Halloween Fun at the Washoe County Library
October, various dates - Several branches of the Washoe County Library are having Halloween events for children and families, and they're all free.Toll House Pumpkin Patch
October 1 - 31 - The Toll House Pumpkin Patch is a big production with lots of activities for the kids, including the Child's Garden bounce house, a petting zoo, hay fort, maze, and lots more. Tickets for the attractions are $1 each, with the number of tickets required varying for each activity. There is also a gift shop with pumpkins and other Halloween goodies.The Toll House is at 12185 S. Virginia Street, on the west side just south of Bishop Manogue Drive. Hours are Sunday – Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Rides close at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with rides closing at 8 p.m. The information phone number is (775) 636-5100.
Ferrari Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
September 26 - October 31 - Ferrari Farms puts on a terrific Halloween event. There will be a corn maze, bounce house, farm animals, hay rides, a mechanical bull, and pumpkins and squash for sale. Having a go in the corn maze is $5, with children under 2 free. Enjoying a hay ride is $3 per person and $10 per family. The bounce house is $1 per child. Hours are Monday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday - Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Ferrari Farms is on Mill Street in Reno, a block east of Rock Blvd. Get more information at (775) 856-4962.Pottenger's Pumpkin Patch
Thursday through Sunday, beginning October 8 - Bring the family to pick a pumpkin, check out fall arts and crafts, enjoy home made pies and cocoa. This pumpkin patch is at 606 W. Plumb Lane in Reno, behind the Arlington Gardens Mall.Avenue of Screams and The Curse of Dr. Carnage
October 9 - 10, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., and 15 - 18, 22 - 25, 28 - 29 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on weeknights and 7 p.m. to 12 midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. On the 30th and 31st, its open from 6 p.m. to 12 midnight - This haunted house has over 3,000 sq. ft. of scary space. Avenue of Screams will take you on a live tour of one of the most infamous haunts in the nation, Dr. Demiko's Mansion. Learn the truth about the claims of paranormal activity while investigating the supposed "Curse of Dr. Carnage." Note that this haunted house is really scary and not recommended for children under 13. It's $12, with a $2 discount if you bring a canned food item for Evelyn Mount's Community Outreach. The Avenue of Screams haunted house will be at Roller Kingdom, 515 E. 7th St. in Reno. For more information, call (775) 378-2384.Reno Fright Fest presents Slaughter House
The Slaughter House Haunt is inside the Meadowood Mall, 5000 Meadowood Mall Circle in south Reno. Use the entrance by the bus stop on the south side of the mall. Haunting dates are October 9-12, 17-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30-31, and November 1. Hours are 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are only available at the door for $12, with a $2 discount if you bring a canned food item or their coupon. You might want to read the Reno Fright Fest Warning before going to this haunted event. For more information, call (877) SoScary / (877) 767-2279.Ghost Tours of the National Automobile Museum
October 3 - 24 - On Saturdays during October (except the 31st), Ghost Tours will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come hear spirits and phantoms share lively tales from the past. Tours are included with the price of admission. Call (775) 333-9300 for information. The National Automobile Museum is at 10 S. Lake Street in downtown Reno.Ghosts! Halloween Magic with Kalin & Jinger
October 23-24 and 30-31 - Ghosts! is a Halloween-themed magic show presented by Kalin & Jinger, our own local team of exceptional magicians. The show starts at 8 p.m. each night and is in the Celebrity Showroom at John Ascuaga's Nugget, 1100 Nugget Avenue in Sparks. Tickets are $15 adults, $11 ages 12 and under. You can get tickets online or by calling (800) 648-1177.A Legendary Halloween
October 31 - The Legends at Sparks Marina will be hosting a safe trick or treating event from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bring the family for a safe and fun Halloween. Please, no costumes with masks are allowed at this event. Harry and David will be hosting a free hot chocolate tasting at the fireplace near Gymboree. There will also a costume contest, with over $500.00 worth of prizes including Beatles Rock Band, bicycles, gift cards and more!Safe Trick-or-Treating at Scheels
October 31 - The big Scheels store at the Legends at Sparks Marina will be having a free trick-or-treating event starting at 6 p.m. There will be games, candy, free kids' tattoos, and free Ferris Wheel rides. The store is at 1200 Scheels Drive in Sparks.Halloween at Whole Foods Market
October 29 and 31 - Two Kids in the Kitchen events are planned for Halloween at Whole Foods Market, 6139 S. Virginia Street in Reno. Information number is (775) 852-8023.Grimes Castle Haunted House
Starting October 3 - Grimes Castle, Carson City's cursed haunted house, unleashes an entire evening of terrifying events at two locations. Both The Dungeon and The Labyrinth will be open for 5 weekends, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The dates are October 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 29, 30, 31, and November 1.The Dungeon is located at 1809 N. Carson Street, near the Grocery Outlet. The Labyrinth is located at 1443 S. Carson St., in the old Gottschalks building in the Carson Mall. For directions and other information, visit the Grimes Castle FAQ or call (775) 220-5031.
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