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Posted on Fri, Oct. 23, 2009

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fall events

Corn mazes

Bergmann's Corn Maze, trivia and riddles posted throughout a 16-acre corn maze, free trailer rides, pumpkins, carnival games, prizes, inflatables for adults and children, at 8401 S. Meridian. Open 6-9 p.m. Thu., 6-11 p.m. Fri., 1-11 p.m. Sat., 1-6 p.m. Sun., through Nov. 7. Admission $9, $7 children 5-12, ages 4-under free. Group rates and alternate hours available. Information, 316-522-3475 or 316-524-1790, online at www.bergmannscornmaze.com.

Klausmeyer Dairy Farm, includes pumpkin picking, dairy tours, pig races, playground, hayrack rides, petting zoo, open 10 a.m.-dark Sat. and noon-dark Sun., at 8135 S. 119th West, Clearwater. Open weekdays by appointment. Packages $5 or $7 per person. Information, 316-706-5391 or 316-706-5609, or www.klausmeyerdairyfarms.com.

Sand Castle Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, with children's play area, giant jumping pillow and hayride to the pumpkin patch, at Gaeddert and Martisko Farms, 13209 E. 82nd, Buhler. Open 6-10 p.m. Fri., 2-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun., through October. Admission $8, $6 children 4-10, children 3-under free. Group discounts and other hours available by reservation. Hayrack ride to pumpkin patch ($1) available 2-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Information, 620-543-3073, online at www.kansasmaze.com.

Fall festivals

Pickles to Peppernuts Fall Festival Bazaar, 2-8 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-noon Sat., Woodland United Methodist Church, 1100 W. 15th St. Free admission. Lasagna dinner 5-7 p.m. today. Cost $8, $4 for children 12- under. Information, 316-295-5682.

Halloween parties, events

Halloween in the Park, games and haunted maze, 6-10 p.m. today-Sat., Hap McLean Park, 6801 N. Hydraulic, Park City. Admission cost one item of non-perishable food per person, per event, to benefit the Park City Food Pantry.

"Trick or Treat Street," musical, trick-or-treating, games, activities and The Bubble Man for ages 10 and under, 6:15 p.m. today; 10 a.m., 12:30 and 3 p.m. Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun., Wichita Children's Theatre & Dance Center, 201 Lulu. Tickets $5.50, $7 with pizza. Reservations, 316-262-2282.

Night of the Living Zoo, not-too-scary Halloween event with treat stations and games, 6:30-8:30 p.m. today-Sun., Sedgwick County Zoo, 5555 Zoo Blvd. Advance tickets $5 at area QuikTrips; $7 day of event or $5 for members. Information, 316-660-9453.

Halloween Storytime, with games, Halloween craft and costume party, 11 a.m. Sat., Barnes & Noble, 1920 N. Rock Road. Free. Reservation required by calling 316-315-0421.

"Sinners & Saints," historic cemetery tours, grave dowsing demonstrations, headstone rubbings, tales of murder, mystery and the offbeat, 2 p.m. Sat., Bella Vista Cemetery, and 4 p.m. Sat., Sunset Lawns Cemetery, both in El Dorado. Admission $10. Information, Butler County History Center, 316-321-9333.

"Angels on the Plain," nighttime cemetery tour, 6-7:15 p.m. Sat., Caldwell City Cemetery. Meet at Caldwell High School, Central and Osage, Caldwell, and ride school buses to the cemetery. Tickets $5 at Flowers Plus, 316-845-2660, Nostalgia Nook, 316-845-2665, Norma White, 316-845-2793, or at the door.

Boo & Brew Bash, adult costume party with music by Rain, live and silent auction, tarot card reader, costume and dance contests and other entertainment, 7 p.m. Sat., Beech Activity Center, 9710 E. Central. A benefit for Dress for Success Wichita. Tickets $50. Reservations, 316-945-8779, online at www.booandbrew.org.

"The Rocky Horror Picture Show," midnight Sat., the Orpheum, 200 N. Broadway. Tickets $5 (discounts available). Information, 316-263-0884.

Halloween Pops Concert, selections from "Fantasia" and "Star Wars" by the WSU Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Thu., Miller Concert Hall, Duerksen Fine Arts Center, WSU. Tickets $7 (discounts available). Information, 316-978-3233.

Terrifying Halloween Week, skate event at Wichita Ice Center, 505 W. Maple. Skaters who wear a costume to any of the public skating sessions Mon.-Fri will receive a coupon for free admission and skate rental to public skating sessions on Sat. Information, www.wichitaicecenter.com or 316-337-9199, Ext. 101.

Historic Haunting at Cowtown, 7:30 to 10 p.m. today, join investigators from Wichita Paranormal Research Society for a tour of Cowtown and help determine if it is haunted. Mature audiences suggested. Tickets $15. Reservations required at 316-350-3321.

Hay Hooves and Halloween, family event with trick-or-treating, fortune tellers, a mad scientist and more, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sat. and noon to 4:30 p.m. Sun., Old Cowtown Museum. Admission $7.75 adults, $6.50 seniors, $6 kids 12-17, $5.50 children 4- 11, free kids 3 and under. Museum members free. Information, 316-219-1871.

Trick or Trunk, WSU Student Activities Council members decorate their car trunks and pass out Halloween goodies to trick-or-treaters, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat., Rhatigan Student Center parking lot, WSU, and Ulrich Museum of Art. In event of rain, held in the RSC's Shocker Square. Cost $3, $1 for child with WSU staff, faculty or student adult. Information, 316-978-3664.

