By The Continuous News Desk

Published: October 12, 2009

Check out Halloween events across the region!  These listings are not complete, please check back again for more.

ABINGDON

DOUBLE WHAMMY HALLOWEEN TOURS: Oct. 9-10, 16-17, 23-30, 8 p.m. $10. Lucky 13th annual Spirit Tour, led by Famed Haint Mistress Donnamarie Emmert, meets at MWI Gazebo: (276) 676-2282, (800) 345-3440 or (276) 629-3161; STAR MUSEUM, 170 E. Main St. presents ‘Hell’s Belles’, its 3rd annual Halloween tour starring Lizzie Borden, Jayne Mansfield, Janis Joplin and Sharon Tate & Co. (276) 608-7452.

HALLOWSCREAMZ: 19372 Brumley Gap Road, Cornfusion Corn Maze, Haunted Barn, Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31, dark to 11 p.m. (276) 623-1326.

TERROR IN THE VALLEY: Brumley Gap Volunteer Fire Department, Brumley Gap Road, off Route 19, Oct. 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, 7:30-11 p.m., 10th annual haunted forest. Refreshments available for sell. $6 adults/$4 children (12 & under). )276) 628-9341 or e-mail: .

HALLOWEEN WEEKEND CAMP: 25236 Hillman Highway, Southwest Virginia 4-H Center, Oct. 30-Nov. 1, for youth in grades 6-8. Costume contest, pumpkin carving, creating an old-time radio play, astronomy, night-hike, LEGO robotics, storytelling, performance at Barter Theatre and special backstage tour. Pre-register by Oct. 19. (276) 676-6180 or .

HALLOWEEN CANDY BUY BACK: 465 West Main St., Abingdon Pediatric Dentistry, Nov. 3, 3-5 p.m. $1 per pound (up to 10 pounds) Special giveaways and drawings. All candy donations are shipped to our service men and women in Iraq.

BLOUNTVILLE

SULLIVAN CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE TRUNK OR TREAT: Sheriff’s Office parking lot, Sat. Oct. 31 5:30 - 8 p.m. Enjoy a safe atmosphere for the children to meet some of the Sullivan Co. Sheriff’s Office Deputies as well as trunk or treating. The mounted horse patrol, K-9, D.R.E.A.M. Car, SORT Team, SWAT team and more will be there as well as face painting and lots of goodies being given away. Trick or treat bags will be provided.

HAUNTED APPALACHIAN CAVERNS: 420 Cave Hill Road, through Oct. 31, 7 p.m. until last body is processed. Last tickets will be sold at 12 a.m. Lycans: Prepare to face a legend as old as man himself…Loup Garou, Wolfmen, Werewolves and haunt attraction, Carnevil Klowns. $13 adults per attraction; both $20. (423) 323-2337 or http://www.myspace.com/HuntedAppalachianCaverns.

BLUFF CITY

HAUNTED AUCTION HOUSE: Every Friday and Saturday in October, 8 p.m. $7 adults/$5 12 and under. (423) 957-1166.

BRISTOL

HALLOWEEN FUN AT BROADMORE SENIOR LIVING: Friday, Oct. 30, 2 – 4 p.m. Trick or Treating throughout the building, games, costume contest at 3:15 and pet costume contest at 3:45.

ST. LUKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Oct. 16-17, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Women will hold annual Fall Bazaar and Bake Sale. Bazaar will feature a variety of donated items such as furniture, clothing, toys, linens, seasonal and everyday household items. In addition, apple butter will be available for purchase as well as an assortment of baked goods, breakfast and lunch items. (276) 669-2441.

HAUNTED FOREST: South Holston Ruritan Woods, 415 Meadow Creek Road, Oct. 22, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 ‘til 11 p.m.; Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24 and 30 ‘til 12 a.m. Oct. 31, ‘til 1 a.m. Gates open 6:30 p.m. Guided tours of haunted forest start at dark. Concessions available. $7 adults/children under 12, $4/groups of 10 or more, $5 each. (423) 366-1487 or (423) 646-6814. All profits to benefit children’s groups and organizations.

