HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS (AND FALL FESTIVALS) IN SHERIDAN AREA (events open to the public, and free unless otherwise noted)

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HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS (AND FALL FESTIVALS) IN SHERIDAN AREA - 2016 (events open to the public, and free unless otherwise noted) STARTING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 The Great Jack-O -Lantern Contest through

But did you know that you can win $250 in Chamber Bucks just by entering photos of your pumpkin masterpieces?

1 HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS (AND FALL FESTIVALS) IN SHERIDAN AREA (events open to the public, and free unless otherwise noted) STARTING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 The Great Jack-O -Lantern Contest through October 31 (with voting November 1-4) It is that time of year again when families are decorating their pumpkins for Halloween. But did you know that you can win $250 in Chamber Bucks just by entering photos of your pumpkin masterpieces? Just carve, paint, or decorate your pumpkin and post a photo of the pumpkin in The Great Jack-O -Lantern Contest on sheridanmedia.com as many entries you like, by Monday, October 31. (Must be age 13 or older to participate.) Then online voting will start November 1, with the winner announced on November 4. For more information about the contest, contact Julie Chadwick at julie@sheridanmedia.com. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 Full Moon Fort at Fort Phil Kearny (Banner) 6:00-7:30 pm; 8:00-11:00 pm Fort Phil Kearny, 528 Wagon Box Road (Exit 44 off I-90), Banner Follow your guide into 1866 Wyoming, where The Grimms Brothers tales became all too real minute guided lantern tours of the fort grounds, narration of the spookier side of the Fort s history, and fun and freaky facts about soldier and native daily life this year delivered by professional writers and actors in professional makeup from Sheridan s Trident Theatre. And, of course, you can t beat the power of the fort grounds in full moonlight it s a spooky place! Two types of tours the light tours (in the daylight) from 6:00-7:30 pm, with somewhat gentler narration, and the dark tours (in the dark) from 8:00-11:00 pm, with all the grizzly detail! The size of each tour group is limited; the light tours will be firstcome, first served, but advance reservations are recommended for the dark tours. The light tour is $5 per carload. The dark tour is $10 per adult, free for age 17 and under (but not recommended for children under age 14). For dark tour reservations and more information, call Fort Phil Kearny at (307) (Note: Extremely cold or wet conditions will cancel the event.) Last updated: Page 1

2 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off (Story) 5:30-7:00 pm Story Elementary School, 103 Fish Hatchery Road in Story Fall festival for the whole Sheridan County community. Family games and activities, including face painting, pumpkin glow ring toss, cakewalk (feel free to bring a cake to donate to the cakewalk). Special event is the chili cook-off ($25 entry), a fundraiser for the school. Everything is free, but donations to the Story PTO will be gratefully accepted. For more information and to get chili cook-off entry forms, call the school at or Jodi Grinsteiner at STARTING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 Movie Ouija: Origin of Evil Centennial Theatre, 36 E. Alger Story: It was never just a game. Inviting audiences again into the lore of the spirit board, Ouija: Origin of Evil tells a terrifying new tale as the follow-up to 2014's sleeper hit that opened at number one. In 1965 Los Angeles, a widowed mother and her two daughters add a new stunt to bolster their séance scam business and unwittingly invite authentic evil into their home. When the youngest daughter is overtaken by the merciless spirit, this small family confronts unthinkable fears to save her and send her possessor back to the other side. Rated PG-13. Regular ticket prices. Call (recording) or visit for showtimes. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 Tween Zombie-Fest 3:45-5:00 pm Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library, Children s Library, 335 W. Alger Kids 5th, 6th and 7th grade come and join the horde! Zombie makeup booth, zombie videos and books, zombie walk around the library. No pre-registration and no cost. For more information, call Kevin Knapp at (307) Ext 119. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 Halloween at Brookdale Sugarland Ridge 6:30-8:30 pm Brookdale Sugarland Ridge, 1551 Sugarland Drive Games and treats, for ages Wear your costume! Free admission. For more information, call Tammy Yelton-Boone at Last updated: Page 2

3 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 Halloween Costume Skate 7:00-9:00 pm Scotty s Skate Castle, 654 Brundage Lane Costume roller skate - roller skating night with a theme of zombies and vampires. Mummy wrapping; apple bobbing. Dress accordingly! For all ages. $5 per person, which includes your skate rental. For more information, call or FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 Boy Scout Troop 117 Haunted House 7:00-10:00 pm Sheridan Iron Works building, 302 A St. Come for a fright! Haunted house for the fearless. Also a separate games area for the younger kids and not-so-brave adults. Lots of surprises and, of course, candy. $5 for age 8 and over, $3 for age 7 and under (no charge for adults accompanying younger children). For more information, call Chris Johnston at SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 Morning Mayhem Halloween 6K Race & Spooky Sprint 8:30-10:30 am Meet at Sheridan Recreation District Office, 1579 Thorne-Rider Drive (off 11th St.) Morning Mayhem Halloween 6K race, The Spooky Spring 1-mile Kids Run, and the 1-Mile Halloween Walk! Prizes for best adult male and female costume, best kids boys and girls costume, and overall male and female race winner. The start/finish is outside the Sheridan Recreation District office in Thorne-Rider Park, with the course looping around North Park. On-site registration only, starting at 8:30 am, with the run/walks starting at 9:00 am. $6 for adults, $4 for kids 18 and under, or $8 for a pair or $10 for a family - cash only. For more information, call Seth Ulvestad at (307) All proceeds go to Sheridan Recreation District programs. Sheridan Jaycees Downtown Halloween Parade 10:00-11:30 am Meet outside City Hall, 55 Grinnell Plaza The Sheridan Jaycees will be taking the kids trick or treating to the downtown businesses. Do be sure to wear your costume and maybe get a prize in the costume contest too! Bring your own bucket or bag (or something even bigger?). Ages Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, call Jessica Martin at Last updated: Page 3

