Families looking for Halloween activities run by the city have several options over the next 10 days, from an evening campout at Molsen Farm to a free movie afternoon at Allen Public Library, according to the city's community calendar.
Thursday: a walk through local history
The Edge's Historical Nature Walk is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 22. The guided outing goes from The Edge to the Historic Dam and covers parts of the city's past along the way. It is free and open to all ages, but participants must register.
Saturday: Haunted Campout
Allen Parks and Recreation hosts its Haunted Campout starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Molsen Farm, 1201 E. Bethany Drive. Campers bring their own gear for a night outdoors with Halloween treats. Registration costs $12 for parks and recreation members and $17 for nonmembers.
Friday, Oct. 30: Trick or Treat Story Time
The library at 300 N. Allen Drive holds a Halloween story time from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in its children's program rooms. The program is meant for children ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver and includes stories, trick-or-treat stations and a craft, while supplies last. No ticket is needed.
Saturday, Oct. 31: spiders and a movie
At The Edge, 201 St. Mary Drive, children ages 6 to 12 can learn how spiders build webs and hunt during The Secret Life of Spiders, from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost is $5 per person, and registration is required.
The same afternoon, the library shows "Minions & Monsters," rated PG, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The screening is recommended for ages 5 and up and is limited to 100 people. Free tickets are handed out at the children's desk 30 minutes before the start.
