ILLINOIS

FARM AND FUN FEST | Beecher

Settler's Pond has opened its great pumpkin patch through Oct. 31. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. The farm has a corn maze, straw maze, graveyards, a petting zoo, mini golf, rides and a resale store and cafe.

FYI: (708) 946-2448.

HAUNTED HOUSE | Calumet City

Frightmare, the Calumet Memorial Park District's 20th annual Haunted House even will be 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24 and 25 at the Finneran Poolhouse, corner of Lincoln and Freeland avenues. The fee is $3 per victim. This event is not recommended for young children.

FYI: (708) 862-6443 or calumetmemorialparkdistrict.com.

HALLOWEEN PARADE | Lansing

The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 25 and is open to all ages; spectators are welcome. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.; parade starts in the parking lot of Kilroy's, 3502 Ridge Road. Prizes are awarded for the best costumes and participants get a treat bag at the end.

HAUNTED HALLWAY | Lansing

The Haunted Hallway begins at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24, with separate times for different age groups. It gets scarier for the older kids. It is open from 6:30 to 7:15 for ages 5 to 8; 7:20 to 8:05 for ages 9 to 12; and 8:10 to 9 p.m. for ages 13 and older. The cost is $2 per child. From 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the main gym they will have Ghostly Games, which includes carnival-type games. Cost is $5 per child.

FYI: lanoakparkdistrict.org or (708) 474-8552.

SPOOKY SKATE | Flossmoor

H-F Ice Arena will hold its annual Spooky Skating Halloween Party from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at H-F Ice Arena, 777 Kedzie Ave. Activities include costume judging, games, prizes and treats. Fee is $6 or free if dressed in a costume. Skate rental is $4 per person.

FYI: (708) 957-0100.

HALLOWEEN BONFIRE | Glenwood

Glenwood Parks sponsor festivities beginning at 6 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Arquilla Park Fieldhouse. Children can win prizes by entering a costume contest. A bonfire will be conducted in the park by the Glenwood Fire Department. Treats will be provided for the children in the fieldhouse.

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.

PORTER

HAUNTED TRAIL RIDE | Porter County

ABATE of Indiana sponsors a Phantom of the Pines Haunted Trail Ride from 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 24 and 31 and 7 to midnight Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 at Pines Ski Lodge, 684 Meridian Road. Cost is $5; children younger than 6 are free with an adult.

FYI: (219) 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. 24, 25, 31 and Nov. 1 at 100 Brown Ave. 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. Lights-on version is 3:30 to 5 p.m., lights off from 6 to 10 p.m. Costume contest each night at 5:30 p.m.; win a prize. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for ages 10 and younger.

FYI: (219) 926-3622 or DuneBIG.com

HAUNTED TEMPLE | Gary

Gary Lodge No. 677, F. & A.M. hosts a Haunted Temple from 6 to 11 p.m. Oct. 24 and 25 at 18221 Clay St., just east of Interstate 65 and south of Ind. 2. There will be a bonfire and outdoor seating, and food and drinks will be available for purchase. Enter at your own risk.

FYI: E-mail info@garyfreemasons.com

HALLOWEEN FEST | Portage

Halloween Fest from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at Woodland Park with games, prizes, crafts, treat bags, hot dogs, chips and dessert and all is included in the $6 price per child, for ages 2 to 12. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Buy tickets at the door.

FYI: Call (219) 762-1675 or 763-0745.

BOOFEST 2008 | Portage

BooFest 2008 from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 25 at Nativity of Our Savior parish grounds and hall, 2929 Willowcreek Road. There will be haunted walking trails, tractor drawn hayrides, bonfire, pumpkin patch, walking tacos, homemade candy, walking smores, moonwalk, indoor Halloween themed games and activities and more. Wear a costume. The haunted trail will open at dusk.

FYI: Call (219) 763-2400.

HALLOWEEN AT THE Y | Valparaiso

Activities from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 25 include a haunted swamp, haunted house, fantasy land, moon walk, cookie walk, costume contest, face painting, carnival games and more. Cost is $5 per person at the door.

FYI: (219) 462-4185.

MONSTER MASH | Portage

"Monster Mash," Portage Community Theatre's Annual Halloween Show, will take place on Oct. 23 and 24 at Woodland Park in Oakwood Hall. Show times will be 6:30 and 8 p.m. nightly. Admission will be $4.

