HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS

DANCES

UPMC Horizon Community Health Foundation seventh annual Boo Ball, 7 p.m. Oct. 22, at The Corinthian, 47 Vine Ave., Sharon, Pa. The evening will feature a dinner buffet, 25-cent draughts and music by The Look. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Tickets are $35 each or $300 for a table of 10. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 724-983-8875. All proceeds benefit UPMC Horizon Community Health Foundation and community projects.

HAYRIDES & HAUNTED HOUSES

Canfield Scaregrounds, 7265 Columbiana Canfield Road, Canfield. Hayride, haunted house and the Maze of Mist; food and drinks on interactive midway. 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, 7 to midnight Fridays and Saturdays, through Oct. 31. www.canfieldscaregrounds.net.

Family friendly Haunted Hayrides, Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman. Hours: dusk to 10 p.m. Oct. 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30. Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under. Family rates: $12 Boardman resident families; $15 non-residents. Family based on two adults and up to four children. Proceeds benefit 4-H Club of Mahoning County, 4-H Alumni, PANDA and Key Club of Boardman High School. 330-726-8107.

Fear Forest, Route 45, behind Dairy Queen, Lordstown. A one-mile ride through the forest and the “Insaneatarium” haunted house. Open weekends through Oct. 31. 7 p.m. to midnight Friday and Sat. and 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $14. Not recommended for under age 12. Hayride only, $8, children $6. www.fearforest.com.

Ghost Lake, Conneaut Lake Park, Pa. Eight levels of fear: The Amityville Horror, Dr. Rot’s Funeral Home, Terror Down Under, The Black Vortex, Ghoster Coaster, The Fox, The House of Evil and the Haunted Hotel. 7 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays; 7 to 11 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 31.

Ghoul Mansion, 66 N. Main St., Sharon, Pa. Hours: 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Sunday; 7 to midnight Fri. and Sat., through Oct. 31. www.ghoulmansion.com.

HalloWeekends, Cedar Point, Sandusky. Four haunted houses and Halloween shows, with many rides open. Hours: 6-midnight Fridays; noon to midnight Saturdays; noon to 9 p.m. Sundays with special hours Oct. 10, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. through Oct. 31. 419-627-2350 or www.halloweekends.com.

Haunted Hayride, Lazy Dazy Farm, 2061 Atkinson Ave., Youngstown (East Side). 7 to 11 p.m. Thursday and Sunday; 7 to midnight Fri. and Sat., through October. Cost: $7. 330-743-2162.

Haunted Lake Trail, Lake Milton State Park, Grandview Road, Lake Milton. Hours: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30. 330-654-4989.

Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch, Catalpa Grove Farms, 41473 state Route 14, Columbiana. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 9, 16, 23 and 30. 330-482-4064.

The Original Haunted Hayride sponsored by Hartford Optimist Club, Storeyland Christmas Tree Farm, 5148 state Route 7, Burghill. Haunted hayrides 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 9, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30. Non-haunted hayrides from 5:30 to 7 p.m. All proceeds benefit Hartford Youth Groups and organizations. 330-772-8733 or www.storeyland.com.

Phantom Fright Nights, Kennywood Park, West Mifflin, Pa. Ten haunted houses and midways, thrill rides, roller coasters and ghoulish food. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., through Oct. 30 and 7 to 11 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10. Not recommended for children under 13. Cost: $25.99 or $22.99 at participating Giant Eagles. 412-461-0500 or www.phantomfrightnights.com.

Springfield Haunted Hayride, 11511 Springfield Road, North Lima. Bands and bonfires 8 p.m. Saturdays, cost $5. Hayrides: adults, $10; 11 and under, $5. Dusk to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; dusk to 9 p.m. Sunday, through Oct. 31. www.springfieldhauntedhayride.com or 330-921-1383.

NIGHTLIFE

Halloween Party with FX Project, noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 30, Thunder Harley-Davidson, State Street, Sharon, Pa.

Halloween Party with Rudy and the Professionals, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Oct. 30, The Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland. 330-757-4043.

Halloween Costume Party with DJ Benny B, O’Donold’s, 6000 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, 9 p.m. Oct. 30, First place $1500 prize. 330-270-2800.

