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2015 Halloween events, haunted houses in the Wichita area (updated Oct. 6)


Zombie queens Patricia Baab, left, Rachel Workman and Christina Rollins prowl the Delano district during the annual Ghost Stories of Historic Delano. (2009)
Zombie queens Patricia Baab, left, Rachel Workman and Christina Rollins prowl the Delano district during the annual Ghost Stories of Historic Delano. (2009) File photo

UPDATED Oct. 6

Theater

“Hitchcock’s Psycho Motel,” comedic homage to Alfred Hitchcock, dinner at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:50 p.m. Thu.-Sat. through Oct. 31, Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley. $20-$30. 316-263-0222

“Evil Dead The Musical,” 8 p.m. Thu.-Sat., through Oct. 31, Roxy’s Downtown, 412 1/2 E. Douglas. $25. dinner/show $40. 316-265-4400

“Little Shop of Horrors,” 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 22-31, Wichita Scottish Rite Center, 332 E. First St. $23-$25. 316-618-0444

“The Rocky Horror Show,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday through Oct. 31. Additional midnight shows on Oct. 24 and 31. Crown Uptown Theatre, 3207 E. Douglas. Additional performances: Oct. 8-9, 16, 22-24, 29-31. Shows at 7:30 (dinner starts at 5) with additional midnight shows on Oct. 24 and 31. Tickets: $20-$50 for dinner/show; $20-$35 for show only. Call 316-612-7696. www.crownuptown.com

October

1 Ghost Stories of Historic Delano, 6-9 p.m. Ride the trolley between stops. Begin your tour at any of these locations: Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, 300 S. Sycamore; Downtown Senior Center, Burton and Handley; or Amira’s Dance Productions, 1702 W. Douglas. Free.

2 Museum of the Undead 3: Safe Zone. Practice survival skills at adults-only event, 7-11 p.m., Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean. $25; $20 for members. 316-660-0620

9 Museum of the Undead 3: Safe Zone. Practice survival skills at adults-only event, 7-11 p.m., Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean. $25; $20 for members. 316-660-0620

10 Bootanica, face painting, trick-or-treat bag decoration and more, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Botanica, 701 N. Amidon. $8; $6 members. 316-264-0448

22 “Psycho,” an Alfred Hitchcock film, 7 p.m., Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway. $5.

23 Ghoulish Gala, event for adults with costume party, drinks and more to raise funds for Joyland merry-go-round, 6:30 p.m., Botanica, 701 N. Amidon. $60; $50 members. 316-264-0448

24 Spooky Science, Halloween chemistry activities in honor of National Chemistry Week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 24, noon-5 p.m. Oct. 25, Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd. Included in admission. 316-660-0620

23-25 Night of the Living Zoo, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sedgwick County Zoo, 5555 W. Zoo Blvd. Not-too-scary Halloween activities and candy stations at the zoo. Wear costumes. $7 for members; $9 nonmembers. Advance tickets: $7 at QuikTrip stores.

24 Boo and Brew Ball, 8 p.m.-midnight, Venue 3130, 3130 W. Central. Adult Halloween costume party and fundraiser for Dress for Success. Tickets: $60; $50 if purchased by Sept. 24. www.wichita.dressforsuccess.org

24 Halloween Bash, pumpkin drop starts at 4 p.m., live band starts at 7 p.m., Stearman Field Bar and Grill, 14789 SW 30th St., Benton. 316-778-1612

25 Hay, Hooves and Halloween, Halloween activities for kids of all ages, 4-8 p.m., Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 Museum Blvd. Included in admission. 316-219-1871

30 Torchlight tour of the museum, Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main, 6-9 p.m. A family-friendly tour of the museum in the dark. Bring your own flashlight, or one will be provided. Includes a torchlight visit to the interior of the clock tower. Free. Donations accepted.

This story was originally published September 16, 2015 at 11:23 AM with the headline "2015 Halloween events, haunted houses in the Wichita area (updated Oct. 6)."

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