CHILDREN’S LIBRARY: Bristol Public Library, Oct. 27, 4 p.m. Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, movie shown on big screen in meeting room; Oct. 26, 11:30 a.m. and Oct. 27, 10 a.m. Wear costume and trick-or-treat through the library; Oct. 29, 5:30 p.m. After school Halloween celebration: Wear your costume, bob for apples, create a creepy spider treat and enjoy spooky tale. (276) 821-6153; Oct. 30, 4 p.m. Teen Library with Halloween Party. Pre-register by e-mailing or call (276) 821-6192.

STATE STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Bristol, Va., 300 West Valley Drive, Oct. 28, Trunk or Treat. Dinner will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Festivities will be from 6:30-8 p.m. Call Paige Morgan, (276) 669-2101 for information.

A BOOOOOTIFUL EVENING: Bristol Mall, Oct. 31, 5:30 p.m. Activities include costume contests for all ages. Contest for best “costumed” pet. Trick or treating throughout the mall. (276) 645-7275.

FALL FESTIVAL: 2455 King Mill Pike, Bristol, Va., Northstar Church, Oct. 31, 5:30-8 p.m. Fun, food, games, hayrides, face painting, inflatables and lots of candy. (276) 466-1825 or http://www.northstarbristol.org.

BRADLEY STREET BAPTIST CHURCH: 2218 Bradley St., Oct. 31, Trunk-or-Treat, 5-8 p.m. regardless of weather.

TRUNKS OF TREATS: Bristol, Tenn., 104 Cypress St., Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church, Oct. 31, 6:30-8 p.m. Fun, food, carnival games, prizes, candy and more. Free. (423) 989-4325.

LIGHT THE NIGHT: Bristol, Tenn., 109 Gate City Highway (old Panda Buffet building), Covenant Fellowship Church, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. Festival and Trunk-R-Treat for children ages 0-12. Games, stories, costume contest (no scary or ghoulish costumes) refreshments, music and trunk or treat.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN: Steele Creek Park, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m., for ages 2-12. Park and walk thru the park for Halloween goodies. Train rides (weather permitting) $1. (423) 764-4023.

BRISTOL VA./TN. COUNTRY SHOW PALACE: 14364 Lee Hwy., Exit 7, Hwy. 81, Campbell Building, Oct. 31, 6 p.m. free to kids and parents. For the kids - special trunk & treat event held inside the Campbell building. Scores of treats for the kids and games to earn special prizes; For adults, 7 p.m. regular country music/dancing. Costumes welcome and encouraged, $5.

TRUNK OR TREAT: Bristol, Va., 1216 Texas Ave., parking lot of East End Christian Church, Oct 31, 5 p.m.
TRUNK OR TREAT: Bristol, Va., Mary’s Chapel Road and Gate City Highway, Mary’s Chapel, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m. Churches of the Benham’s Circuit will sponsor the event. Children are invited to trick or treat from the numerous decorated car trunks of parishioners.
CHILDREN’S FALL PARTY: Bristol, Va., intersection of King Mill Pike, Valley Dr., and Shakesville Road, (future site of Community Baptist Church), Oct. 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pumpkin hunt with prizes, food and candy, face painting, cake walk, hay rides, etc.

TRUNK OR TREAT CAR SHOW: Tri-Summit Bank parking lot, Downtown Bristol, Friday, Oct. 30, 6-9 p.m. There will be prizes for: Best Costume, Best Costumed Car, plus door prizes, trophies and a 50/50 drawing.  Bring the kids and grand kids; enjoy the classic cars, costumed characters and great candy.

CLINTWOOD

MONSTER MASH: Industrial Park, Vance’s Skateland & Restaurant, Oct. 29, 4 -9 p.m., Oct. 30, -10 p.m., Oct. 31, 2-10 p.m. Games, prizes, cake walks, costume contest, a haunted house and lots more. (276) 926-8888.

ELIZABETHTON

THE HAUNTED FOREST: Oct. 16, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Walk through haunt with all the scary charactes you can think of. $5 per person for kids and up. (423) 297-0503.