Thrill the World, 7 p.m. Oct. 23, Central Square, downtown Youngstown. Dancers dressed as zombies will take part in a worldwide attempt to break the world record of number of people dancing to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” simultaneously. Go to thrilltheworldyoungstown.com.

Zombie Crawl, 3 p.m. Oct. 23, begins at Oak Hill Cemetery with self-guided tours. Professional make up artists from local theaters and a Zombie caricature artist; 6 p.m. Anthony’s on the River parking lot, Best Zombie competition registration and Zombie Crawl line up; 7 p.m. Crawl over Mahoning Avenue Bridge to Central Square; awards for best costumes; all zombies will receive an ID card which will give specials at more than10 downtown Youngstown establishments.

ONSTAGE

“Edgar Allan Poe’s The Cask of Amontillado,SDRq Victorian Players, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Oct. 15-17, 22-24, 29-31; midnight shows Oct. 23 and 30. 330-0746-5455.

OTHER FRIGHTS

Ghost Walk, presented by Trumbull County Fine Arts Council. Guided tours leave from the First Presbyterian Church, 256 Mahoning Ave., Warren, approximately every 10 minutes. This walking tour of historic district covers approximately one mile and includes seven stops where costumed actors portray people who once lived in Trumbull County and who in most cases, died tragically. Hours: 6 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 15, 16, 22 and 23. 330-841-2936.

Halloween at the Judge Morley Pavilion, 6 -8 p.m. Oct. 16. Annual fun and fright-free event kicks off at 6 p.m. with the mummy-wrap contest for families, followed by a pie-eating contest for adults. Children of all ages can compete on stage for prizes in the costume competition. Pet owners can bring their costumed animals (secured on leashes) for a special competition.

Pymatuning State Park’s Jamestown Campground Spooktacular, 2660 Williamsfield Road, Jamestown, Pa. Costume contest for kids, 3 p.m. Oct. 9; trick or treat, 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 9; Boo Alley, Walk in the Woods and hayrides, 8 to 11 p.m. Oct. 8 and 9. No scare hayride, 6 to 7 p.m. 724-932-3142.

Witch Walk, Boardman High School, 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman. Enter at door 8. Hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24. Cost: $2. Proceeds benefit the Art Club and its activities. 330-758-7511.

PUMPKINS

20th annual Fall Pumpkin Fest, Conneaut Lake Park, Conneaut, Pa. “Roaring 20s Pumpkins.” Contests, quality crafters and artisans, food vendors, Bike show and cruise-in on Sunday with Keystone Riders. Entertainment will include The Punch and Judy Show Sat. and Sun.; Elvis tribute artist Jim Felix all three days, Monkey Man, Unicycle Sam, Squeeze and Rollo the clowns, Button Box Players, Generic Grass Friday and French Creek Community Theater Sat. Rides will be in operation. Hours: 4-9 Oct. 8; 10-8 Oct. 9 and 10-5 Oct. 10. Go to www.conneautlake.com.

Great Pumpkin Carve Out, Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman. Small charge for pumpkins. Prizes awarded in all age categories. Bring your own carving tools and newspaper. Hours: 6 to 10 Oct. 15; noon to 10 Oct. 16; noon to 6 Oct. 17. 330-726-8107.

Parto’s Pumpkin Patch, 2231 Coitsville-Hubbard Road (Route 616), Youngstown. Pumpkins, cornstalks, Indian corn and more items for sale. Fall Harvest Festival from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 23, with face painting, pumpkin painting, prizes and more. 330-743-6718.

Pumpkin Carving, 8:30 a.m -4 p.m. Oct. 14, 15 and 16, Fellows Riverside Gardens. Carve pumpkins for display at the Pumpkin Walk held on Oct. 17. Carving will take place in an area that may be chilly, so dress in warm layers. Carving tools will be available or bring your own. Light refreshments will be provided. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for information. 330-740-7116.

Pumpkin Walk at Twilight, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek Park. Jack O’Lanterns, harvest decoration on display and refreshments and music after your walk. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 17.

