CEDAR LAKE —                       —  
   Oct. 11 & 12, Haunted Crafts, Teens create Halloween décor, eat gross and creepy food, 4pm, Library, 374-7121, www.lcplin.org.
   Pumpkin Patch - October 22, 4- 6 pm. Be creactive- for ages 10 to 16. Get 2 pumpkins to paint or carve, one for home and other for Pumpkin Patch at Town Complex. Pizza served. $5, Limited to 20 register 374-4444, Park office.
   Haunted Clubhouse - October 21- 22, 6-9:30 pm. scenes throughout the Monetary Clubhouse (9800 W. 129th Avenue). Adults - $3.00 , children 10and under $1.50. Proceeds will benefit the Park Depart & sponsoring Key Club. Refreshments available to purchase. Park Office - 374-4444.
   Kids Day - October 28, 9- 3 pm at the Park Building, 7408 Constitution Avenue. Bring a sack lunch, snacks and refreshments 9 - 10:30 am - Legos, 10:30- Noon - Arts & Crafts, Noon lunch, 12:30 -2 pm - Science Projects, 2- 3 pm -    Table Games. Open to children ages 5-12. register by October 26 $5, Park Office - 374-4444
   Not-So-ScaryGolf , Oct. 8-9; 15-16; 22-23; 29 2011 Lake County Parks Department hosts Not-So-Scary Mini Golf for all ages from 6 to 9 p.m on the 18 hole miniature course at Cedar Creek Family Golf Center, 10483 W. 109th Ave.   
   Halloween decorations will create a spooky atmosphere; wear a costume, receive a treat. Cost is $5.50 for adults and $4.50 for children 12 and younger. 365-2902.
   Trunk or Treat, Oct. 28 2011 5-7pm, rain or shine, Cedar Lakes Conference Grounds 864-0300 x 130.
CHESTERTON & INDIANA DUNES PARKS —
     October 22, Owl Banding- special saw-whet owl, 7pm, Nature Center, IN Dunes State Park, 1600N 25E, 926-1390, www.interpretiveservices.in.gov.
   October 29 4-5:30pm Trick or Treating! Bring your ghouls & goblins for some fun in the campgrounds, 6pm, Things that Go Bump in the Night! Registration is limited for this special “Howl”oween night hike. Sign up at the Nature Center at 9:30am (Must be present to sign up) IN Dunes State Park, 1600N 25E, 926-1390, www.interpretiveservices.in.gov.
   Oct 29 8pm Owls Up Close! our special saw-whet owl banding project. If conditions are right, we’ll have up close views of this amazing owl. Bundle up and join us at Nature Center, IN Dunes State Park, 1600N 25E, 926-1390, www.interpretiveservices.in.gov.
   Oct 30 2pm A Witch Hunt! Meet at the Nature Center for a 45-minute stroll in search of the last woodland flower of the year… the witch hazel! IN Dunes State Park, 1600N 25E, 926-1390, www.interpretiveservices.in.gov.
   Oct 30 7pm Owls Up Close! Join us at the Nature Center for a look at our special saw-whet owl banding project. If conditions are right, we’ll have up close views. Bundle up and join us! IN Dunes State Park, 1600N 25E, 926-1390, www.interpretiveservices.in.gov.
   October 29 Pumpkin Palooza, Chesterton European Market, 10am - 1pm, corner of Broadway & Third Ave, 926-5513, http://bit.ly/EuropeMarket.
   Fall Festival and Haunted House, Oct. 29 1-4 2011 Noon – 3pm Sat., & 6:30 – 10pm, popcorn, costume contest, pumpkin carving contest, face painting, Noon – 3pm, Duneland YMCA, 215 Roosevelt st/. Chesterton, 926-4204.
   Donate a costume by Oct 15th come back on Oct 22 to pick up a trade 2-4pm, American Legion Post 170 at 798 Wabash St., Chesterton, 926-4577.
   American Legion Halloween Party, Sat., Oct. 29. 2011, Post 170 at 798 Wabash St. with entertainment by  "Artificial Hip Band" at 7 p.m.-? Costume party with cash prizes, drink specials, and food. Everyone is invited to join in on the fun, no cover charge. 798 Wabash St., Chesterton, 926-4577.
   Dark Shores Tours, various dates, check website, 7 to 11pm, visit haunted sites located along the lakeshore, Chaos Haunted & Historical Tours, 714-3761. www.chaostrips.com
   Trick or Treat, Oct. 31, 5-7pm.
