Halloween Happenings 2009

**UPDATED** Now with more Halloween events!

Halloween is extra special delicious this year, not just because I'm going to not one, but two Halloween parties that require special attire. It's special because Halloween falls on a Saturday. Unlike our other major holidays, which suck up not just a night or a weekend, but for weeks or even a "season," Halloween is pretty much a one-shot deal. Not that that stops anyone - just sayin'. But this year, there's the chance for authenticity.

And I don't really know how you're going to choose your "authentic" Halloween activity. There are just too many options.

Grab your calendar and make your selections. All the goodies are after the jump.

• Oct. 14 - Ladies Night Out Halloween Party at Rillo's in Carlisle, including a Celebrity Look-Alike Contest.
• Oct. 16-Nov. 1 (weekends) - Hersheypark in the Dark! I'll be there. Can't wait.
• Oct. 17 - Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree at Hershey Gardens.
• Oct. 17-Nov. 1 - Trick-or-Treat Time Machine at The Hershey Story.
• Oct. 17-Nov. 1 (weekends) - Halloween Daze and Spooky Knights at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire.
• Oct. 23-Nov. 1 (weekends) Whitaker Center's IMAX theater has Haunted Castle 3-D.
• Oct. 24 - First Annual Harrisburg Zombie Walk.
• Oct. 24 - Bone Bash at ABC benefiting the Arthritis Foundation.
• Oct. 24 - A Chilling Encounter with Edgar Allen Poe at The Hotel Hershey.
• Oct. 24 - Pinchotween at Pinchot Park.
• Oct. 24 - The Rocky Horror Picture Show viewing at Hershey Theatre. Go in costume!
• Oct. 25 - Halloween Radio Theater at ABC.
• Oct. 27 - Hershey Halloween Parade.
• Oct. 28 - The original 1980 Halloween classic, Friday the 13th, showing in 16mm at the Abbey Bar Gallery Room.
• Oct. 29 - Halloween party at Savannah's on Hanna.
• Oct. 29-31 The Rocky Horror Picture Show viewing at HMAC.
• Oct. 30 - Hauser Estate Winery Hall-O-Wine event (I'll be here, too.)
• Oct. 30 - Garrason's DJ Luv Rubb hosts the "costume required" Halloween party at 10 p.m.
• Oct. 30 - Downtown After Dark Halloween Eve Bar Tour from 8-11 p.m.
• Oct. 30 - Punk Rock Horror Helloween Show at G-Man downtown.
• Oct. 30 - 717 Tattoo 3rd Annual Halloween Party - To Die For - at the Abbey Bar at ABC.
• Oct. 30-31 - Bube's Brewery Halloween parties.
• Oct. 30-31 - Pride of the Susquehanna Halloween Murder Mystery Cruises.
• Oct. 31 - Trunk or Treat at the Antique Auto Museum.
• Oct. 31 - Level 2 hosts "Halloween Redefined".
• Oct. 31 - Official Girls Gone Wild Party Filming at Sawyer's. $500 Naughty Schoolgirl Contest.
• Oct. 31 - Harrisburg Hardware Bar has $500 Costume Contest and Green Eggs live on stage.
• Oct. 31 - Bourbon Street has $500 Sexy Costume Contest.
• Oct. 31 - Sam Bucca's hosts the $500 Vampire and Vixen Costume Contest.
• Oct. 31 - The People's Halloween Party is at West Shore Hardware Bar. $500 Costume Contest and Lucky You live on stage.
• Oct. 31 - Halloween Owls at the Ned Smith Center.
• Oct. 31 - Night of the Great Pumpkin at The State Museum - for kids and adults.
• Oct. 31 - Pep Grill hosts a costume party with music from The Greatest Funeral Ever.
• Oct. 31 - Halloween Masquerade Party at Niko's in Lebanon.
• Oct. 31 - PAWS "Raise Your Paws" Masquerade Ball - good party, great cause.
• Oct. 31 - "Flinchy's Kind of Night" Halloween Party. Okay, they're actually calling it "Famous Dead People & Friends."
• Oct. 31 - MODE hosts its annual Halloween party at Scott's Grille, featuring a $500 costumer contest.
• Oct. 31 - Fenicci's Halloween Bash.
• Oct. 31 - Arooga's Halloween Party - all locations.
• Oct. 31 - Privado Costume party includes $5 keep-the-cup Witches Brews.
• Oct. 31 - Paxtang Grill Halloween party with food and drink specials, costume contest, prizes & giveaways.
• Oct. 31 - Zia's hosts its Halloween Cocktail Party, starting at 7 p.m. Come dressed as your favorite celebrity or movie character.
• Oct. 31 - Boo Bash at Maennerchor's Cathedral Room from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tix are $10.
• Oct. 31 - St. Mortiz Masquerade Ball with a free dinner buffet plus $100 costume contest.
• Nov. 1 - Halloween Radio Theater at ABC.

Comments

[lawanda]

O I love the Paws raise your Paws event. How exciting for your area. The Edgar Allen Poe night should be special also; you know, they just had his funeral the other day. He died without any funds...finally, he has been properly honored. I love your blog...have a great spooky holiday!!!