 admission charge; $10 for 15 minutes of psychic reading. There will be readers of all types — astrology, palmistry, tarot, numerology and clairvoyance. For more information call (317) 899-7590.
- Backyard Greenhouse — 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., 7232 W. 10N, Anderson. Corn maze, which will be haunted at dark, pumpkins,, mums, family fun and refreshments. Cost is $2 for corn maze; children under 3, admitted free.
- Halloween Party — 2 p.m. until ?, Pendleton American Legion Post 117, 611 W. State St., for members, their families and guests. Doors open at noon. Costume judging will be at 2:30 p.m. in three categories, ages one day through 16 years and adults (best dressed). Hot dogs and chips will be served following judging. Carnival games, treats and a tour through the “Haunted Cabin.”
- Halloween ZooBoo — 2 to 7 p.m., Indianapolis Zoo. Dress up the kids in their most ghoulish costumes and join the animals at the Indianapolis Zoo. Not-So-Scary Animal Show at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy the Bounce House and the ever-popular pumpkin bowling, along with monster DJ music and something introduced just last year: a hay maze for the little ones. Halloween ZooBoo is included with regular zoo admission and is free for zoo members. Zoo admission is $13.50 for adults, and $8.50 for seniors 62 and older and kids ages 2 to 12. Children 1 and under are free, and parking is $5 per car.
- Halloween fun — Mounds State Park, Anderson. Variety of fun fall activities: 2 p.m. — going batty, learn about bats with fun games and activities. All activities are free, except the hayride, and open to the public. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Admission to the park is $5.
- Trunk n’ Treat Fall Festival — 3-5 p.m., Daleville Christian Church. Activities include trunk ‘n treating, moon walk, face painting, tumble bus, craft booth and free food.
- Community-wide Trunk-or-Treat — Chesterfield Community Church of God, Indiana 32, from 4 to 6 p.m. This annual event serves the community by offering a safe and fun alternative to door-to-door trick-or-treating. Held in the church parking lot, this event features decorated car trunks, treats, games, and food booths. Children and parents are invited to dress up in their costumes and collect treats from the various trunks. For more information, please contact the church office, (765) 378-7685.
- Trick or Treat at the Park — 5 to 7 p.m. Davis Park, Indiana 32 and Layton Road. For children 0-12. Activities scheduled this year include “Pop”kin Patch, Casper in the Corn, Pumpkin Pull, “Hollo”Bean Toss, Grab-A-Goblin, H-E-Y Ride, candy trails (walk on the trails), refreshments, storyteller, magician and a on Fire presented by the Boy Scouts of America. For anyone without transportation, call the church office at (765) 643-6977.
Monday
- Grandma and Grandpa’s Pumpkin and Gourd Patch, 2537S. 300E in Anderson 10 a.m. until dark. Corn maze, hay rides, pumpkin slingshot and thousands of pumpkins. No admission fee.