Eerie and fun Halloween events

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Among those helping to decorate the RTC Services building, 334 E. Columbus Ave., Bellefontaine, for Halloween last week were, from left, Mike Predmore, Tonya Reed, RTC skeletons “Raoul, Tobias and Carrie,” Kylee Purtee, and Russ Foust. RTC will host a Haunted Halls event from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31, before trick-or-treat. Information about additional local Halloween happenings is below. (RTC PHOTO | NITA WILKINSON)

Rings of Lights Halloween Walk — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, Blue Jacket Park; rain date: Sunday, Oct. 20; annual trick-or-treat event is for children in preschool through second-grade.

Chippewa Outreach Center haunted house — “Not scary” night, 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, and “scary” night, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 13976 Ironwood Ave., Lakeview; Chippewa Center undergoes a Horror Movie Madness Takeover, free entry. 

Haunted Woods Donation Drive — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 26, 6337 Township Road 53, Lewistown (east of Jackson Center off State Route 274), look for signs and flashing lights; kid-friendly event also featuring bonfire and refreshments, proceeds benefit Allison Knief, a 2014 Indian Lake High School graduate, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, all donations welcome. 

Logan County History Center’s Halloween KidFest — 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, enter through the Transportation Museum doors and trick-or-treat throughout museum and walking around the Orr Mansion; before leaving, children will receive a pumpkin and a pumpkin decorating craft kit; suggested admission: donation of canned goods/non-perishable items for local food pantry; children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Logan County Sheriff’s Office annual trick-or-treat — Noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, 284 S. County Road 32, Bellefontaine. 

Bellefontaine High School second annual fall fest — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, BHS Cafe and AcuSport Stadium, organized by Chieftain Leaders, event includes many family-friendly activities, from face painting to a cake walk, trivia, pumpkin decorating, photo booth, concession stand, and other yard games and contests. 

RTC Services’ Haunted Halls — 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 334 E. Columbus Ave., wear your costume, walk through the haunted halls of RTC Services before trick-or-treating begins; hot dogs, popcorn and drinks served. 

Trick-or-Treat Outreach — 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31, Zanesfield United Methodist Church, 2880 Main St., Zanesfield, free hot dogs, hot chocolate. 

Logan County Beggar’s Night  6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31.