Society. Information: 372-3541 or bartholomewhistory.org. Oct. 19 Join Paranormal Encounters as it hosts its first special ghost hunt event at the Crump Theatre. The event proceeds will go to help save and restore this historic landmark. Paranormal Encounter’s newest cast member, Julie Krystina, actress and paranormal investigator as seen on CW’s “One Tree Hill” and BIO Channel’s “My Ghost Story,” will help host the event and lead some of the investigation groups throughout the night. Connor Biddle, filmmaker and Paranormal Encounters lead investigator, will also help host the event and lead some of the investigation groups. Time: 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $35 to $65. Location: The Crump. Information: 376-8429 or thecrumptheatre.com.
Lori Borgman, syndicated newspaper columnist, author and speaker, will chat about her latest book, “My Memory is Shot; All I Retain Now is Water,” a collection of essays on the wonders of lurching past the age of 50. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library. Information: 3791255 or barth.lib.in.us. Nov. 16 Columbus’ architecture is famous all over the world, but how did we get so many famous buildings in one town and what makes it so special? Discover the building blocks of architecture and create some unique projects sure to inspire the budding designer in all of us during Saturday Sampler: Modern Masterpieces: Architecture in Columbus. Time: 11 a.m. to noon. Location: Bartholomew County Historical Society. Information: 372-3541 or bartholomewhistory.org.
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Other ways to get your fright fix… When Darkness Falls. A haunted half-mile walk through Ceraland Park woods. 8 to 11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday in October (the first weekend in October is 8 to 10 p.m.). $8 for Ceraland members, $10 for non-members. Not intended for small children. 377-5849. ceradarkness.com
Investigate paranormal activity at the Crump Theatre during a ghost hunt on Oct. 19
Night of a Thousand Jacks. A festival with kids’ activities, food and displays of community pumpkin carvings, 3 to 9 p.m. Oct. 26 in the PNC Bank parking lot downtown. Free admission. Proceeds benefit Advocates for Children. For more information or to enter the carving contest (pumpkins must be registered
and carved prior to the event), call 372-2808. nightofathousandjacks.com Halloween Costume Contest for kids 12 and younger at Donner Center. Contest begins at 2 p.m. October 27 for children 6 and younger and at approximately 3 p.m. for ages 7 to 12. Free admission. 376- 2680. columbusparksandrec.com Halloween Treat Fest at Edinburgh Premium Outlets on Oct. 31. Participating stores will provide treats throughout the evening while supplies last. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free admission, 526-9764.
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