Third annual Pumpkin Festival, Columbiana County Fairgrounds. 10 to 4 p.m. Oct. 9 and noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 10. Free admission. Features arts and crafts, antiques, DJ, great food, classic car cruisers, antique tractor & engine show, wagon rides, petting zoo, and chili cook-off Sunday only. 330-424-5531 or www.columbiana-countyfair.org.

NONFRIGHTFUL FUN

Appalachian Artisan Fall Festival, Downtown Columbiana, on the corner of East Salem Street and Firestone Avenue, just off Main Street, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 9. Admission is free. Handmade artisan items, antiques, bluegrass music, and food. 330-429-9068.

Columbiana Maze Craze, 45107 state Route 14, Columbiana. Has a Safari theme. Three corn mazes with more than five miles of trails. Find all 12 checkpoints and become a maze craze master. Play FSI (Farm Scene Investigation). Other activities include corn box, straw maze, corn hold, swingset, food concessions and animal cut-outs for pictures. Hayrides and barrel train rides for an additional charge on Sat. and Sun. only in Oct. Cost: 12 and older, $8; 5-11, $6; 4 and under free. Military personnel free with ID. Special group rates available. Open through Nov. 7. Hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Tue.; 5 to 10 p.m. Fri.; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sun. 330-0482-9904, www.columbianamazecraze.com.

Coolspring Maze and Farm Market, U.S. Route 62, 3.5 miles north of Mercer, Pa. Corn maze, hayrides, gemstone mining, expanded food menu. Hours: 4 to 11 Fridays, 11 to 11 Saturdays, 11 to 8 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 31. Bring flashlights. Cost: $7.95. www.coolspringmaze.com.

Conneaut Lake Bark Park, Foust Road just north off Route 18. “The Haunting” Halloween party for dogs to benefit Canine Partners for Life and Paws Therapy Dogs groups. Dogs can play games and paint a picture in the Pawcasso booth, enter the Halloween costume contest with prizes, puppy kissing booth, Chinese auction, bonfire and snacks. 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Sponsor forms are available at www.conneautlakebarkpark.com/events.html.

Detwiler Farm, 4520 Renkenberger Road, one mile west of Route 46, five miles south of Canfield and two miles north of Columbiana, will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Oct. 31. 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. www.detwilerfarms.com 330-482-2276.

Fall Fun Weekends, Ridgeview Farm, 5488 Kinsman Road (state Route 87, 7.5 miles west of Route 45 or 3.5 miles east of Middlefield). Hayrides, corn maze, pick your own pumpkin, petting zoo, Amish lunch/bake stand and other fall activities. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. and Sun. through Oct. 31. www.ridgeviewfarm.com.

The Ghosts of Burton Historical Tour, 14485 N. Cheshire St., Burton. Tours are at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. Oct. 16 an 23. Each tour lasts about 2 1/2 hours. Several volunteers will be stationed throughout the historical Century Village and at the County’s oldest cemetery to tell local stories of old. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. In past years, the Ghosts of Burton Historical Tour has sold out in advance of the dates; call 440-834-5050 to order by credit card. The cost is $18 for adults, $12 for ages 8 to 14, and $8 for under age 8. The tour is “family friendly,” but very small children may find it boring.

Lantern Light Walking Tour, Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa. Each year, for the last five years, Bill Philson, MCHS executive director, has led tours of Mercer Borough and its cemeteries, focusing on various aspects of the Civil War and the Underground Railroad. Tours leave headquarters at 7 p.m. and return around 9 p.m. Oct. 13, 20 and 27. Bring a lantern or a flashlight — the tour will be dark in places. Tour is in excess of a mile and a half. People who cannot walk that distance will be able to meet the tour at the various stops. Donations will be accepted to benefit the Old Mercer Cemetery and the Western Pennsylvania Civil War Reenactors Society. Go to www.mchspa.org, in case of inclement weather.

Wagon Trails Animal Park, 907 state Route 193, Vienna. Take a tractor-driven wagon ride to the halloween-ecorated apple toss. Launch, roll or toss apples to zebras, camels, bison and many more after a safari ride. Hours: 10-4 Sat.-Sun. only through Oct. Cost: $14 adults; $10 ages 2-12; two and under, free. 330-539-4484.