
{"id":1155,"date":"2007-10-25T06:29:29","date_gmt":"2007-10-25T14:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carrborocitizen.com\/main\/2007\/10\/25\/halloween-calendar\/"},"modified":"2007-10-25T06:29:29","modified_gmt":"2007-10-25T14:29:29","slug":"halloween-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/2007\/10\/25\/halloween-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"Halloween Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Scare-o-lina Skies\u00e2\u20ac\u009d <\/strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u201c Madness and Mayhem in the Night Sky. A special, extra-scary version of Morehead Planetarium\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s popular star show \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Carolina Skies.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Fri, Oct 26, and Sat, Oct 27 at 8pm. Standard planetarium admissions apply. Suitable for ages 12 &amp; up. A tamer version for younger children will be presented Sunday, Oct 28 at 4:30pm. For more info, visit www.moreheadplanetarium.org.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Spirits of Hillsborough\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Guided Tour<\/strong> &#8211; Discover more about Hillsborough\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s ghostly sightings. Sponsored by the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough. Oct 26-28, 7, 7:30, 8 &amp; 8:30pm. Info: 732-7741, www.historichillsborough.org.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pumpkin Fest<\/strong> &#8211; Elaborately carved jack-o-lanterns on display throughout the Village; carved by Pumpkin Specialist Steve Mann &amp; the Fearrington gardeners &amp; culinary staff. Mon, Oct 29-Wed, Oct 31. Fearrington Village, 2000 Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro, 919-542-4000, www.fearringtonvillage.com.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><strong>Pipe Screams <\/strong>&#8211; Various area organists present spooky music to raise money for Habitat for Humanity. Tue, Oct 30 at 7:30pm. Donations accepted and appreciated. University United Methodist Church, 150 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, 929-7191.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nPirate\/Zombie Day &#8211;<\/strong> Prizes for the best art, snacks &amp; boos for all (no pun intended). Wed, Oct 31. UNC Campus: Bull\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Head Bookshop, Daniels Building, 207 South Rd, Chapel Hill, 962-5060, store.unc.edu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pagan Spook Festival \u00e2\u20ac\u201c<\/strong> Complete over-stimulation on the visual &amp; auditory levels: Slides in the alley, videos in the bargain bin, projections in the venue, live music. Explore the Spook Pagan element at Nightlight on Tue, Oct 30. The madness starts at 9:30pm.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nHALLOW-ENO <\/strong>&#8211; Hayrides, storytelling, treats, face painting, balloon sculptures, performances by the Young People\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Performing Co &amp; a Haunted Mill. Wed, Oct 31, 6-9pm. Free; Haunted Mill $2, Info: 471-1623, beth.highley@durhamnc.gov. West Point on the Eno, 5101 N Roxboro Rd, Durham, 620-8154.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Halloween Bash @ Blen<\/strong>d \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 3 Dollar Hostage and more music TBA, plus DJs and costume party. Wed, Oct 31 at Blend, 157 E Rosemary St, Chapel Hill, 338-2746, www.blendchapelhill.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The MF Show <\/strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u201c Martina &amp; Frank Russo of MF Gallery, NYC present a visual onslaught of pulp-monster art that is guaranteed to delight and horrify! On display through Nov 6 at Wootini, Carr Mill Mall, Carrboro, Ste A-7.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Just for Kids<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Halloween Toddler Time <\/strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u201c Get ready for Halloween with some fun, not-so-spooky kids\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 stories! Thu, Oct 25, 4pm at the Carrboro Branch Library. All toddlers are invited to this free program. For more info, call 969-3006.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nWeaver St Market Costume Contest<\/strong> \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Fri, Oct 26, 5:30-7:30pm. Join us for a creepy, kooky evening of scary stories, ghosts &amp; ghouls, and food &amp; fun under the stars. Spooky music, scary puppets and great seasonal tales. Free cookies and cider. Costume Contest Rules: Enter in 1 category only: 0-5 year-olds or 6-10 year-olds. Costumes will be judged on most original, funniest and scariest.\u00c2\u00a0 All participants must register by 6:45. Winners announced at 7. For more info, call 929-0010 ext 115.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Historic Hillsborough Halloween<\/strong> &#8211; Ages 4-10. Go on a ghost hunt, hear ghost stories &amp; decorate pumpkins; bring a flashlight. Historic Hillsborough Commission. Fri, Oct 26, 6:30-8:30pm. Burwell School Historic Site, 319 N Churton St, Hillsborough, 732-7451, www.burwellschool.org. Free!<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nHalloween Preschool Story Time<\/strong> \u00e2\u20ac\u201c The Carrboro Branch Library will host a special Halloween story time event on Sat, Oct 27 at 10:30am. All preschoolers are invited to come and wear their costumes! For more info, call the library at 969-3006.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nHalloween Harvest Festival <\/strong>&#8211; Pony\/horse rides, hay maze, barnyard animals, games, pumpkins, music &amp; bonfire. Spence\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Farm, 6407 Mill House Rd, Chapel Hill. Sat, Oct 27, 3-7pm. $7 for Children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Scholarship Fund, 968-8581.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trick-or-Treating in Chapel Hill<\/strong> &#8211; Town Hall has confirmed that the official day for trick-or-treating in Chapel Hill this year is Wednesday, October 31, 2007.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Carrboro Halloween Carnival<\/strong> &#8211; Oct 31 from 6-8:30pm at the Carrboro Town Commons. Ghosts and goblins of all ages come out for lots of free games and fun!\u00c2\u00a0 Best costumes awarded with prize ribbons; activities include a cake walk, howling at the moon, games, prizes, and much more. Plus, witness the magic of Merlin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Owl.<br \/>\nFor more info, call 918-7364.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Scare-o-lina Skies\u00e2\u20ac\u009d \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Madness and Mayhem in the Night Sky. A special, extra-scary version of Morehead Planetarium\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s popular star show \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Carolina Skies.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Fri, Oct 26, and Sat, Oct 27 at 8pm. Standard planetarium admissions apply. Suitable for ages 12 &amp; up. 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