The Hillside Slide is among the attractions at Grandaddy's Farm in Estill Springs, Tenn. On Saturday, Oct. 29, kids 12 and younger who come in costume can take part in all of the activities for free (normally $10 for ages 3 and up).
Batman has made a few dressed-down visits to Vinterest Antiques in Hixson recently, but Saturday, Oct. 29, he'll spend three hours posing for photos with customers in his Batmobile. Call 423-551-4790 for more info.TODAY, OCT. 27
- Chattanooga Storytelling Circle: Spooky, but still family-friendly, fare at local storytellers' monthly meeting, 6-7:30 p.m. at Northgate Public Library, Hixson. 423-779-4466, 423-875-4341.
- Cleveland Storytelling Guild: Spirits, Legends & Lore, a history and mystery storytelling event (formerly An Evening of Cleveland Mystery and Folklore), 6 and 8 p.m. in Lee University's Communication Arts Building, 345 Church St. NE, Cleveland, Tenn. $10 adults, $5 children (suitable for ages 5 and older).
FRIDAY, OCT. 28
- AquaScarium IX: Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St. Come in costume to see spooky critters, dance at the Monster Mash, watch costumed divers in the tanks and collect candy, 4-8:30 p.m. The Nat Geo Wild "Monster Fish" exhibit will be open next door. $8 members (children and adults); $25 (children) and $35 (adults) for member guests; $30 and $40 for nonmembers. www.tnaqua.org. (See a related story on Page H22.)
- Hallowine: Georgia Winery, 6469 Battlefield Parkway, Ringgold, Ga. Ladies Night Out features music by Joe Logan, food from Catering By Alan, pampering, signature drink, wine by the glass, door prizes and costume contest, 6-9 p.m. $20. 706-937-9463.
- Hogwarts Masquerade Ball: Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Harry Potter-themed costume contests, games and pumpkin juice, 7 p.m. 423-893-0186.
- Trick-or-Treat Dance: Grandview Community Center, 175 Emergency Road, Grandview, Tenn. Grandview Twirlers host dance with caller Mike Hoose, 6:30-10 p.m. $7. grandview.twirlers@gmail.com, 423-802-1136.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, OCT. 28-29
- Acres of Darkness: Audubon Acres, 900 N. Sanctuary Road. New cast of characters and surprises at haunted trail; children's activities include kiddie trail, hayride, blacklight maze, s'mores by the bonfire. Family area open 7:30-9:30 p.m., haunted trails 8-11 p.m. $15 (get $5-off coupons at office). Proceeds benefit conservation and education programs. 423-892-1499.
- FAFF 6: Cine-Rama, 100 W. Main St. Sixth annual Frightening Ass Film Festival includes screenings of scary movies, horror-themed art show, food trucks, comedy show, short film challenge and a FAFFter Party with Music Band, Deluxin' and DJ sets, 11 a.m.-3 a.m. $35 for all-day wristband; a la carte prices vary. Special screening of "Evolution," a "FAFFetizer," 8:30 p.m. Friday. www.thecinerama.org. (See a related story on Page H27.)
- Halloween Eerie Express: Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Road. These 90-minute excursions from Grand Junction Station stop at a "gentle thrills" funhouse for storytelling, blacklight mini golf, coloring pages, hot cider, goody bag and costume contest. Departures at 5:45 and 7:30 p.m. Friday; 3:35, 5:45 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. $22 ages 2 and older. 423-894-8028, www.tvrail.com.
- Harvest Moon Storyland Maze: Tennessee Riverpark, 4301 Amnicola Highway. Come as a favorite storybook character for this Read 20 and Hamilton County Parks and Recreation event with costumed characters, stories, magic and balloon art, 6-9 p.m. $3 children 2-10, $5 children 11 and up and adults; additional $1 per visit for inflatables, cow train and critter corral. 423-208-6190.
- The Haunted Barn: 5017 McDonald Road, McDonald, Tenn. This 16-room walk-through spook house overtakes a rural barn each season. Other activities include a dark maze, bonfire, live entertainment and giant monsters as greeters. Open 7 p.m.-midnight. $20. 423-396-9790, www.thehauntedbarnchattanooga.com.
- Haunted Depot: Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. Tenth annual haunted attraction, with musical entertainment while you wait, plus other activities for those who'd rather forgo the frights. Open at 7 p.m. $8 Haunted Depot, $7 ghost tours through downtown, $3 hayride and bonfire, $15 combo. 706-935-3061, www.cityofringgold.com.
- PumpkinFest: Downtown, Dayton, Tenn. Alternative to traditional Halloween activities includes food and craft vendors, Punkin Chunkin, Scary-Oke, movie in the park, hay rides, car show, pie-eating contest, costume contest, chili cook-off and trick-or-treating, 5-10 p.m. Friday, 3-9 p.m. Saturday. www.mainstreetdayton.org/Events.html.