CROWN POINT  —                
   October Fest 2011 3-7 pm, Hayrides around the Square, treats and small pumpkins for kids while supplies last, face painting, rides at the Old Sheriff’s House at 220 S. Main St, 662-3290.
   Halloween Egg Hunt, 0ct 28, 2011 for 8 & under 5:30pm, Sauerman Woods Park, must pre-register by Oct. 25, 661-2271.
   Make a difference Day, presented by St. Jude Shelter, Oct. 22 2011, 9am – 3pm, photographs of children in fall attire or costume by Edda Taylor at South Lake Mall, Photos $30 for 2to5X7’s & 8 wallets, 662-7066 x 17.
   October 22nd, Pumpkin Fest, 3-7PM, downtown Crown Point, hayrides from 4-5pm, costume parade at 4:30, Live entertainment by Flintlock from 5-7pm, bring a carved pumpkin and a candle to the Old Courthouse to display, take your pumpkin home after the event, free, family-oriented, activities for the children and adults, sponsored by the Lake Court House Foundation, 663-7678 or 663-0660. www.cppumpkinfest.com
    Haunted House at Old Jail, 7:00-11:00pm, Old Sheriff's House Foundation will host 'The Forgotten,' a haunted house, from 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 21-23 and 28-30, at the Old Sheriff's House and Jail. $12 cash only, or $10 with a canned good to be donated to worthy food causes. A gift shop, not recommended for young children, Old Sheriff's House and Jail, 226 S. Main St., Crown Point
   Haunted Tours, various dates, check website,  ages 10+, 7 to 11pm, call for reservations, tours leave from front of courthouse, 714-3761. www.chaostrips.com.
   Ghosts & Giggles by Master Storyteller, Oct. 25th. 6pm, all ages, come in costume if you like, Crown Point Library, 214 S. Court St., Crown Point, 663-0270.
   Halloween Party for Preschoolers! Oct. 26, 2011 9;30 & 11am, Come in costume and listen to stories, play games and have fun, Reg online by Oct 10, 663-0270. www.crownpointlibrary.org
   Trick or Treat, Oct. 31, 5 to 7 pm.
DYER  —              
     Halloween Parade, Oct. 22 2011, 1 to 1:45 pm registration at Town Hall, and paraded Begins at 2 pm, all ages of all ages are invited to dress up in their best Halloween costume and join the parade, parade go to park then circles back. awards for various costumes and prizes, First 200 kids will get a goodie bag. 865-2505. www.townofdyer.com
   Oct. 24, 2011 mini Frights, Lights and Bites , Town Hall , ages 4-6, 6:30-7:30pm, www.townofdyer.com
   Oct 26, 2011 Frights, Lights and Bites, ages 7-12, 6:30 to 8 pm, pizza & pop, come to town hall first head out to Elmer Miller Park for a hunt, meet at Town Hall $10-12, Dyer Parks dept. 865-2505. www.townofdyer.com
   Trunk or Treat, Oct. 28 2011 5-7pm, rain or shine, 100 81st Ave parking lot, Faith Church, www.faithchurconline.org 864-0300.
   Trick or Treat, Oct. 31, 5 to 7 pm.
EAST CHICAGO    —          

   Hayrides & Games, 5:30-8pm, MacAurthur Golf Course, residents only, OCT 21, 2011, $2- marshmallow roast, egg hunt, prizes, decorate pumpkins ($2fee), 391-8476. www.eastchicago.com
   Seniors Masquerade Party, Oct 27 2011,Noon to 3pm, free light lunch served to the first 100 that RSVP, must be in costume, musical entertainment, Riley Park Hall, EC residents only rsvp 391-8476. www.eastchicago.com
   The Harvest Hay Ride, Friday, Oct. 28th, 5:30 pm - 8 pm,  The Recreation Department combines the sites and smells of autumn and the Fright of Halloween with a Haunted Trail Hayride. An additional fee is required to receive the goody bag & Pumpkin.- Picture $2 per .– All will enjoy Marshmallow Roasting at camp site. It’s an event surely to please all ages. Roxanna Center, 900 Shelby St.,, East Chicago, $2.00 per person , $4.00 for Goody bag & Pumpkin, $2.00 Per Picture, 219-391-8476. www.eastchicago.com
   Trick or Treat: Mon. Oct. 31 4-6pm.
