What's Going on this Weekend-Halloween edition- October 29th- October 31st

It is finally time for Halloween! There are a ton of fun events scheduled for this weekend, including tons of Trunk or Treat events and Fall Festival events. If Halloween isn't your cup of tea, there are some great storytimes and festivals that are more fall oriented. This weekend will be beautiful with highs around 80 degrees! So, grab those Halloween costumes and get out there.

Saturday, October 29th

Keeneland is having their Halloween Sunrise Trackside event. Special Halloween Edition Buckles, the Keeneland Kid’s Club mascot, will award Kids Club prize packages to some of the best costumes. An appearance by the Headless Horseman will occur in the Paddock at 9 a.m. and on the track during the race day. Enjoy breakfast in the trackside Equestrian Dining Room for $8 (kids five and under eat free). Visit the Kids Club Corner and meet the Keeneland mascot Buckles. There will be free activities, including photos in jockey silks, face painting, and more. Learn about Keeneland through a guided walking tour of the grounds. Tour groups will depart from the welcome stand in the Paddock. Watch a live, educational equine demonstration take place in the saddling paddock, with a new guest each Saturday. Learn from the experts with a trackside handicapping seminar with handicapper Katie Gensler. Q&A with jockeys in the Walking Ring. Reservations are not taken or needed. All Saturday morning activities continue rain or shine. Breakfast is $8 per person, age 5 and under eat free. Starts at 7am until 11:30am. More information here.

Halloween Walk with the Animals from 12pm to 5pm at the Salato Wildlife Center in Frankfort. Kids from Frankfort and surrounding counties dress up in their best Halloween attire to take a walk on the wild side! The kids will receive a treat bag to collect candy and a passport which they will take to each of the indoor and outdoor animal booths to receive a treat (or trick!), learn a little about and meet our animals. They will also enjoy a hay maze, face painting and a fishing booth.Come play with us! More information here.

NoLi Halloween Carnival from 3pm to 6pm. Join us for ghoulish games, freaky fun, and frightening food!FREE EVENT for ALL AGESOur neighbors at The Illustrated Barber will be offering free haircuts for kids under 18 (first come, first serve) As well as hair braiding and face painting!Call Ashley or Shelia at 859.948.1874 for more information. 760 N Limestone. More information here.

White's Farm First Family Gathering is from 4pm-8pm. It's our annual Fall event!! Hayrides, bonfires, s'mores, and pumpkins...we got all the fall things right here! You can also participate in the Chili Cook-off, Pie Contest, and Pumpkin Contest. 3660 Military Pike. More information and information on entering contests here.

Pumpkinfest 2016 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church. On Saturday, October 29th, “The Pumpkin Church” will hold our 3rd Annual Pumpkin Fest with games, activities, and tacos from 5-6:30pm in our front parking lot (inside the Life Center in the event of bad weather) followed by viewing “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” in the gym on a GIANT screen at 6:30! 2351 Alumni Drive. More information here.

Quest Community Church is having a Trunk or Treat from 4pm to 7pm. East Parking Lot for fun, costumes and free candy! Children and families are invited to dress up. 410 Sporting Court. More information here.

Georgetown First United Methodist Church is having a Trick or Trunk event from 4:30pm to 6pm. 1280 Lexington Road, Georgetown. More information here.

Trick or Treat Storytime at Joseph Beth from 11am to 12pm. Wear your Halloween costume and join us for thrills and chills at our annual in store Trick or Treat. We’ll share stories, songs and then trick or treat at stations around Joseph-Beth! More information here.

Barnes and Noble is having a If You Give a Mouse a Brownie Storytime. From the #1 New York Times bestselling team of Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond comes the ninth picture book in the blockbuster 'If You Give ...' series, one of the most beloved children's series of all time. With its spare, rhythmic text and circular tale, If You Give a Mouse a Brownie is perfect for beginning readers and Storytime. Activities to follow. More information here.

