Spooky and Not-So Spooky HALLOWEEN EVENTS

Before trick or treating even begins at the end of the month, there will be many Halloween places and events to attend here in the tri-state area.  If you like the really scary, spooky stuff or the not-so- scary spooky stuff, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this month.

Olde Courthouse Catacombs, Fourth and Vine Streets and The House of Lecter, 325 Main St, downtown Evansville.  Open Sat. Oct. 3 – 7pm-12am; Oct. 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29-31.  Hours are 7p-12am Fridays & Saturdays; 7pm-10pm Sundays-Thursdays.  Admission is $12 and $20 for both.  Visit:  oldcatacombs.com

Newburgh Civitan Zombie Farm, 5466 Vann Rd, Newburgh, IN.  Open Oct. 3-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29-31.  Full scare tours:  Thursday & Sunday, 7-9pm; Friday & Saturday , 7p-12am.  Adults, $12; children, $5.  No scare tours: Thursday-Sunday from 6-6:45pm.

Eville Studios Haunted House, 210 N. Fulton Ave, Evansville, IN.  Open Oct. 3, 8-11,15-18, 22-25, and 29-31.  Visit facebook.com/evillestudios.

Boo at the Zoo, Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden, 1545 Mesker Park Dr.,Evansville, IN. Games, crafts, haunted tram ride and more.  Open Oct. 16 -18, 23-25.  Fri. & Sat. 5pm-8pm, Sundays 3pm – 6pm.  Visit:  meskerparkzoo.com or call 812-435-6143. Tickets on sale now.

Wesselman Woods Nature Center, 551 N. Boeke Rd, Evansville, IN.  Harvest Festival & Hayrides.  Horse-drawn hayrides, children’s crafts, guided night hikes, raptor show & more.  Saturday, October 3, 2pm-8pm.  Admission $5 (2 years & under free).  For more info call (812) 479-0771)

Lyles Station Historic School & Museum, Princeton, IN.  Corn Maze every weekend in October.  Friday 5p-8p; Sat. 1p-8p; Sun. 2p-6p.  Adults 12+ $5.00; Kids 4-12 $4.00.  Visit:  lylestation.org or call 812-385-2534 or 812-779-7456.

Willard Library, 21 First Ave., Evansville, IN.  Grey Lady Ghost Tours.  Reservations required.  Please visit:  Willard.lib.in.us.

Historic Newburgh Ghost Walks, departing from Preservation Hall, 200 State St, Newburgh, IN.  Guiding walking tours with choice between 2 different haunted tours.  Advance tickets: $8 adults, $4.00 children ages 4-12.  After Oct. 15 - $9.00 adults, children $5.00.  Visit:  historicnewbugh.org or stop by the HNI office at 517 W. Main St, Newburgh, IN  47630.  Call 812-853-2815.