GARY  —                           
     Spooky Songs, TBA (not available at time of printing) 7:30 – 9:00, baleful ballads, supernatural sagas, and songs about “things that go ‘bump’ in the night. Douglas Visitor Center, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 395-8914.
   Halloween Party,  Oct. 31 2011, 4pm, City Hall, 401 Broadway, Gary, 881-1314 www.gary.in.us
GRIFFITH —                                                                                                                                                  
    Goblin & Magic Show, Oct 31 2011 7:30, Central Park on Broad St, 924-7500. www.griffithindiana.com
   Hammond and Lake Police Explorers Haunted House, Oct 21-13 & 27th - 31st,  6-10pm, $8 at the door, Franklin Elementary, 201 N. Griffith Blvd., Griffith, 852-6383.
   Trick or Treat, Oct. 31 5 to 7pm.
HAMMOND —                                                                                          
   Oct 14, 15, 21, 23, 28, 29, and 30, Play- “When the Reaper Calls” $12, 8pm, Sundays 2pm, Beatniks on Conkey, 418 Conkey, 852-0848, www.beatniksonconkey.com.
   Reaper’s Realm- Haunted Mansion, Woods, Hell Hole, Carnival, not recommended for small children, $10 for woods, $7 for hell hole, $20 for Mansion & Woods, $25 for all plus one ride, $30 for all & unlimited rides, Oct 7,8,14,15,21,22,28,29, 2011 from 7-midnight 26, 27, 30,31 from 7-10pm, 626 – 177th St www.reapersrealm.com.
   Spooktacular, Sat, October 22, 2011 Noon-2pm, ages 2-6 Wicker Park, games, music, costume contest, hayrides, 932-2530 x 327.
   Haunted House Oct 21-22, 28-29, 2011, St. John Bosco’s two-story haunted house, $8 adults $6 8th grade and under, 6 – 10pm 7111 Columbia Ave also a Spooktacular Kiddie House (just behind) at 171st st off of Columbia    Oct 28-29 5:30-9 in cafeteria- small fees for chosen activities, with optional food, goodie bags, activities, & kiddie crafts 844-9027.
   Trunk or Treat, Oct. 28 2011 5-7pm, rain or shine, Faith church, Hammond Arts Center parking lot, Hohman Ave.
   Trunk or Treat, 6-8pm, Sat. Oct. 29th, Hammond Civic Center, 5825 Sohl Ave., a city Wide Event, (219) 853-6378
Trick or Treat, Oct. 31, 5 to 7 pm.
HEBRON —                                     
    October 10, 2011, An Evening with the Paranormal” learn what it takes to be a ghost hunter 6-8pm, Hebron Library, 201 Wt Sigler St, reg 996-3684.
   Hebron Haunted House- Oct 27 & 28 2011, 4:30 to 6 p.m. for younger kids lts on, 7:30 -10 pm for anyone. $5, $1 per person during younger kid time All proceeds to help Angel Tree families at Hebron MS, 996-4771x101.
   Trick or Treat, Oct. 31., 5:30 - 7:30.
HIGHLAND  —                           
   Spooktacular, Sat, October 22, 2011 Noon-2pm, ages 2-6 Wicker Park, games, music, costume contest, hayrides
   Jack O'Lantern Jog 5K & 5K9 October 29, 2011 (Adults)Through October 17th: 2.5K Walk : $17 and 5K Run: $22, 2.5K Walk: $20 and 5K Run: $25, $10 for kids to run (timed) or walk $5 for pets race starts at Main Square park and heads north to the bike trail, loops around Sandalwood subdivision and heads back.
www.highlandchamber.com  923-3666,
   Boo Blast Dance, Sat. Oct. 22 2011, Lincoln Center, fun, games, storytelling, snacks, costumes, 5th-6th graders for Highland and Munster students, 3-5pm with dance 6:30 – 8:30, $5 tickets at the door, Highland, 322-7746.
   Kiwanis Jack-O-Lantern Festival, October 29-30 2011 5-8pm, Highland Main Square Gazebo, 3001 Ridge Rd., $2 entry fee, bring carved jack-o-latern, vote for 50 cents, prizes & refreshments available, Highland Kiwanis Club, Call Chamber if questions, 923-3666, www.highland.in.gov.100
    TRUNK-N-TREAT at IMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Sunday, October 30 from 2-4pm, rain or shine! 2201 Azalea Drive, Highland (across from Hampton Apts.) It’s free and open to the public. Vote on your favorite car in the decorated trunk-n-treat line and get some free popcorn, apple cider and cookies. 924-2100.
