HAUNTED HOUSE | Hebron

Hebron National Junior Honor Society is sponsoring its annual Haunted House Oct. 30 and 31. Hours are 4:30 to 6 p.m. for ages 9 and younger and 7:30 to 10:30 for ages 10 and older. Hours for Oct. 31 are 7:30 to 10 p.m. Admission is $3 for ages 10 and older and $1 for ages 9 and younger. All proceeds go towards helping Hebron families in need during the winter holidays.

FYI: Call (219) 996-4771.

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. There also is a bake sale, food and drinks.

FYI: Call (129) 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. This is an indoor festival with something for everyone. 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. There will be a lights on version through the haunted house from 3:30 to 5 p.m. with a lights off version from 6 to 10 p.m. There also will be a costume contest each night at 5:30 p.m.; win a prize. There is free parking. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for ages 10 and younger. Proceeds from the event benefit the Duneland Extreme Sport's Park and the Duneland Boys & Girls Club.

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

Halloween workshop bash | Porter County

The Art Barn School of Art, 695 N. County Road 400 East, will hold a Halloween workshop bash from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 26. Fee is $20 per child and is for ages 5 to 13. Call to reserve a spot. snacks include taffy apples, cider and munchies.

FYI: Call (219) 462-9009.

Halloween party | Portage

The Portage Township YMCA, 3100 Willowcreek Road, will host its 11th annual Halloween party from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct.17. All members of the community are invited to join the fun. The event will feature a costume judging contest for all ages, pumpkin decorating, arts and crafts, games, food and treat bags for all children. Costume judging will begin promptly at 6:45 p.m. and all other activities will begin at 7:15 p.m. The cost of admission is $10 per nonmember and $5 per household with a valid Y membership.

FYI: Call (2190 762-9622.

Halloween Fest | Portage

Portage Tri-Kappa and Woodland Park will sponsor a Halloween Fest from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at Woodland Park There are 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. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

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

BooFest 2008 | Portage

Nativity of Our Savior Home & School Association and Youth Group present BooFest 2008 from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 25 at the 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. Rain or shine.

FYI: Call (219) 763-2400.

Halloween family night | South Haven

A Halloween family night is planned for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at the South Haven Public Library. Wear costumes, listen to scary stories, make spooky crafts and eat sweet treats during Halloween Family night. Cost is $1 per person. Register at the library, 403 W. County Road 700 North, by Oct. 24.

FYI: Call (219) 759-4474.

HALLOWEEN HULLABABOO | Porter Twp.

Salem United Methodist Church will have a Halloween party and costume contest for the church and community at 6 p.m. Oct. 25 in the Fellowship Hall at 756 W. County Road 350 South, across from the church, which is located south of Lakes of the Four Seasons. There will be treats, prizes, Frankenstein-furters and witches brew. The cost is $3 per family. Make reservations by Oct. 20.

FYI: Call (219) 988-4700 or 988-5681.

Halloween at the Y | Valparaiso

The 14th annual Halloween at the Y is set for 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Activities include 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: Call (219) 462-4185.

Downtown event | Valparaiso

Presented by Valparaiso Community Festivals and Events, downtown trick or treat night is 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 24.

FYI: Call (219) 464-8332.

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. The show is presented in cooperation with Toni's Dance Academy and is sponsored by Portage Parks Department.

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

LODGE PARTY | Merrillville

Lodge 170 CFU Nest 10 hosts its Annual Halloween Party for children 18 and younger at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Croatian Lodge 170, 8550 Taft St. Dress-up contest, pumpkin decorating, family fun and refreshments. RSVP by Oct. 23.

FYI: Call Violet Bade at (219) 663-0538 or e-mail violetbade3393a@comcest.net

HALLOWEEN CONCERT | Merrillville

Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra and music director/conductor Kirk Muspratt present a night of haunting good fun at the annual Halloween Pops concert, "Monsters & Magic." It's at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Star Plaza Theatre, Interstate 65 and U.S. 30. Concertgoers are encouraged to dress in their favorite costumes. Prizes will be awarded by Muspratt throughout the evening to the best costumes from the orchestra, youth orchestra, ushers and audience. Ticket prices range from $20 to $60, with student tickets at $10.

FYI: Call (219) 836-0525 or visit www.NISOrchestra.org

CIRQUE DE GRACE | Merrillville

All ages are invited to come dressed as their favorite circus character to Cirque De Grace at 11 a.m. Oct. 25 at Living Grace Church of the Nazarene, 2408 W. 78th Ave. Tunk-R-Treating will follow at 1 p.m. in the parking lot, so bring candy to distribute to the children.

FYI: Call (219) 769-2240.

TRICKS OR TREATS | Merrillville

Merrillville Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring its second annual Town Hall Trick-or-Treating activity from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 31 at 7820 Broadway. Children 5 and younger can visit decorated town offices in costume to receive treats from costumed staff. Departments not located in the town hall can set up in the south hallway to participate.

FYI: Call (219) 980-5911.

TRUNK OR TREAT | Winfield

Bring the kids to "Trunk or Treat" from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Church of the Four Seasons, 9100 E. 109th Ave., across from the Lakes of the Four Seasons entrance. There will be fun for the whole family with a bonfire, hot dogs, s'mores, hay rides and a children's costume parade and contest (no scary costumes please) Trunk or Treat, with children trick-or-treating from the trunk of cars instead of walking through the neighborhoods. Adults are welcome to bring treats and distribute them to the youngsters from their cars.

FYI: Call (219) 663-7803 or visit www.mycofs.org

HAUNTED GYMNASIUM | Hobart

St. Bridget School is holding a Haunted Gymnasium from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 31 and Oct. 29 and 30 at 107 Main St. Donation is $10 for adults and $7 for students.

Food will be available for purchase

FYI: Call Diana at (219) 682-6693 or Nikki at (219) 712-0804.

COSTUME PHOTOS | Hobart

Make A Difference Day benefits St. Jude House, a shelter in Crown Point for victims of domestic abuse. Master photographers Edda Taylor, William Eaton and Royce Chenore donate their time to take studio quality photos of children in their Halloween costumes or everyday clothing, or families, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 25 at Westfield Southlake Mall on U.S. 30. Cost is $30, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting St. Jude House. Children also receive a bag of goodies.

FYI: Call Joy Heminger at (219) 662-7066, ext. 17.

Trunk or Treat | Hobart

Jubilee Worship Center will host a Trunk or Treat event from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 at the center, 415 N. Hobart Road. Children come through the line of decorated cars to receive lots of candy.We also have a bonfire going to roast hot dogs and make s'mores. Hot chocalate and drinks are also served.

FYI: Call (219) 947-0301.

Trick or treat hours

Chesterton: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31

Kouts: 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31

Portage: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31

Porter County: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31

Valparaiso: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31

Wanatah: 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31