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