     TRUNK OR TREAT at NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, Monday, October 31, 5-7pm, A safe and fun trick-or-treating alternative in the church parking lot at 3010 Ridge Road ( across from the south side of Main Square Park ).838-0506.
   Trick or Treat, Oct. 31, 5 to 7 pm.
HOBART  —                 
   Jaycees Haunted House October 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30 & 31 from 7-11 pm $6 at the door or $5 with a non perishable food item to be donated to the Hobart Food Pantry. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. HJC Building 18 E Old Ridge Rd Visit Website
   Halloween at County Line Orchard, Oct 28, 6pm 2011, free, trick or treating, music, games, bounce house, 200 County Line Rd, Hobart, Corn Maize, wagon rides, story telling, pick apples, farm animals, 947-4477. Visit Website
   Non-Reserved Hayrides, Deep River thru Oct. 23, 2011 Take a ride over the river and through the woods along the trails of Deep River. Individuals and families may ride on a first-come, first-serve basis on Saturdays and Sundays, at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. for only $3. Groups may reserve evening hayrides, 945-0543 or 755-3685 . www.lakecountyparks.com  769-PARK.
   A Reel Horror-able Night- a stage play that takes place in a haunted cinema, or is it? $8-10, Oct 21,22,28,29 , 2011 at 7:30pm, 23 & 30 at 5pm, m-mproductions.com , Reinhart Auditorium Merrillville, 947-4922.
   "The Rocky Horror Picture Show Halloween Special on Saturday, October 29th, by Help Me Mommy, Hobart Art Theatre. Doors open at 11:30pm, show starts at midnight. $8 at the door, Rocky merchandise available, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the longest-running theatrical release in the history of film, costume contest w/ cash prizes, (also performed EVERY Sat at midnight). Must be 18. The Art Theatre 230 Main Street, Hobart IN (219) 942-1670 or http://www.facebook.com/helpmemommyrhps"
   Trick or Treat, Oct. 31, 5:30 to 7:30 pm.  Link
KOUTS  —                   
   Haunted House, Oct. 28,2011, American Legion Post 301 will again host a Haunted House, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the post home, 959 W. Ind. 8, . Cost is $3, 766-9919.
LAKE STATION  —                
   Halloween in the Park, Oct. 26, 2011, 5 - 8:30, $5pp, ($4 in advance) crafts, candy, hayride, food, Lake Station Parks, Riverview Park 962-7508.
   A Safe & Healthy Halloween Spooktacular, Oct 28, 2011 from 11 -1 pm, St Francis Xavier, 2453 Putnam St, prizes for the children as well as community info for parents. Wear your costumes. 989-3939.
   The Black Cat’s Meow 2011 Costume Party & Walking Riddle Show…Oh, The Places You’ll Go! 5:30-8 p.m. Kittens (under one year) FREE, Playful Cats (1 to 9 yrs) $15 for the first child, $10 for each additional, SophistiCATS (anyone 10 & over) $6 www.MyBellaboos.com  Three Rivers County Pk 2800 Colorado St 963-2070.
LAPORTE —                      
   All October -It's FALLING Books at the Fish Lake Branch Library, Check out five Fall books and take Fall Fun home with you. Mini pumpkins are waiting for faces! you are invited to participate in the Write for Fright Contest. Just show your spooky stuff in a story you write. 369-1337
   Oct. 22 -23 & 29-30 2011 Hesston Steam Museum Ghost Train, 12-5 pm, free admission, train fares: $5/adults, $3/children 12 and under, Take a Terror-iff-ic ride through the haunted woods of the Hesston Steam Museum behind a real steam locomotive.; Your train will be haunted by many ghoulish creatures:; ghosts, goblins, and witches but the scariest of all - the Mad Lumber Jack; (Appropriate for young children.) Fall colors are at peak brilliance; shop the Depot Store; grab some delicious food. Hesston Steam Museum, 778-2783. www.hesston.org
   Night at the Museum, Oct 28, 2011 5-9pm, $5, Costume Contest, craft project, Pizza Party, "Haunted Train" Make Your own Old-Fashioned Portrait, act out a part in play about Belle Gunness, and more, 2405 Indiana Ave., register 324-6767 www.laportecountyhistory.org
   What Happens in the Library When the Lights Go Out? Oct. 21 6:30 to 8:30 pm, come in character, LaPorte Lib., 904 Indiana Ave., 362-6156.
