Halloween Events for Kids in Evansville IN and the Tri-State 2013

Everyone knows that kids love holidays more than almost anything. If you think stores start stocking Halloween decorations and costumes a little prematurely, ask any six-year-old when he or she starts preparing, and you'll likely hear something like, "Since Easter."

Halloween is the perfect opportunity for parents to spend quality time with their kids and guarantee that everyone has a blast. So this year, try broadening you and your kids' horizons and go beyond the usual store-bought costumes and neighborhood trick-or-treating by scheduling a day packed with spooky fun for all ages.

CENTRE'D ON KIDS -TRICK OR TREAT, October 20, 2013

The Centre will haunted-ly house the Centre’d On Kids Trick or Treat on October 20! All Ghosts and Goblins are invited to the free SMG Evansville Kids Halloween party formerly called the Main Street Trick or Treat. This event provides a fun, safe and non-scary environment for trick-or-treaters with lots of games and prizes, everyone is a winner! Concessions will be available so come hungry. The costume contest will be at 1:00 on the stage in The Centre’s Exhibit Hall. Winners for all 0-12 age groups!

BOO AT THE ZOO, Various Dates

If you have younger kids, Boo at the Zoo at Evansville's Mesker Park Zoo & Botanical Garden is the perfect solution to some of the drawbacks of trick-or-treating such as limited neighborhood participation or keeping the youngest members of your family visible to drivers. Kids can trick-or-treat to their hearts' content at candy stations throughout the zoo, enjoy games and activities, and watch fun performances from magicians and storytellers. Best of all, there's nothing overly scary to upset your little ones!

Boo at the Zoo takes place from 5-8 p.m. on October 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, & 27. Tickets are available at the gate and online, from $6 for zoo members to $8 for general admission.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN WEEKENDS AT HOLIDAY WORLD, Weekends through October 27th, 2013

If you have older children or teenagers that can handle a few more thrills and chills, Holiday World's Happy Halloween Weekends are on Saturday and Sunday through October 27. On top of the usual rides, there will be corn mazes and a 3D Halloween Adventure in the Holiday Theater, as well as a costume dance party and a laser light show. Everyone is bound to enjoy their favorite theme park even more than usual.

Saturday hours last from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. General admission is $29.95 ($5 cheaper online!), and guests under 54" and seniors get in for $19.95 ($17.95 online). Children two and younger are admitted for free.

Your kids probably think they're going to love Halloween forever, but the reality is that you only have a few that have the potential to be truly special for them, so make them count!

KIDS DAY AT THE NEWBURGH CIVITAN ZOMBIE FARM, October 26, 2013

Saturday, October 26 at 11-4 PM - 5466 Vann Rd in Newburgh. There will be a no-scare tour, games, inflatables and more! Cost is $5 - All proceeds benefit Eater Seals and it's fun for all ages!

GHOST WALKS, TOWN OF NEWBURGH, Various Dates

The 20^th annual Ghost Walks is a favorite event for all of the ghosts, guides and attendees. You will learn some of the spookier legends of the Town of Newburgh. The Ghost Walks, sponsored by Historic Newburgh Inc., will run Friday, October 17^th, 6:00pm-9pm; Saturday, October 18^th, 5pm-9pm; and Sunday, October 19th, 5pm-8:00pm.

DOWNTOWN HENDERSON HALLOWEEN EVENTS

Oct 18-19: HAUNTED WOODS
St. Amrose Church, Union Co. Dusk until 11pm. Take a trip throught the haunted woods and hear spooky stories. Info: (270) 997-0230

Oct 18-20: PEACE WITH JUSTICE WEEKEND
Zion United Church of Christ, 437 First St., Henderson, KY. Regional event focusing on social issues such as disabilities, civil rights and peace. Info: (812) 437-9295 or www.zionucchenderson.com

Oct 26: SPOOKS AND LEGENDS WALKING TOUR
Starts at The Depot, 101 N Water Street, Henderson, KY. Time TBA. Start the tour with light refreshments and storytelling at The Depot and continues throughout downtown. During the tour discover some of Henderson's spookier legents and historic folklore. This tour often sells out. Reservations are highly reccomended. Info: www.hendersondepot.org or (270) 830-9707

Oct 26: AUDUBON SPOOKTACULAR
Audubon State Park, Henderson, KY. 1-4pm. Bring your little Goblins and enjoy a day of Halloween fun with games, pumpkin painting, magic show, balloon show, animal presentations, costume contest, and candy! Cost: $2 per person. Children 3 and under are free. Info: Beth Tompkins at (270) 826-2247 or beth.tompkins@ky.gov

Oct 31: DOWNTOWN TRICK OR TREAT
Downtown Henderson, KY. 3-5pm. Enjoy safe trick or treating at various shops downtown. Info: (270) 827-0016, info@downtownhenderson.org or www.downtownhenderson.org