DANCES

DANCES

Girard: Dance with Carnival, Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., 8-midnight Oct. 31. (330) 545-8521.

Sharon, Pa.: Fifth annual Boo Ball hosted by UPMC Horizon Community Health Foundation at The Corinthian, 47 Vine Ave. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 each or $300 for a table of 10. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Entertainment will be Jeanette Jones Band. Evening will include dinner buffet, psychic readings, 25-cent drafts and a costume Contest. Proceed benefit community projects. (724) 983-8875.

Youngstown: Y-Dance Halloween Spooktacular, Ukranian Orthodox Church, 1025 Belle Vista. 6:45-7:15 beginner hustle lesson; 7:20-8 intermediate hustle lesson; 8-10 open dancing. Prizes for best costumes. Bring a potluck dish to share. (330) 534-5747.

FESTIVALS

Austintown: Second annual Fall Festival at Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield Niles Road. Activities for the whole family, live music, Kids zone, food concession. Craft show, motorcycle show, Phil Dalton magic show 9-5 Oct. 4. Classic Car show, visit by YSU Penguins Pete and Penny and two B.A.M. magic shows, 9-5 Oct. 11. (330) 799-4214.

Berlin Center: Berlin Center Historical Society Annual Fall Festival at Weidenmier House, 115823 Akron-Canfield Road (next to Fire Station on U.S. Route 224). Quilt show and raffle, tractor show, Deerfield Dandies, Paul Olson on history of Berlin Center, food, fun and games. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 4.

Conneaut Lake, Pa.: Fall Pumpkin Fest, Route 618. Activities and entertainment 4-9 Oct. 10, 10-8 Oct. 11 and 10-5 Oct. 12. This will include amusement rides, pumpkin painting, car cruise-in, bingo, “Elvis” Jim Felix, parade, bike show, line dancers, lumberjills, pumpkin pie eating contest, fireworks, costume contest and more. www.frightville.net.

Lisbon: Fall Music Festival at Scenic Vista Park, 11000 Wayne Bridge Road, 1-5:30 p.m. Oct. 5. Bluegrass music of Get Out and Push and Dulci-More, free hot ham and bean soup. Scavenger hunt and prizes. Bring chairs. (330) 424-9078.

Mercer, Pa.: Fall Fest Family Fun Day, Courthouse Square. Have fun with a pumpkin carving contest, bobbing for apples, costume contest and pie eating contest and more. 1-3 Oct. 18. Admission: $2 per person. Pre-registration required. (724) 662-4185.

Mesopotamia: Fall Heritage Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 4 at Mesopotamia Commons (state Route 534). Skilled artisans in Amish and Yankee crafts, crafters in period costume perform outdoor demonstrations that include soap making, quilting, rag run weaving, basket weaving, apple butter cooking, blacksmithing, candle making, leather working, spinning and more. Quilt raffle at 3 p.m. Food, car show and fun for all ages. Admission is free. For more information call (440) 693-4000.

New Wilmington, Pa.: Fall Harvest Festival and Craft Fair, Apple Castle, Route 18 (New Castle/Sharon Road). Horse drawn hay wagon rides, bag your own apples, quality crafts, entertainment, food and fun for the whole family. Many unique farm market items. 9-5 Oct. 11. Admission: free. (724) 652-3221.

Volant, Pa.: Pumpkin Festival, Main St. Craft demonstrations, pumpkin decorating and harvest market. Sat. only, apple butter making and chili cook-off; Sun. only, pie baking contest and fall tea. (724) 533-2288.

HAYRIDES AND HAUNTED HOUSES

Boardman: Family Friendly Haunted Hayrides at Boardman Twp. Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road. Dusk to 10 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Oct. 10-26. Free events: Jocko the Clown, Balloon Art, Storytellers & Sing-Along, marshmallow roast, food concessions. Charge for hayrides: Adults, $5, children $3, family rates available. (330) 965-0482.