    October 29, 2011, Zombie Prom for teens, 5-8pm, La Porte County Library, A party with dancing, refreshments, and contests will begin at 6:00 p.m., CDT. If the weather is nice, there will even be a zombie crawl around the library! 362-6156.
   Oct 25 Halloween Movie and Craft Night, 6pm, Union Mills Library, Laporte Cnty,. “The Haunted Pumpkin of Sleepy Hollow” make a craft to take home and have some treats too, 767-2604.
   LaPorte Haunted Tours, various dates, check website,  $30/person, ages 10+, 7 to 11pm, tour downtown & more, reservations, tours, 714-3761. www.chaostrips.com
  YMCA Halloween Family Fun Night, October 28th, 2011 LaPorte YMCA, 901 Michigan Ave, LaPorte, IN FREE Halloween family fun night which includes: our spooky haunted house, over a dozen games, bingo, pictures, swimming and plenty of family fun. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 6-8:30pm, 219-325-9622, www.lpymca.org
   Trick or Treat Oct 31, 5-7pm.
LOWELL  —                                       
   Trick Or Treat, 5-7pm.
   Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Oct. 20, 2011, reg 10–11:45am, awards at 1pm, Bring decorated pumpkin to 310 E. Commercial Ave McVey's Banquet Room, Ages 4 to Adult. Cash prizes. Any safe medium is OK - real pumpkins only, must be present to win. 696-2389.
   Oct. 1-31, Norm's Pumpkin Patch, Hayrides Thur – Sun after 8pm, Hayrides to the U-Pick & Corn Maze, pumpkin patch where you can pick out a pumpkin, lunch around a bonfire, corn maze, playground and gift shop, Norm’s Pumpkin Patch, 696-7726.
   Thru Oct. 30, Non-Reserved Hayrides, 2011 Saturdays and Sundays, 1 & 2 pm, except for 8&9, ride over the river and through the woods, $3, Buckley Homestead, 945-0543 or 755-3685 www.lakecountyparks.com
Woodland Indian Camp, Buckley Homestead Fall Festival, Oct. 8-9; $10-5, $4, kids under 7 free, see how to prepare for winter, Buckley Homestead, 945-0543 or 755-3685
   Trick or Treat, Oct. 31, 5 to 7pm.
MERRILLVILLE —   
   A Reel Horror-able Night- a stage play that takes place in a haunted cinema, or is it? $8-10, Oct 21,22,28,29 , 2011 at 7:30pm, 23 & 30 at 5pm, m-mproductions.com , Reinhart Auditorium Merrillville,, 947-4922.
   Oct 20 Book Chat- Enchantments Antique shop in Madelyn Alt’s The Trouble with Magic, Central Library, 6:30 reg 769-3541 x 700, www.lcplin.org.
   Now Through Oct 23- Group Hayrides, 30min, $40-80, Hidden Lake Park,noon-8pm,769-2111.
Oct 24 Class-The Science of Ghost Hunting, Learn techniques & technology used to investigate supernatural, 7pm, Central Library, reg 769-3541 x 317, www.lcplin.org.
   Oct 29 Halloween Celebration with Writers Group, 2-4pm, a reading of their scariest stories & poems, Come in costume for a chance to win autographed copies of books, Adults & teens join the fun, if you dare! Refreshments, Central Library, 769-3541 x 317, www.lcplin.org.
   Costume Photos Oct. 22,2011, Make A Difference Day benefits St. Jude House, a shelter in Crown Point for victims of domestic abuse. Professional photographer Edda Taylor will take studio quality photos of children in their Halloween costumes or everyday clothing, or families, from 9-3p.m. Southlake Mall, $30, with a portion of the proceeds benefits St. Jude House, (219) 662-7066x15.
   Halloween Spooktacular, Westfield Shoppingtown Southlake Mall, Oct 30 2010, 11am for children ages 3- 8. Hear scary stories, play spooky games, creepy crafts, & costume parade, 738-2260.
   Town Hall Trick-or-Treat, Oct 28, 2011 ghosts and goblins ages 5 and under to trick-or-treat in a safe, warm, dry environment 1 to 3 pm, 7820 Broadway, 980-5911.
MICHIGAN CITY —                     
   Oct. 22, 2011, Boo at the Zoo , 5-8 pm, $3adults & $2children, frightful afternoon in a safe environment for your children to celebrate with the animals, Washington Park Zoo, 115 Lake Shore Dr, 873-1425 or 873-1510. www.michigancityparks.com
   Trick or Treat, Oct. 31, 5 to 7pm.
