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Let’s get spooky

October 31, 2018 by Ashley Alfred

Despite the cold and rainy weather on the holiday of horror, remember to stay safe in all activities this evening. Here are some of the spookiest events in Abilene tonight:

Umpteenth Annual Haunted House & Labyrinth of Horror

This spooky haunted house opens at 8 p.m. tonight at Play Faire Park–Miniature Golf Course and Outdoor Play Museum. Prepare to be to terrified. Admission is $10 including golf and more activities between.

New Hope Church Fun Fair

Explore this local fall festival from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The indoor event will shield from the weather, while providing bounce houses, slides, carnival games and more. Admission is free and available to all ages.

“Hocus Pocus” Screening

A Halloween classic, “Hocus Pocus”, will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre. Tickets are $7 and are available online at paramount-abilene.org/

Pioneer Drive Baptist Church Fall Fun Night

This family-oriented fall festival welcomes costumes, games, food and more. Open to the Abilene community, the event will begin at 6 p.m. at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church. The church is partnered with Connecting Caring Communities for the event.

Harry Potter Cover2Cover Reading

Enjoy a full reading of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” by faculty and students in the Reading Commons area of the library. Over 30 volunteers will read in 15-minute time slots in a variety of languages.

Escape Room at Edwards Hall

ACU students can enjoy a miniature version of a wicked new trend–escape rooms. The event will begin at 7 p.m.

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