Burghill: Haunted Hayrides at Storeyland Christmas Tree Farm, 5148 state Route 7. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m Oct. 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27. $6 per person. Nonhaunted hayrides from 5:30 to 7 p.m., $2. Cook hotdogs over a roaring bonfire, refreshments available. (330) 773-88733.

Canfield: Scaregrounds at Canfield Fairgrounds, U.S. Route 46. 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Sundays, 7 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays, through Nov. 1. Haunted house: $10 for adults, $7 ages 6-10, 5 and under free. Hayride: $8.50 for adults, $6.50 for ages 6-10, 5 and under free. Combo: $17 for adults, $12 ages 6-10, 5 and under, free. Special group rates. (330) 799-3111.

Canfield: Wagon Tours at Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26. Visit the farm to see how the harvest is progressing and learn how the farm transitions to winter. Wagon tours leave every half-hour. Children can make a fall craft to take home.

Columbiana: 18th annual Hayrides at Detwiler Farm, 4520 Renkenberger Road, one mile west of Route 46, five miles south of Canfield and two miles north of Columbiana. 10 acres of “you pick” pumpkin patch, hayrides, cornfield maze, straw maze and petting zoo. Fall decorations, apples, pumpkins (.30 per lb.) and cider for sale. Admission $3 per person includes hayride, cornfield maze and straw maze. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Oct. 26. (330) 482-2276.

Lordstown: Fear Forest Haunted Hayride, behind the Dairy Queen on Route 45 (Tod Ave.) Take a mile ride through the forest, ride through a vortex tunnel, walk through the butcher shop and clown asylum “if you can.” Admission for all three haunts, $12 for adults and $8 for 12 and under. Hayride only, $8 for adults, $6 for children. (330) 392-6527 or www.fearforest.com.

Mercer, Pa.: Coolspring Corn Maze, Coolspring Farm Market, 537 Franklin Road (U.S. Route 62), Mercer, Pa. Western theme corn maze and hayrides, 5-11 Fri.; 1-11 Sat.; 1-6 Sun., through Oct. 31. Admission: Maze, $6; Hayrides, $4; combo: $8. Special group rates. (724) 699-3221.

Middlefield: Fall Fun Weekends at Ridgeview Farm, 5488 Kinsman Road (SR 87). Hayrides and corn maze, pick your own pumpkin, petting zoo, Amish lunch/bake stand and other fall activities. $4 for hayride or corn maze. $7 for both. Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. through Oct. 26. (440) 693-4000 or www.experienceridgeviewfarm.com.

Sharon, Pa.: The Trilogy of Terror includes Ghoul Mansion, Dungeon of Doom and Ghoul Golf, 66 N. Main St. 7 to 11 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays and 7 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays, through Nov. 1. Cost is $10 for Adults, $7 for children 10 and under. (724) 734-9199.

Youngstown: Halloween at Mill Creek MetroParks Judge Morley Pavilion 6-8 p.m. Oct. 18. The excitement starts at 6 p.m. with the mummy wrap competition for families, followed by the pie-eating contest for adults. A stage show will delight the audience and children of all ages can compete for prizes in the costume competition at 7 p.m. Pet owners can bring their animals dressed in costumes for a special competition. Fun, safe and fright-free event.

ONSTAGE

“The Crucible.” Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Oct. 17-Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays; midnight Oct. 24 and 31. (330) 746-5455.

The Vampyre’s Harp, harpist concert, Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. 8 p.m. Oct. 29 and 30. (330) 746-5455.

“Zombies from the Beyond.” G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. Performances are Friday, Saturday and Sunday Oct. 3-18. (440) 964-3396.

PUMPKINS

Austintown: Pumpkin Patch, Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road (Route 46), Austintown. For sale: pumpkins, Indian corn, gourds, cornstalks, straw bales and apples, all from local farms. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-6 p.m. Sun. Oct. 4-11. (330) 799-4214.