MUNSTER —                         
   Halloween Bingo Potluck- Dress for the occasion if you like. Parks Dept provides the main dish and coffee. You provide the sides. $1 per bingo card will be collected at the door and returned along with other prizes to the winners. Must be over 18 to play. October 20, 2011, 12 – 2:00 pm at the Social Center in Community Park. $5, Non-Residents: $10, Keen-Ager: $3. register AT 836-PARK.
    Haunted History, 6-9pm, tombstone trail walk, haunter house tour, witches brew pub, presented by the Munster Historical Society, $5, corner of Columbia and Ridge rd. Haunted History will take place at Heritage Park, southeast corner of Ridge Road and Columbia Avenue (east of Bieker Woods) in Munster, Indiana. The Haunted House Tour will be at the century-old Kaske House which is located at Heritage Park at 1154 Ridge Road.
 www.munsterhistory.org 836-6530
   Boo Blast Dance, Sat. Oct. 22 2011, Lincoln Center, fun, games, storytelling, snacks, costumes, 5th-6th graders for Highland and Munster students, 3-5pm with dance 6:30 – 8:30, $5 tickets at the door, Highland, 322-7746.
   Bieker Woods Night Walk, Oct, 29 2011 6 to 10:30 pm, adults: $5, children: $3, Bieker Woods is a scary, yet fun experience. Tour guides lead participants to new thrills and chills around every turn. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. On-site ticket sales cut off at 10pm. Parking at Community Park and enter at Concession Stand. 836- PARK.
   Town Hall Trick or Treat, Oct. 31, 2011, 12:30 to 4 pm, free to Munster Residents only, stop by and show off your costumes around Town Hall, visit each department and receive lots of treats. Tombstones, monsters, and ghosts will guide your way to the goodies! Munster Residents Only!, 836-7275.
PORTAGE  —                                          
        Portage YMCA Halloween Party, Oct 14 2011 6-7;30pm, public is invited. pumpkin decorating, arts and crafts, games, food and treat bags $5 per family with a food donation with YMCA members and $10 per family without any YMCA members, $2 with food item extra, $4 without food item, 3100 WillowcreekRoad, www.ymcaofportage.org  762-9622.
   Oct 19 reg by Mon Oct 17, 5:30-7pm, Haunted Laboratory- Have lots of spooky science fun doing hands-on experiments with a real “Mad Scientist”! Help trick-or-treaters get away from the monsters on our magnet bridge! Did you ever see a pumpkin explode? Check out Batty, our real specimen bat! There’s no boo about cotton candy ghosts, Make gooey slime, too! Ages: 6-12, $24, Blue Spruce Room at Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Rd, 762-1675, www.ci.portage.in.us/parks.
   Oct 21 Ghost Hauntings Storytelling on Porter County Learn of paranormal happenings, fun for the entire family. 7pm free, Sycamore Hall Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Rd, 762-1675 www.ci.portage.in.us/parks. 
   Oct 29 Ghost Hunting Class- Taught by Paranormal Investigators 10 yrs+ exp, 1:30 - 4:30 pm class, 9pm field, $8 material/supply fee, Library, 2665 Irving St, reg by Oct 24, 763-1508.
   Sat Oct 29, 10-11:30am reg by Oct 26, $9, Trick-or-Treat Halloween Crafts for Kids- Make personalized trick-or-treat bag & cool safety lantern, Ages 6-12, 2100 Willowcreek Rd, 762-1675, www.ci.portage.in.us/parks.
   Oct 27-29, Haunted Hayride- Do you dare take a trip through the park and risk seeing the ghouls and goblins roaming the woods? Ride one of our haywagons and be prepared for some Halloween fun and frights! Woodland Park, 6:30-9:30pm, $2 under 2 ride free, Kids under 8 must be with adult, 2100 Willowcreek Rd, 762-1675, www.ci.portage.in.us/parks.
    Scaryoke Karaoke....October 29, 2010, Halloween with a twist, 8pm, $12, cash bar, Portage Yacht Club, facilitated by Portage Community Theatre, costume contest that will end at 11pm. Prizes, 762-1675, Park Dept.
   Trick or Treat, Oct. 31, 5:30 - 7:30
PORTER —                                               
   Boo Bash Halloween Party, Oct 23,20111-3pm, Hawthorne Park, free, games, crafts, prizes, refreshments, costume contest, www.townofporter.com
   Trick or Treat, Oct. 31 5-7pm.