- Shocktober Nights: Guthrie Pumpkin Farm & Corn Maze, 490 Country Road 67, Riceville, Tenn. Play redneck zombie paintball on a haunted trail, 7-11 p.m. (last ticket sold at 10 p.m.). $16.50. 423-650-2939, www.tnpumpkinfarm.com.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 28-30
- Boo in the Zoo: Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. Non-scary family event includes animal enrichment, costume contest, trick-or-treat stations and photos with costumed characters, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Some activities included in regular admission: $9.95 adults, $7.95 seniors 65+, $6.95 children 3-12. A $10 wristband grants unlimited visits to bounce houses, games, crafts, pony rides, maze and hayrides. www.chattzoo.org/events/boo. (See related story on Page H25.)
- Lake WinnepeSpookah: Lake Winnepesaukah, 1730 Lakeview Drive, Rossville. New light show, costumed ghouls and ghosts, eerie edibles and thrills as amusement park dresses up for Halloween, 6-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 5-10 p.m. Sunday. $24 online at www.lakewinnie.com, $26 on-site. Guests ages 1-2 and 55+ must buy tickets at gate.
FRIDAY-MONDAY, OCT. 28-31
- The Haunted Cavern: Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Highway. This subterranean Flesh Farm is a brutal society, torn by infection and chaos and ruled by a matron who thrives on the madness. Open 8-11:30 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday; 8-11 p.m. Sunday, 8-10:30 p.m. Monday. Freak parade through the parking lot at 7:30 p.m. $25 Friday, $30 Saturday, $20 Sunday and Halloween; 10 percent discount on tickets purchased online. 423-800-0566, www.hauntedcavern.com.
- Judgment Day Haunted Trail: Mayfield Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, 257 Highway 307, Athens, Tenn. The Haunted Trail leads by the actual burial site of a 19th-century judge. The restless souls of those he sentenced are said to roam the woods and cornfields where they were executed. Open at 7:30 p.m., and last ticket sold at 11 p.m. 423-746-9859, www.mayfieldmaze.com. (See a related story on Page H16.)
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, OCT. 28-29, & MONDAY, OCT. 31
- The Haunted Hilltop: 8235 Highway 58. More than 50 live actors, state-of-the-art animatronics, vortex tunnel, dark maze, haunted hayride through woods and a cornfield, cemetery walk and scary movies on the big screen. Open 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, plus 7 p.m.-midnight (or until last person goes through) Halloween night. $20. 423-488-3956, www.thehauntedhilltop.com.
SATURDAY, OCT. 29
- Batman: Vinterest Antiques, 2105 Northpoint Blvd., Hixson. Pose for photos with Batman in his Batmobile, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Costume Day: The River Maze, 1371 Highway 64, Ocoee, Tenn. Enjoy the fun on the farm in costume for a chance to win prizes, awarded at 5 p.m. Corn maze, pumpkin patch and other activities open 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. $10 ages 3 and up. 423-650-0710, therivermaze.com. (See related story on Page H16.)
- Costume Lab With Anime Blast: Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad St. Free help and advice from some of the city's best costumers, noon-3 p.m. in the 4th Floor sewing lab.
- Creepie Creperie: Adelle's Ice Cream Creperie, 400 E. Main St. The restaurant inside Granfalloon extends its hours (7 a.m.-5 p.m.) for Halloween games and entertainment, including cornhole and Spin the Wheel to win free ice cream, crepe or candy. Come in full costume for 15 percent off individual orders. Free face painting 9-11 a.m., DJ spinning spooky tunes 1-3 p.m., dance-offs at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m., magic show by Bill Cox 3-3:30 p.m. 423-531-2222.
- Halloween Bike Ride: Walnut Bridge Market, 204 Walnut St. Dress in costume for a bike ride around downtown Chattanooga and a chance to win $50 cash, 7-9 p.m. Meet at 6:30 p.m. 423-708-5051.
- Halloween on the Farm: Grandaddy's Farm, 454 Highland Ridge Road, Estill Springs, Tenn. Free all-day admission for kids 12 and younger in costume, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. CDT. Activities include Hilltop Hopper, Tire Mountain, Hillside Slide, Gourd Trellis Tunnel, corn maze, hayride and other attractions. Pig races at noon, 2, 4 and 6 p.m. CDT. www.grandaddysfarm.com. (See related story on Page H16.)
- "Jocko": Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Local author A.L. Gates signs copies of his new horror novel, 5 p.m. 423-893-0186.