Haunted houses

The Asylum, haunted attraction, 8025 E. Douglas. Open 7 p.m.-midnight nightly, through October. Regular admission $20 or $25 with fast pass. Discount of $1 per can of food (limit five). Discount coupons available at www.wichita-asylum.com.

Field of Sceams, haunted attraction presents "The Prophecy" and "Clown Town," Prairie Pines, 4055 N. Tyler Road. Open today-Sun. and Wed.-Oct. 31. Field open 7:30 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat., 7:30-11 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; gates open at 7. Cost $14 (one event), or $20 (two events); fast pass $22 (one event), or $35 (two events). Information, 316-303-2037 or www.scaryprairiepines.com.

Forest of Fear, 1-mile-long haunted pathway through the forest, new attraction "The Mortuary," and ghost stories and marshmallow roasting around the campfire, at 7446 51st Road, Udall. Open dusk-midnight Fri-Sat., through October, plus dusk-11 p.m. Thu. and Sun., through Oct. 29. Ticket $13, $8 for children 9-under. Information, 620-782-4014, or www.udallforestoffear.com.

Haunted Cannery, open 7-11 p.m. today-Sat. and Thu.-Oct. 31, at Walters Pumpkin Patch, 10001 NW U.S. Highway 77, Burns. Limited matinees 2-6 p.m. today-Sat. and Oct. 31. Cost $13 ($1 discount with cann of food for Salvation Army); matinee $6. Information, 316-320-4150 or www.thehauntedcannery.com.

Haunted Ghost Town, open today-Sun. and Thu.-Oct. 31, at 3628 S. West. Hours 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 8 p.m.-midnight Thu. and Sun. Admission $15 ($2 off with canned food donation). Information, 316-516-8815.

Haunted Hayrack Ride, dark to midnight each Fri.-Sat., through October, Cox Farm, 6059 S. Seneca. Cost $10. Information, 316-524-8062.

Haunted Island, featuring Ravenwood Manor and the Garden of Evil, open 7-11:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., through October, at Watson Park, 3022 S. McLean Blvd. Ravenwood Manor advance tickets $11, $7 for children 8 and under; $14 and $10 at the gate. Fast pass $19 online, $22 at the gate. Garden of Evil advance tickets $7 online, $8 at the gate. Fast pass tickets $16 gate, $15 online. Both recommended for ages 9-up. Information, 316-529-9940, online at www.theravenwoodmanor.com.

Midwest Fear Fest, three haunted attractions and The Last Ride burial simulator, open through October at South 167th West and U.S. 54. Hours 7 p.m.-midnight Thu.-Sun. Tickets $15-$22. Information online at www.midwestfearfest.net.

Oaklawn Horrorville Forest, open through Oct. 30, at Oaklawn Community Center, 2937 Oaklawn Drive. Hours dark till midnight Fri.-Sat., dark till close Sun.-Thu. Cost $10, $5 for children ages 4-9, children under 3 free. Information, Tina, 316-524-7545.

Terror at Tanganyika, open 7:30 p.m. today-Sun. and Thu.-Oct. 31, Tanganyika Wildlife Park, 183rd West and Maple. Admission $13; fast pass an additional $7. Save $2 with two canned good items. Information, 316-722-5039, or www.twicetheterror.com.

Twin Lakes Terror, open 7:30 p.m. today-Sun. and Thu.-Oct. 31, Twin Lakes Shopping Center, 2172 N. Amidon. General admission $13 ($11 with two canned food items, to be donated to local charities). Information, 316-722-5039 or www.twinlakesterror.com.

Pumpkin patches

Beck's Farm, pumpkin patch, maze and other fresh produce in a family friendly atmosphere, open daily through Halloween at 7620 S. Anderson Road (exit 25 off I-135), Newton. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. Sun. Free admission. Maze $6 (includes popcorn, mini-pumpkin and colorbook). Information, 316-282-2325, online at www.becksfarm.com.

Cox Farm Pumpkin Patch, daily through Halloween at 6059 S. Seneca. Open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Thu. by reservation (cost $5); 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri.-Sun. (cost of $7 includes pumpkin). Call 316-524-8062 to check about additional hours, or check Web site at www.coxfarm.com.

Pumpkin Days, pumpkin sales, fall shop, children's hayrack and train rides, haunted house, pumpkin painting, maze, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun., Prairie Pines, 4055 N. Tyler Road, Maize. Children's play, "Legend of Sleepy Hollow," staged at 12:15 and 2:15. Activity pass $10. Information, 316-303-2037.

Pumpkin Harvest Fest at Apple Jack Pumpkin Patch, pumpkin picking, hayrack rides, mazes, petting zoo, children's activities, pumpkin cannon, concessions, 10007 SW Indianola Road, Augusta. Open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun., through October. Admission $6, children 1 and under free (discounts available). Information, 316-733-8909 or 316-761-5029, online at www.applejackpumpkinpatch.com.

Walters Pumpkin Patch, children's activities and play areas, golf course, corn maze, hayride, pumpkin picking, at 10001 NW U.S. Highway 77, Burns. Hours 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun., through October. General admission $6 Mon.-Thu., $8 Fri.-Sun. Flashlight Maze, 7-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat., $8. Punkin' Chunkin', $1. Barrel Train, $1. Information, 316-320-4150, or www.walterspumpkinpatch.com.