SCHERERVILLE —                     
   Oct 29, Trick or Treat, 10-4pm, Safety Village 1350 Eagle Ridge Dr, 865-9600.
   Halloween Stories & Campfire, Oct 27, 2011 Redar Park 6:30pm, Children and adults are invited to an evening of spooky tales around the glow of a campfire. Cindy Horgash is a member of the NWI Storytelling Guild and plans to get you in to the spirit of the season. Bring your lawn chairs/ blankets and we provide the snacks. free 865-5530.
   Halloween Party, Oct 22 2011 CSRI for the mentally challenged, 6-8pm, at Safety village, Children and adults are invited, Wear your costume and bring your decorated pumpkin for an evening of Halloween games, music and stories around the campfire! Registration requested, via website. 865-5530.
Trick or Treat, Oct. 31, 5 to 7 pm.
ST. JOHN  —                          
   Trick or Treat October 31, 5-7pm.
    Saints & Sweets ... No Tricks, Just Treats, Annual Fall Celebration, Friday, October 28, 2011, 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Church Parking Lot (rain or shine) ,Featuring: "Trunk" or Treat for the kids, Trunk Decorating Contest, Costume Contest for kids and adults, Food and Refreshments. Your $10 vehicle registration includes food and snacks for your family, St. John the Evangelist School, 9400 US 41, jewelry, clothes, books, baked goods, crafts, many items, 365-5678.
   Boo Bash, Oct. 22, 2011, ages 2-6, 12-3 pm, Costume Parade begins at 12:30, train rides, pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, hot dogs, West park on 93rd Ave, Parks, 365-6043.
   Lake Hills Haunted House,7, 8, 14,15,21, 22,23, 28,-31 2011 7-10 pm, $12, Lake Hills Park, 8560 Lake Hills Dr 365-6236. For younger kids during the day, with lights on, $5w/ adult free Oct 29-30 12-4pm, St. John Parks, presented by the Lions Club, 365-6043 or 365-6236. www.stjohnin.com 
UNION MILLS — 
   Halloween Party, Oct 29, 2011 starts after 6pm with area pub crawl, no cover charge, Lions Club and American Legion, 767-3501.
VALPARAISO — 
   Oct 28, 2011, 4-8pm, Fall Harvest Downtown Trick or Treat, www.valpoparks.org.
   Haunted Railway Garden Throughout October, spooky trees, raving ravens and creepy crawlies. along the rail lines, miniature plants, handmade bridges, G-gauge miniature steam trains. Twilight Witching Hour events 4 – 8 p.m. on selected Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.  Crafts and stories are in the works for two more Twilight Witching Hour events from October 20-22 and 27 – 29, 450 West 100 North,  www.taltree.org  462-0025.
   Trick or Treat at Taltree 4 – 8 pm Oct 29- 31. 2011 crafts, games, special effects and tours of the Haunted Railway Garden, a flashlight hike through the prairie to the Spooky Signature Tree, and candy collecting, 450 West 100 North, www.taltree.org  , 462-0025.
   Fall Family Fun Night, Wed. Oct. 26th, 2011 6-8pm, games, treats, wear your favorite costume, invite your friends, treats, trick or treat the residents, Rittenhouse Senior Living, 1300 Vale Park Rd., Valparaiso, 531-2484, www.rittenhousesl.com
   Huge Holistic Expo and Psychic Fair, Halloween Weekend, Oct. 29&30 2011, psychics, mediums, candles, crystals, jewelry, essential oils, Aura photography, energy and body work, meditation, classes, speakers, workshops, door prizes, $7 per day, or $12 for weekend, free parking, $2 Off Coupon with Panorama Magazine,  Porter County Expo Center, 215 E. Division Rd. (S of 30 on Rt49) $2 Off Coupon Click here  248-677-7906 or www.yourspiritness.com
   Spend the night at the Old Jail, various dates apply, call or check the website, limited to 13, $40, Halloween Night, 103 Indiana Ave, 465-3595. www.portercountymuseum.org  
   Haunted Trail Ride, Oct. 21 -22, Oct 28 29-, 2011, 7pm, - 10, $10 pp, kids free with adult, antique tractor rides through the woods, plus walk through haunted house. Gates close 10 pm, last tractor out at 10:30 p.m. children 6& under free, food, drinks and baked goods available, Sunset Hill County Park, corner of Hwy 6 & Meridian Rd, N side of Valparaiso, more info call Paul 363-0688 or Bear 929-4655, 362-6824. Visit Website
   Trick or Treat Night Downtown Shops, Friday Oct. 28 2011,: 4 to 6 pm, trick-or-treating at downtown businesses, cider, and hayrides around the downtown square, Pumpkin Lighting at 6:30, pie baking contest at Old World, downtown 464-8332.