- Pumpkin Party: Eastgate Public Library, 5705 Marlin Road, Suite 1500, 5900 Building. Second annual event includes crafts for all ages and games for younger kids, 2-3:30 p.m. Free screening of "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" at 3 p.m. Costumes welcome. 423-855-2689.
- Safe Trick-or-Treating: Blood Assurance donor centers. Activities will be set up for children while family members donate blood, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring kids in costume for coloring pages, games and treats. Chattanooga-area donor centers are at 705 E. Fourth St.; 1748 Gunbarrel Road; 1920 Northpoint Blvd. in Hixson; and 2720 LaFayette Road in Fort Oglethorpe. Visit www.bloodassurance.org for full list of locations.
- Trunk-or-Treat: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 822 Belvoir Ave. One-stop candy collection, 6:30-8 p.m. 423-629-4661.
- Trunk-or-Treat: Cumberland Mountain State Park, 24 Office Drive, Crossville, Tenn. Catch a hayride to where trunk-or-treat is set up, 5-7 p.m. CDT. 931-484-6138.
- Zombie 5K, Fun Run and Halloween Festival: McCoy Farm, 1715 Anderson Pike, Signal Mountain. Inaugural event benefiting Signal Mountain Middle/High School Sports Boosters includes 5K trail run, 1-mile not-so-scary fun run and festival, 5-9:30 p.m. www.signalzombierun.com.
SUNDAY, OCT. 30
- Books and music: Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Local author Amy Petulla signs copies of her true-crime story, "The Corpsewood Manor Murders in North Georgia," at 2 p.m. The Boyd-Buchanan High School Chorus will perform Halloween music starting at 2:30 p.m. 423-893-0186.
- Fall Festival: Spring Creek Road Baptist Church, 1312 Spring Creek Road. This safe alternative to trick-or-treating, the biggest in recent memory for the church, includes games, a chili cook-off, hot dogs and door prizes, 5-7 p.m. 423-894-0700.
- Halloween Costume Pet Parade: Walnut Bridge Market, 204 Walnut St. Inaugural pet parade will go across the Walnut Street Bridge and around the North Shore, 2-4 p.m. Costumed pets should arrive by 1:30 p.m. 423-708-5051.
- Haunted Market at Chattanooga Market: First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. Trick-or-treating for the kids and costume parades for all ages at noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Choose a pumpkin from vendors on-site. www.chattanoogamarket.com.
- Monster Bash: Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. M.L. King Blvd. Candy and costume contests for children 14 and younger, 3-7 p.m.
- Trunk-or-Treat: Eastwood Church, 4300 Ooltewah Ringgold Road in Ooltewah. Candy, games, face painting and other activities, 6-8 p.m. 423-396-2177.
MONDAY, OCT. 31
- Community Halloween Party: Avondale Center, 1305 Dodson Ave. Free food, candy, costume contest and bounce houses, 5-7 p.m. www.facebook.com/empowerchatt.
- Halloween Block Party: Courthouse square, Cleveland, Tenn. This trick-or-treat alternative, scheduled 5-10 p.m., includes food booths, two stages of music, costume contests, games, inflatables and a Treat Street (open 6-9 p.m.) sponsored by M&M/Mars. 423-472-6587.
- Halloween Fall Festival: Bradley Square Mall, 200 Paul Huff Parkway, Cleveland, Tenn. Annual event sponsored by Westwood Baptist Church, River Hills Church of God and Westmore Church of God features games, crafts and trick-or-treating at participating stores, 6-8 p.m. Fall photos at Noerr Halloween photo set starting at 5 p.m. (next to Bath & Body Works).
- Malloween: Trick-or-treating for children 12 and younger at participating stores, 6-7 p.m. (or while supplies last) at Hamilton Place in Chattanooga, Northgate Mall in Hixson and Walnut Square Mall in Dalton, Ga. Children must be in costume and accompanied by an adult; adults should not wear masks. www.visitnorthgatemall.com.
- "Psycho": Gem Theatre, 114 N. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. Free screening of Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 classic, famed for its Janet Leigh shower scene, 8 p.m. 706-625-3132, www.calhoungemtheatre.org.
- Scare on the Square: Downtown LaFayette, Ga. This alternative to door-to-door trick-or-treating will have merchants passing out candy, 5:30-7 p.m. 706-639-1519.
- Trunk-or-Treat: Toyota of Cleveland, 3560 Village North Blvd. SW, McDonald, Tenn. Candy giveaways, live music, face painting and special guests, 4-8 p.m. 423-664-9715.
DAILY
- Chattanooga Ghost Tours: Meet at The Little Curiosity Shoppe, 138 Market St., for walking tours and ghost hunts, 7:30 nightly. $15.95 adults, $10 ages 12 and younger. 423-821-7125.