FYI: (219) 759-1408 or portagecommunitytheatre.org

SOUTH

HAUNTED PARK | Cedar Lake

Haunted Park from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 24 and 25 with five horrifying scenes throughout the Park of the Red Cedars, 7408 Constitution Ave. Cost is $3 for adults and $1.50 for youths 9 and younger.

FYI: (219) 374-4444.

HALLOWEEN PARTY | Crown Point

Crown Point High School Key Club hosts a Halloween party for the children of Crown Point from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28 in the Crown Point High School cafeteria, 1500 S. Main St. All children preschoolers through fifth grade are invited to attend free of charge. There will be a haunted house, games, and candy. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes.

FYI: Russ Marcinek at rmarcinek@cps.k12.in.us

PET PARADE | Crown Point

A pet costume parade will be held at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 31 at Four Seasons Animal Hospital, 10624 Randolph St. Children may dress up along with their animals. Goodies for all.

FYI: Call (219) 663-8387.

TRAIL OF TERROR | Lowell

Lowell High School's annual Haunted Trail of Terror will be open from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 25, 28, 29 and 30. More than 30 monsters, ghouls and demons await those who dare take the forested cross-country trail behind the football field and tennis courts on the north side of the school, 2051 E. Commercial Ave. Expect 10 to 20 minutes of terror, depending on how fast you run. Cost is $5.

FYI: (219) 696-7733.

HAUNTED EAGLE TRAIL | Schererville

Boy Scout Troop 532 hosts a Haunted Eagle Trail from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 140 W. U.S. 30. Cost is $4, or $3 for those in costume. Suitable for all ages, with food, fun, stories and plenty of scares. There will be two trails, one not for the faint of heart and another festive Halloween trail; both lead to a party with food and games.

FYI: (708) 287-1122.

HAUNTED HOUSE | St. John

Lake Hills Haunted House will be open from 6 p.m. to midnight Oct. 24, 25 and 31, and from 6 to 10 Oct. 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 at 8550 Lake Hills Drive in St. John. Cost is $10 at the door for adults.

FYI: boo.stjohnin.com.

AUTUMN FEST | St. John

Autumn Fest features A Taste of St. John from noon to 9 p.m. Oct. 25 and 26 at Lake Hills Park, in the Lake Hills subdivision on 85th Avenue. Local food vendors, ghostly express train rides, hay maze, pumpkin patch, hay rides, music and a petting zoo. Kiddie Haunted House will be open from noon to 4 p.m. at a cost of $5 at the door.

FYI: (219) 365-4655 or boo.stjohnin.com

NORTH

SCARY STORIES | Hammond

Come and hear scary stories at 3 p.m. Oct. 30 at Hammond Public Library, 564 State St.

FYI: Call (219) 931-5100, ext. 336.

HAUNTED HAY RIDE | Hammond

Haunted Hay Ride is 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 24 and 25 at Lost Marsh Golf Course, 901 129th St. Admission for adults is $2 and for children younger than 12, $1. A cup of hot chocolate is included with the price of admission while supplies last. Other concessions will be available for purchase.

FYI: Call (219) 659-7841 or (219) 853-6378.

EDGE OF INSANITY HOUSE | Hammond

Edge of Insanity haunted house is 6:30 to 10 p.m. Oct. 30 and 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 24 and Oct. 25 at Gavit High School, 1670 175th St. Presented by the Gavit High School Theatre and Performing Arts Departments, it features elaborate sets and lighting designed and built by the stage crew.

FYI: E-mail TRPogge@hammond.k12.in.us.

KIDDIE HAUNTED HOUSE | Hammond

A kiddie haunted house will be 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 24 and 25 in the St. John Bosco cafeteria at 7111 Columbia Ave. Admission is free. This will be held in conjunction with a two-story haunted house intended for older participants.

FYI: (219) 844-9027.

HALLOWEEN SHOW | Whiting

"SPELLBOUND! The Halloween Show II" is a Halloween musical set to popular music, featuring 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.

NIGHT WALK | Munster

Bieker Woods Night Walk will be Oct. 30 and 31. Tour guides lead participants to new chills and thrills lurking around every turn. Children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult. On-site ticket sales begin at 6 p.m., and ticket sales cut off at 8:30 p.m.

FYI: (219) 836-7275 or e-mail jgrubbe@munster.org.