   House of Lost Souls Haunted House, Oct. 21-22, Oct. 30, Fri and Sat 6pm to 10pm, Sun 6pm to 10pm, Butterfield Pavillion - Old Porter County Fairgrounds, Corner of Calumet & Evans, Valparaiso, (219) 448-0128, Adult: $8.00 Child: $5.00 Visit Website
   Haunted Bus Tours, various dates, check website,  $30 ages 10+, 7- 11pm, call for reservations, tours leave from front of Jail Museum, 714-3761, www.chaostrips.com 
   Oct 29 Halloween Costume Party- Fund Raiser for Valparaiso Theatrical Company, Haunted DJ, Fun House Photo Booth,Tarot Card Readings, Ghoulishly delicious fingers... er, um, finger foods, Scary low cash bar prices, Party favors, Prizes for best costume/s, and a silent scream auction! The Elks, 157 Jefferson St,
$10 pre-sale and $15 at the door! only 200 tickets available 242-8005, http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/197332
   Haunted Pub Crawl, various dates, check website, , 8 to 11pm, must be 21, downtown Valparaiso, Chaos Haunted & Historical Tours, 714-3761. www.chaostrips.com
   Trunk or Treat, Oct. 28, 2011 5-7pm, rain or shine, Faith Church, 1155 S. Sturdy Rd. 864-0300. www.faithchurchonline.org
   Trunk or Treat in Rodger Lakewood park 2011 Lot (across the street from church) from 3-6 p.m. Oct. 30. Please decorate your trunk if you wish and bring candy to share with others. Games, harvest fest, pumpkin decorating, hayrides. No scary costumes please. A hot dog lunch will be served, First United Methodist Church of Valparaiso, 510-5666.
   Unincorporated areas have Trick or Treat Oct. 31 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm contact PC Sheriff @ 477-3000.  
Trick Or Treat, Oct. 31, 5:30 -7:30 pm.
WANATAH —
   Guse Corn Maze, Now Thru Oct. 30th Sat & Sun 10am-6m, 2011 $7 per person, 7 acre maze, (est 1 hour) hay rides, kids activities, picnic areas, bon fires, train rides, pumpkin patch, school tours, 14685 S. 600 W., 733-9346. www.gusechristmastrees.com  Please tell them you saw this in Panorama Magazine!
   Trick or Treat, Oct. 31., 5-7pm.
WHITING — 
   Day of the Dead – art showcase Studio 659, 1413 119th St, various times, Thur & Fri from Noon - 7pm; Sat from 10am - 2pm,  www.studio650.org .
   Halloween Parade, Sat. Oct 29th, 2011, line up at 1pm behind Chase Bank; parade starts at 1:30 pm, from Chase bank down 119th st., to Clark St to Community Center, refreshments and treats afterwards at the community center, 659-0292 or 659-0860.
   Halloween Party, Oct 22,2011, Whiting Elks, 6:30 pm till 1 am, food, fun, prizes for best costume, raffles, door prizes, and music $25 659-0525.
   Dark in the Park, Oxt. 28th, 29th, 30th & 31st, $5 per person, scary rooms, horror movies, treats available, presented by the Whiting FOP, haunted house, 659-2132.
   Trick or Treat, Oct. 31, 4- 6 pm, www.whitingindiana.com 
WINFIELD,  —
   Harvest Themed Trunk or Treat, Sunday, Oct. 30. 2011, 4 to 7, prizes for best harvest themed costume and car, bonfire with hot dogs and s'mores, hay rides, story time, children’s costume parade, games, craft projects and “trunk or treating,” when the children can go from car to car in the church parking lot to collect goodies in a safe and secure environment. No scary costumes, please, adults bring your own treats and hot dogs, offering accepted, Four Seasons Methodist Church, 9100 E. 109th Ave. in Winfield. Contact the church at 663-7803.
   Halloween Party for Preschoolers! Winfield Lib., Oct 25, 2011 10- 1130am reg by oct 10
Come in costume and listen to stories, play games and have fun, Please Reg. or Reg online, 663-0270.