FALL BRANCH, TENN.

HOUSE OF MARTYRS II: 441 Horton Highway, LampLight Theatre, Oct. 16-18, 23-26, 28-31, Fridays and Saturdays 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. (6:30 p.m., performances only on remaining days). Rated PG-13. Due to the graphic nature of the drama, students under age 13 must have parent’s permission to attend. Suggested donation, $6 for all ages. (423) 348-7610.

GRAY, TENN.

FRIGHTMARE AT THE FAIR: Appalachian Fairgrounds, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23 & 24 and Oct. 30 & 31 beginning at 7:30 p.m. until. All indoors - Rain won’t spoil your “goulish” fun. $5 per person (Age 5 & under free). For Info - 423-477-3211 or http://www.appalachianfair.com.

COPAS CORN MAZE: Copas Farm, Friday and Saturdays, 1-6 p.m. Over 10 acres offering pumpkins, gourds and autumn decor. Kettle Korn, Italian ice and deep fried oreos and twinkies. For ages 7-12, $5/6 and under free. Hayrides $3.50. (423) 367-0565.

GREENEVILLE, TENN.

FLOATING PUMPKIN PATCH: Greene County YMCA, Thursday, Oct. 29 from 6- 7:30 p.m.; Open swim from 7:30- 8:30 p.m. Come prepared to get wet and have fun as you find your favorite pumpkin floating in the pool. Open to all ages, space is limited to first 50 people. Fee: $5 per pumpkin. 423-639-6107.

JONESBOROUGH

HALLOWEEN HAUNTS AND HAPPENINGS: Historic Downtown Jonesborough, Sat., Oct. 31, 6 – 8 p.m. Trick-or-treating on Main Street, games, costume contests for adults, children and pets, the Witch’s Den, ghost stories, face painting and more. This is a free event. (423) 791-3819 or http://www.historicjonesborough.com.

BLOODHOUNDS II: 920 Old Boones Creek Road, Proud Annie Mystery Theatre, Friday and Saturday nights, 6:30 p.m. with play and dinner. $42.50 per person pus tax for ages 18 and up. (423) 753-3735.

INSANE INN AND FIELD OF SCREAMS: Fender’s Farm, 254 Highway 107, Oct. 16-17, 22-24, 27 and 29-31. Starting at dark. Barn, $10/cornfield, $8 or both, $15. (423) 753-4469 or http://www.fendersmaze.com.

HALES COMMUNITY RURITAN HAUNTED FOREST: Hales Road off of New Boones Creek Road, Oct. 16-17, 23-24, 29-30-31, dark until 11 p.m. $7 per person. Concession stand will be open. Glow necklaces will be sold at the entrance for $2 each. All proceeds will help charitable causes.

FENDER’S FARM CORNFIELD MAZE: 254 Highway 107, Cornfield maze, hayrides, cow train rides, petting zoo, Spookley’s pumpkin patch, two playgrounds and much more. Monday-Thursday, 4-9 p.m.. Friday 4-10 p.m. Saturday, 10-10, Sunday 1-6. (423) 75304459 or http://www.fendersmaze.com.

HALLOWEEN CONCERT: 125 1/2 West Main St, Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. Chills and Thrills concert by Cambia Flute Ensemble. Donations accepted. http://www.cambiafluteensemble.com.

JOHNSON CITY

Dr. BO CANDY BUYBACK: Bo Westmoreland, DDS, office on 508 Princeton Rd, Johnson City. Nov. 2, 4-6 p.m.; Help Dr. Bo bring smiles to soldiers serving overseas! Dr. Westmoreland is going to buy your Halloween candy so we can send it to our soldiers. Bring in your UNOPENED Halloween candy on Monday, November 2 between 4-6 pm and Dr. Westmoreland will pay you $1 for every pound. Free toothbrushes and drawing for a gift certificate to Peerless also offered.

TRUNKS OF TREATS Trunks of Treats at Wesley Memorial UMC, 225 Princeton Road, Johnson City, TN. On Saturday, October 24th from 6:00-7:30. Candy, games, treats, cupcake walk, costumes, fun! October 24.

