Halloween Happenings
Explore the Louisville Zoo in a way you haven’t before with the World’s Largest Halloween Party every Thursday-Sunday in October. The party starts at 5 p.m. each evening with entry until 8:30 p.m.
The evenings are filled with Halloween fun for all ages. Children 11 and under can trick-or-treat throughout the zoo, enjoy the animals and celebrate the fall season. Special event tickets are required.
Info: www.louisvillezoo.org
Fright Nights returns for a Halloween scare-fest with three attractions – Dark Forest, 13 Doors and Candyland – at Jacobson Park. There is no age limit, but it is not recommended for children under 13. Tickets for all three attractions begin at $28 with speed passes available at an additional cost. Open Sundays, 7:30-10 p.m., and Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.-midnight through Oct. 28, and 7:30-10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. Info:
www.frightnightsky.com
Lexington Parks and Rec brings back Freaky Friday Flicks to its Halloween lineup. Celebrate the season on Friday, Oct. 5 & 12 with family-friendly Halloween movies at 7:30 p.m. at the MoonDance Amphitheater. Preshow activities begin at 6 p.m. $2 per person, children 12 & under enter free. Info: 288-2925.
Children 12 and under can trick-or-treat in costume along a trail filled with friendly characters at Little Goblins Galore Halloween Party at McConnell Springs on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 1-5 p.m. Festivities include a petting zoo and a happy haunted house. $5 per child, parents and guardians admitted free. Info: (859) 288-2927.
Party for the Pumpkins Fall Family Festival features crafts, activities, a pumpkin display and admission to the Kentucky Children’s Garden on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2-6 p.m. at the UK Arboretum. Admission is $7 plus tax and includes a free pumpkin for children under 12. Free for children under 2. Info: 257-6955 www.arboretum.ca.uky.edu
The annual Thriller & Halloween Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 27 in downtown Lexington. Fall foods and Halloween festivities are featured at the Wicked Wonders Market from 2-8 p.m. in the Fifth Third Bank Pavilion.
A Halloween variety show begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza. The Thriller parade, recreating the Michael Jackson music video, begins at 8 p.m. on Main Street. The rain date for the festival is Monday, Oct. 30. Info: (859) 425-2057.
Bring the kids for a fun and spooky evening trek along the Village road at the Shaker Village Trick-or-Treat event on the weekend of Oct. 26 & 27, 4-7:30 p.m. Events include hayrides, live music, food and drink, kids’ crafts and a costume contest. $5 per person, free for ages 2 & under. 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg. Info: (859) 734-5411
www.shakervillageky.org