HALLOWEEN EVENTS | Hayrides, mazes, witch walks A list of Halloween activities in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys. The Vindicator will run a separate list of trick-or-treat hours later.

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Mesopotamia: Get "Lost in Space" in a corn maze this fall. In the maze you will find all nine planets, plus the sun. Children can participate in a treasure hunt in the maze and receive a NASA coloring book.Find the first Sputnik in 1957.The maze will be open to the general public now until Oct. 31. The four-acre corn maze is designed to teach children of all ages about space travel as they get "Lost in Space." "We got the idea for this year's corn maze theme after the Rover landed on Mars last year," explained Sharon Grover, owner of Ridgeview Farm."If you don't get lost, a trip through the maze can be done in less than a half-hour," explained Steve Grover. The Grovers' children and friends lend a hand to help participants find their way.Ridgeview Farm has worked with NASA to place a space time line in the corn maze. "I believe this maze is the trickiest maze we have had yet," said Steve Grover.The corn maze will be open to the general public seven days a week beginning this weekend.The farm also offers fall fun weekends every Saturday and Sunday, which also includes the maze, hayrides, pick your own pumpkins, petting zoo, Amish bake stand and themed Saturdays. The hayloft learning center will be open for folks to visit on Saturdays. The hayloft has a mock Amish house where visitors can get acquainted with the Amish culture.There is no admission charge to the farm. There is a $3.50 admission charge to the hayride and/or corn maze.For groups of 20 or more that want to visit the farm, call (440) 693-4000 in advance. The farm is a popular field trip destination for many local schools.Ridgeview Farm is located in Mesopotamia Township on state Route 87, right on top of "Mespo Hill." (7.5 miles west of state Route 45 or 31/2 miles east of Middlefield Township).For more information about the farm, visit the farm's Web site at Ridgeviewfarmtours.com or call the farm office at (440) 693-4000.Burghill: Hartford Optimist Club presents the original Haunted Hayride at Storeyland Christmas Tree Farm, state Route 7, Burghill from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 9, 15 and 16, 22 and 23 and 29 and 30. Cost is $5 per person. Non-haunted hayrides will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at $2 per person. Refreshments available including hot dogs cooked over a bonfire. All proceeds benefit Hartford Youth groups and organizations.
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Canfield: Ghost Lights of Halloween, a drive-through, haunted, entertainment event for families with children, to experience in their own cars at Yellow Duck Park on state Route 46, between Canfield and Columbiana. This will be held every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning today through October. Hours are dusk until 9 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays and from dusk until 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Cost is $6 per person or $35 per carload up to eight people. Free for children under 5 years old. Coupons for free driver's admission or $10 off the carload admission are available at most Burger King and Dairy Queen restaurants and all sponsor locations. Producers are Kristen Billings and Danny McGarvey.Canfield: Aut Mori Grotto's annual Haunted Hayride will be held at 7209 W. Calla Road, Oct. 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29 and 30. Hours are 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 7 to 9 p.m. Sundays. Adults are $5; children 12 and under are $3. Group rates available. Call (330) 793-3303.Youngstown: Halloween at the Morley, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 16. Don't miss this fright-free event. It will begin at 6 p.m. with the mummy wrap for families followed by the pie-eating contest for adults. Jocko the Clown will entertain at 6:30 p.m. The magical costume competition begins at 7 p.m. with a new category, Dress Your Pet. Owners will escort their costumed dog, cat, hamster or other favorite animal across the Morley stage. At 7:15 p.m., costumed children of all ages will get their moment in the spotlight as they compete for prizes. There will be special animal guests and free candy for children. Held at the Judge Morley Pavilion in Wick Recreation Area of Mill Creek MetroParks.Boardman: 27th annual Witch Walk at The Woods, in front of Glenwood Middle School, from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 16 and 17, 23 and 24 is sponsored by Boardman High School students in art, graphics, photography, yearbook staff and art awareness with Art Department Chairman Carl Rubino and teachers, Edie Davidson, Thom Fecik and Lori Szoke. SpongeBob SquarePants is returning with the Tasmanian Devil, Baby Bop, Barney, E.T. and Mickey Mouse and others. Special effects with lights and lighted pumpkins will illuminate the trail.Admission is $2 per person. Children under 3 are free.
Youngstown: A pumpkin-carving workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 23 at the Davis Center of Fellows Riverside Gardens. Children ages 6 and up with their adult partners will carve pumpkins to display at the Pumpkin Walk on Oct. 24. Sample tasty pumpkin treats and take home a sugar pumpkin. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register: (330) 740-7116. Fee: $5.Youngstown: Pumpkin Walk at Twilight at Fellows Riverside Gardens from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24. Jack-o'-lanterns will be smiling as you stroll through the enchanted gardens at twilight. Tour the Davis Center and see the harvest decorations on display. Cider and doughnuts will be served.Austintown: Austin Woods Health Care Center, 4780 Kirk Road, will hold its second annual Halloween Event from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 28. The community is invited to this fun-filled family event. Halloween games, a scary hayride, trick-or-treating and light refreshments will be available. Families are encouraged to "dress the kids" for Halloween and join this free event. For more information, call (330) 792-7681.
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Columbiana: Detwiler Farm, 4520 Renkenberger Road, one mile west of Route 46, five miles south of Canfield and two miles north of Columbiana, will be noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 30. Civil War living history will be Saturday and Sunday and Oct. 9 and 10. There will be hayrides to the 10-acre "You Pick" pumpkin patch, straw maze, four-acre cornfield maze, petting zoo, fall decorations, apples and cider. (330) 482-2276.