TRICK OR TREAT WITH THE BUCS: Summers-Taylor Stadium on ETSU Campus, Friday, Oct. 30, 3 p.m. Dress in costume to get into the men’s soccer game free; kids can enter to participate in the costume parade on-field during half time. Miss Johnson City 2009, Jessica Nixon, will also be there to tell ghost stories.

KINGSPORT

HAUNTED HALF MARATHON: Downtown Kingsport, Sat. Oct. 31, begins at 3 p.m. in front of Bonefire Smokehouse. Main race will be a 13.1 mile half-marathon, other races include Boo to Brew 4-person relay and Monster Dash Youth Runs. Event followed by Trunk or Treat on Broad Street for children and a Halloween Costume Pub Crawl for adults. http://www.hauntedhalf.com

WITCHES WYND: Exchange Place, Oct. 23-24, 8 p.m. Storytellers will be waiting in the nooks and crannies of the ancient log buildings to relate tales and legends as the audience rotates among them. Seating is limited. Advance tickets, $6. (423) 288-6071.

HALLOWEEN DANCE: Rascals, Oct. 30, 7-10 p.m. $5 per person, tickets at door. Bring a dessert/finger food to share. Band will be Kids Our Age. Open to all area seniors 50 and over. Costumes are optional.

FRIGHT NIGHT BASH: The Golfer’s Edge, Oct. 31, 7:30-10 p.m. Costume contests, prizes, games, music DJ, roast marshmallows, etc. $10 donation per person requested to help save homeless animals in our community. (423) 817-3121.

THE HAUNTED TOMB: 1430 Willow Street, Kingsport. Oct. 23,24,30,31 from dark until 11:30 p.m. Canned food donations will be taken, but not required for entrance. Entry is free. http://www.thehauntedtomb.com

KNOXVILLE

BOO! AT THE ZOO: Knoxville Zoo, Oct. 15-18, 22-25, 5:30-8 p.m. music and games at the Monster Mash tent in the Clayton Family Kids Cove, costumed characters throughout the zoo, haunted carousel, scary-go-round, trick-or-treating and lots more. $6 per person/children under 2 free. Parking $5. (865) 637-5331 or http://www.knoxville-zoo.org.

MARION, VA.

HAUNTING ON THE MARKET: Farmer’s Market Pavilion, Oct. 30, 7-11 p.m. Grown-ups Halloween Party with live music, games, costume contest and more. Free, (276) 783-4190.

HALLOWEEN MADNESS: Downtown Marion, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Trick-or-Treating for kids 12 and under in costume accompanied by an adult invited to visit participating business for free goodies. Special events at Farmers Market. (276) 783-4190 or http://www.mariondowntown.org.

MAX MEADOWS, VA.

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR: Visit the Haunted Mansion that really is haunted. Major Graham Mansion, 2115 Major Grahams Road, Oct. 24, 6-10 p.m. Family Night Haunted Mansion Tours, $5 per person; Oct. 31, 7 p.m.-midnight. Music, food, tours, free parking and t-shirts while they last. October 31st Halloween Spooktacular Event, 7 p.m. to midnight, $20 cover charge (half price with college ID or Wythe County resident), $5 haunted mansion tours, live bands, food, beer barn, costume contest with prizes (276) 284-0006 or http://www.grahamfestusa.com.

OAK RIDGE

SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN RIDES: Southern Appalachia Railway Museum Secret City Scenic Train rides, Oct. 30, 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Sunday Nov. 1, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Daytime trips, children are encouraged to wear their costumes and will have a chance to win prize for best costume. Evening trips 6 p.m. will accommodate those who are seeking additional thrills and chills. Halloween teats for all riders. Reservations suggested. $15 adults/$10 children, 3 thru 12. (865) 241-2140.

UNICOI

GHOST WALKS: Appalachian GhostWalks Haunted Vacations Ghost and History Tours. (423) 743-9255, e-mail or http://www.AppalachianGhostWalks.com.

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