Thursday, September 24, 2009

Halloween Happenings

New York’s Carnival

It is said the New York Halloween haunted walk and Carnival is back scarier then ever this year. Suitable for kids this fun event offers creepy characters like headless horsemen, wolf men and witches lurking high on lookout hill.

Saturday, October 31, 2009 -12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

New Orleans

Halloween on Bourbon Street:

Bourbon Street is always wild, from the weekend before, and through Halloween, it's wild even by Bourbon Street standards. Wear your favorite costume and come down to see the sights.

Hermann-Grima House Mourning Tour:

The Hermann-Grima House located at 820 St. Louis Street in the French Quarter is fun to visit any time of the year to see how the Creoles lived in early New Orleans. But from mid-October through mid-November, the historic home will be draped in black and the parlor will be set as it would have been for the funeral of one of its earliest residents.

Ghosts in the Oaks:

Ghosts in the Oaks is a fund raiser for New Orleans City Park which was severely damaged in Hurricane Katrina. The event is on October 23th, from 6:00- 9:00 p.m. in the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and includes food and music.

For the kids there's fun at the Audubon Zoo. On October 23, 24, 25 2009 the zoo holds its annual Halloween extravaganza. There's games, a haunted house, the ghost train, and of course trick or treating.

Salem, MA

The Haunted Neighborhood at the Salem Wax Museum

Salem’s #1 rated Haunted Attraction! Savor famous Maine apple buns, kettle corn, and other treats.

Salem Witch Village – Journey led by practicing witches separating the myths and reality of witchcraft in the ancient and modern world.
Frankenstein’s Laboratory – Salem’s #1 Ranked Haunted House – inspired by the classic period of literary horror. Step into the dungeon and enter the notorious chambers of Dr. Frankenstein.
The Haunted Witch Village – Salem’s largest Haunted House – After Witches leave the Village and the darker side of our maze comes alive. Our ghouls and goblins come out to scare all who dare.
The Candlelit Ghostly Tour – A walking tour through the streets of Historic Salem’s most haunted houses. Learn the history and horror of the Witch City.
Within the Witching Hour – A live presentation of spellcasting by a real practicing witch who will take you through all the steps of creating a magical circle for you to join in releasing your own spell.

Cape May, NJ

Cape May is one of the most haunted places in America. From the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate to a bevy of B&B inns, hotels and guest houses, all with resident spirits, you'll find plenty to get your heart pumping.

PHANTOMS OF CAPE MAY TOUR
Saturday, October 17: 6pm-8pm
Enjoy a spooktacular self-guided tour of a selection of Cape May's Victorian treasures decked out in ghoulish fashion for Halloween! Includes admission to the Phantoms of the Physick Estate Tour. Includes trolley shuttle.

A RIDE WITH THE GHOSTWRITER
Friday, October 23: 7:30pm, 8:30pm
Saturday, October 24: 6pm, 7pm, 8:30pm
This 45-minute evening trolley ride takes you through the streets of Cape May's Historic District with psychic medium Craig McManus (the Ghostwriter of Exit Zero fame) providing the narration. Craig will talk about ghosts and spirits,the history of the houses where he has sensed activity and legends of ghost activity in Cape May.

MURDER MYSTERY DINNERS & LUNCHEON
Fridays & Saturdays, October 16, 23 & 24: 7pm
Sundays, October 18 & 25: 1pm
New mystery for 2009! Whodunit? Find out as a cast of likely suspects invades the dining room at the Inn of Cape May! Solve the mystery and vie for prizes as you enjoy your meal. Limited event; reservations are necessary.

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