Hallowhinny at the Kentucky Horse Park from 2pm to 3pm. This year, the spirit of HalloWhinny is taking over the weekend. Halloween is approaching, and the park won’t let the holiday pass without offering two presentations of HalloWhinny, the annual Halloween show, where park horses and their riders are likely to show up as just about any kind of “scary,” funny, or quirky dual human/horse costume for the holiday. Held at 2 p.m. on October 29th and October 30th in the park’s Breeds Barn, park employees and special guests will show off costumes that many have planned all year. Joining the staff, volunteers (and of course, horses) from the Breeds Barn and Big Barn will be Patrick the Miniature Horse, retired race horses from Ohio Standardbreds and Friends, and miniature horses from Stampede of Love. **HalloWhinny is included in regular park admission. More information here.

Boyd Orchard is having Last Fest. Take a hayride around the orchard, stop and pick some apples or pumpkins, enjoy lunch on the patio with live music and let the kids play on their playgrounds. Take your turn on the 90 foot slide, play on the 3 story tree house, or make your way to the top of the Giant Hay Castle! Kids $12 and adults $8. Hayrides can be purchased separately. 9:30am to 7pm. 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles.

Evans Orchard is having a Harvest Festival, which includes pony and hay rides, corn bin, tire climb, large slides, jumping pillows, fresh kettle corn, train rides, and animal area. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. $8 per child, adults free with a paid child admission. 180 Stone Rd. Georgetown.

Bi-Water Farms is having their AutumnFest. They have hayrides, Spooky FarmHouse, Enchanted Barnyard, Pirates Cove, Trike Track, Barnyard Babies, Lost Pumpkin Mine, li’l Pumpkin Play Patch, The Bird House, Bunnyville, Cowboy Corral, Billy Goat Mountain, 5 Acre Corn Maze, Sky High Slide, People Spinners, Bi-Water Ball Park, Pumpkin Vine Zip Lines, Bounce Around Corral, Chutes & Slides. General Admission. $10 plus sales tax. 2 years and younger are free. 9am-9pm.

Louisville Zoo is having the World’s Largest Halloween Party, a not-so-scary event for all ages. Come in costume, see the animals and trick-or-treat. 5-8:30 p.m. See website for ticket pricing. 1100 Trevilian Way. Info: here

Cincinnati Zoo is having their HallZOOween. Children 12 & under can trick-or-treat around the zoo, enjoy animal encounters, ride the Hogwarts Express Train and more. Noon-5 p.m. Free with zoo admission, some activities require extra fee. $18 adults, $13 children and seniors. $10 parking. 3400 Vine St. Info here.

Lexington Halloween and Thriller Parade from 6:30pm-9pm at the Courthouse Plaza. Halloween parade starts at 8pm and the Thriller Parade begins at 8:30pm. More information here.

Sunday, October 30th

Hunter Presbyterian Church is having a Fall Fest from 9:30am to 11am. Admission is one can of soup. Games, food and fun (costumed or not). 109 Rosemont Garden.

Porter Memorial Church is having a Trunk or Treat from 5:30 to 7:30pm. 4300 Nicholasville Road.

South Elkhorn Church is having a Trunk or Treat event from 5pm-6:30pm. Join us for a fun evening of costumes, candy, and family fun! You are invited to dress up, deck out your trunk with decorations and goodies, bring a picnic meal and s’more fixings and enjoy a fun-filled evening with your church family!Fire pits available to roast your own hot dogs or marshmallows, hayrides and games.Prizes for best costume(s) and best trunk! More information here. 4343 Harrodsburg Road. More information here.

Parkway Baptist Church is having a Trunk or Treat event from 6pm to 8pm. Free hotdogs, chili, cookies and drinks. 1915 N. Broadway.

Gardenside Baptist Church is having a Pumpkinpalooza from 6pm to 8:30pm. This will be a fun time for family and friends that is FREE to anyone. There will be fun games, food, face painting, a prize barn, inflatables, prizes, and much more! So register early to avoid waiting line and join us on Sunday, October 30 from 6pm-8:30pm! All registrants will be put into door prize drawings! We have some real nice goodies for that! 1667 Alexandria Drive.

Eastland Church of God Fall Festival from 5:30pm to 7pm. Come enjoy a night of fun with your family and friends! We will have inflatables, Trunk or Treat, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, and food for everyone! We can't wait to serve you and your family! More information here.