Boardman: Great Pumpkin Carve-Out Contest, Boardman Twp. Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road. Bring your own carving tools and newspaper for cleanup. There is a small charge for the pumpkins. Prizes are awarded in various age groups. 6-10 Oct. 10 and noon to 10 p.m. Oct. 11 and 12.

Mercer, Pa.: Fall Pumpkin Patch, Mercer County Courthouse, Courthouse Square. Visit the pumpkin patch with scarecrows. Vote for your favorite scarecrow, through Oct. 31. Admission: Free. (724) 662-4185.

Youngstown: Paint a Pumpkin at Fellows Riverside Gardens. 11 a.m.-noon or 1-2 p.m. Oct. 2 or 11-noon Oct. 4. Each preschooler with their favorite adult will paint a pumpkin, share a snack, and enjoy a story about pumpkins. Call (330) 740-7116 to register. Fee: $5 residents; $7 for non-residents.

Youngstown: Pumpkin Carving Workshop at Fellows Riverside Gardens. 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Add a whimsical touch to your Halloween pumpkin by decorating it with dried leaves, grasses and flowers. Each child age 6 and older with an adult will have fun carving and creating a “botanical” pumpkin. Call (330) 740-7116 to register. Fee: $8 for residents; $11 for non-residents.

OTHER frights

Burton: Ghosts of Burton Historical Tour, Goodwin House, 14485 N. Cheshire St. Hours: 4-7:30 Oct. 18 and 25. (440) 834-5050.

Conneaut Lake, Pa.: Ghost Lake, the Haunted Amusement Park, Route 618. Six levels of fear every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7 p.m. to midnight Oct. 3 - Nov. 2.

Greenville, Pa.: Scarecrows in the Park, Central Park. Set-up time for scarecrows, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 20. Sponsor a scarecrow dressed in whatever theme you choose (there can be more than one in a display). Cost: $10, individual; $25, business entry. Judging Oct. 25 after parade at 2 p.m. Cash prizes awarded. Admission: free to view. Sponsored by Greenville Chamber of Commerce. (724) 588-7150.

Mercer, Pa.: Lantern Light Walking Tour of Mercer’s cemeteries. Meet at Mercer Historical Society headquarters, 119 S. Pitt St. 7 p.m. Oct. 15, 22 and 29. Bring a lantern or flashlight and walking shoes. Donations will be accepted. Check the Website in case of inclimate weather. www.mchspa.org or (724) 662-3490.

New Castle: Second annual Brew-fest at Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., 7-11 p.m. Oct. 4. Full menu of German cuisine and music by Dan McIltrot and Loren DiGiorgi. Raffle for stainless steel grill. All proceeds benefit the museum’s ongoing free public programming. Tickets are $35 for nonmembers and $30 for members. Reservations are requested. (724) 652-2882.

Sandusky: HalloWeekends, Cedar Point, One Cedar Point Drive. 6-midnight, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; noon-midnight Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1; 11-8 Oct. 5, 19, 26, Nov. 2; 10-10 Oct. 12. (419) 627-2350 or www.halloweekends.com.

Warren: Artoberfest at Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren, 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 4, Al Bright will fill a canvas with vibrant colors and emotions inspired by the sounds of live jazz. (330) 395-4876.

Warren: Ghosts of Trumbull County tours leave from First Presbyterian Church, 256 Mahoning Ave. Walk begins at 6:30 Oct. 17, 18, 24 and 25 and leaves every 10 minutes. Last tour at 9 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children under 16 if purchased before the event. Adults $7 and children under 16 $5 on the day of the event. Anyone with a library card on Oct. 17 will receive a $2 discount. (330) 399-1212.

West Mifflin, Pa.: Phantom Frightnights at Kennywood Park, 4800 Kennywood Blvd. 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights, through Nov. 1 and 7 to 11 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12. Tickets are $23 at Kennywood. Save $3 and buy at Giant Eagle. Not recommended for children under 13. For your safety, masks, face paint and inappropriate costumes are not permitted. Food and beverages are not permitted to be brought into the park. (412) 461-0500.ÓÅ