Broadway Baptist Church is having a Trunk or Treat event from 5:30 to 7pm for kids 6th grade and under. 2500 Harrodsburg Road.

Hallowhinny at the Kentucky Horse Park from 2pm to 3pm. This year, the spirit of HalloWhinny is taking over the weekend. Halloween is approaching, and the park won’t let the holiday pass without offering two presentations of HalloWhinny, the annual Halloween show, where park horses and their riders are likely to show up as just about any kind of “scary,” funny, or quirky dual human/horse costume for the holiday. Held at 2 p.m. on October 29th and October 30th in the park’s Breeds Barn, park employees and special guests will show off costumes that many have planned all year. Joining the staff, volunteers (and of course, horses) from the Breeds Barn and Big Barn will be Patrick the Miniature Horse, retired race horses from Ohio Standardbreds and Friends, and miniature horses from Stampede of Love. **HalloWhinny is included in regular park admission. More information here.

Boyd Orchard is having their Final Fest. Take a hayride around the orchard, stop and pick some apples or pumpkins, enjoy lunch on the patio with live music and let the kids play on their playgrounds. Take your turn on the 90 foot slide, play on the 3 story tree house, or make your way to the top of the Giant Hay Castle! Kids $12 and adults $8. Hayrides can be purchased separately. 12pm to 7pm. 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles.

Evans Orchard is having a Harvest Festival, which includes pony and hay rides, corn bin, tire climb, large slides, jumping pillows, fresh kettle corn, train rides, and animal area. 12pm.-6 p.m. $8 per child, adults free with a paid child admission. 180 Stone Rd. Georgetown.

Bi-Water Farms is having their AutumnFest. They have hayrides, Spooky Farm House, Enchanted Barnyard, Pirates Cove, Trike Track, Barnyard Babies, Lost Pumpkin Mine, li'l Pumpkin Play Patch, The Bird House, Bunnyville, Cowboy Corral, Billy Goat Mountain, 5 Acre Corn Maze, Sky High Slide, People Spinners, Bi-Water Ball Park, Pumpkin Vine Zip Lines, Bounce Around Corral, Chutes & Slides. General Admission is $10 per person. 2 years and younger are free. 12pm-9pm.

Kentucky Children's Garden is having a Last Day of the Season Goodbye Hike at 1pm and 3pm. Admission is $3 per person (and remember to pay at the Visitor's Center). 500 Alumni Drive.

Louisville Zoo is having the World’s Largest Halloween Party, a not-so-scary event for all ages. Come in costume, see the animals and trick-or-treat. 5-8:30 p.m. See website for ticket pricing. 1100 Trevilian Way. Info: here

Cincinnati Zoo is having their HallZOOween. Children 12 & under can trick-or-treat around the zoo, enjoy animal encounters, ride the Hogwarts Express Train and more. Noon-5 p.m. Free with zoo admission, some activities require extra fee. $18 adults, $13 children and seniors. $10 parking. 3400 Vine St. Info here.

Monday, October 31st

Beaumont Branch Library Trick or Treat from 11:00am to 11:30am. Celebrate this candy-filled holiday with songs, activities, and our Trick-or-Treat costume parade! For ages 5 and under. Don’t forget to wear your costume!

Village Branch Library Spooktacular Halloween Party from 4pm to 5pm. Calling all, boils and ghouls! Wear your spookiest costume and join us for Halloween games, snacks, and fun!

Northeast Christian Church is having a Fall Fun Night. All Elementary age children and families are invited to a fun, safe Halloween alternative at NorthEast! There will be inflatables, candy, games, and lots more!! It's all FREE and you're invited. We hope to see you on Monday, October 31st! More information here.

Gardenside Christian Church is having a Trunk or Treat event from 6pm to 8pm. 940 Holly Springs Drive.

Treats on Main in Wilmore, Kentucky is from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Costume contest at the Downtown Green at 7:30pm. While there, check out The Family Center Open House from 5:30pm to 8pm to play, warm up, take a time out of the excitment. More information here.

Lexington Trick or Treating is this evening from 6pm to 8pm!