4 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 (cont d) Pet-O-Ween 10:00 am 12:00 pm Kendrick Park 16th Annual Pet Costume Contest at the Kendrick Park band shell. This year again we really have a two-part event, and registration for both opens at 10:00 am. Starting at 10:30 am: a pet-owner walk/run (two laps around the park) costumes not required for this. $5 registration fee per pet, with each walker also receiving a free clip-on dog baggie holder. Prizes awarded by a drawing. The main event the costume contest starts at 11:00 am. Bring your costumed pet and compete for prizes in four categories Best Pet-Owner Costume combination, Best Dog Costume, Best Cat Costume, Most Unique Pet Costume. Entry fee for the costume competition is $5 per pet, and each contestant receives a free gift bag. Also enter the bucket raffles for many other prizes. Then stay around for a hot dog and pop lunch! A really fun, family time (and great photo opportunity!), for the entrants and spectators alike. All proceeds go to the benefit of the Dog & Cat Shelter. For more information, call Kandy De Tavernier at or the Shelter at American Legion Children s Halloween Party 11:00 am 2:00 pm American Legion, 137 N. Brooks Start your freaky fun here! Come in costume and win prizes. Games, face painting, costume contest... and even a free hot dog lunch. Lots and lots of prizes. Ages Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call Sandy Ziler at or Halloween at Sheridan Manor 1:30-3:30 pm Sheridan Manor, 1851 Big Horn Ave. Trick or Treat Safely ( TOTS ). For kids of all ages. Games, hot dogs & punch, and other treats. Wear your costume! For more information, call LIsa Kramer at Sheridan Manor, (307) Children s Halloween Event at The Brinton (Big Horn) 2:00-4:00 pm The Brinton Museum, 239 Brinton Road, Big Horn Children s Halloween event Brinton Museum s 3 rd annual Things That Go Bump in the Night. This year, trick-or-treaters will be guided through two galleries to look for clues about four different works of art. After they ve answered a question or two, they ll receive a take-home goodie bag that includes Mars candy and Halloween decorations. Free for kids of all ages costumes encouraged. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call Ariel Downing at The Brinton Museum at Sheridan College Haunted House of Hoops 6:00-9:00 pm Sheridan College Golden Dome, 3059 Coffeen Ave. The Sheridan College Generals invite you to their 2 nd annual Haunted House of Hoops. Be sure to wear your Halloween costume and be prepared to be spooked. Costume contests for all ages, games and prizes, team introductions and outlook, 3-point contest (Sheridan College men and women), team scrimmage (Sheridan College men and women), dunk contest (Sheridan College men), lots of candy. Free admission. For more information, contact Tom Parks at Ext or tparks@sheridan.edu. Last updated: Page 4

5 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 (cont d) Halloween Costume Skate 7:00-9:00 pm Scotty s Skate Castle, 654 Brundage Lane (see Friday/Saturday entry above) Boy Scout Troop 117 Haunted House 7:00-10:00 pm (see Friday/Saturday/Sunday entry above) Halloween Party (Story) 7:00 pm to close Wagon Box Inn, 103 N. Piney Rd., Story Costume contest, with cash prizes for best costumes. Games and other activities, for all ages. For more information, call Music & Costumes at Black Tooth 8:00 pm to close Black Tooth Brewing Company, 312 Broadway Get your boots on and dance the night away. Live Americana music with Sheridan s own The Two Tracks band, with Bill Heide opening the show. Wear your best costume too! For more information, call Jesse Woods at or SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 Big Horn Mountain Eagles Children's Halloween Party 11:00 am 1:00 pm Eagles Aerie #4169, 1760 Commercial Ave. For children age 10 and under. Games, prizes, hot dogs and other treats. Wear your costume, of course. Free admission. For more information, call Lisa Hamby at Halloween at Westview 2:30-4:00 pm Westview Health Care Center, 1990 W. Loucks St. Come trick or treating in the hallways at Westview. For ages 1-10, accompanied by an adult. Wear your costume! For more information, contact the Activities Office at Boy Scout Troop 117 Haunted House 7:00-10:00 pm (see Friday/Saturday/Sunday entry above) Last updated: Page 5

6 HALLOWEEN MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 Halloween at McDonald s 4:00-8:00 pm McDonald s at 2146 Coffeen Ave. & 2590 N. Main St. Free hamburger for kids age 12 and under who stop by in costume. Dine in only. For more information, contact McDonald s at (Coffeen) or (N. Main). Halloween at Burger King 4:00-8:00 pm Burger King at 1529 Coffeen Ave. Free hamburger for kids age 12 and under who stop by in costume. Dine in only. For more information, call Burger King at Trunk or Treat (Ranchester) 5:00-6:30 pm Tongue River Valley Elementary School (new school), 1351 Dayton St., Ranchester A time that the kids can go from trunk to trunk (of vehicles parked in the parking lot of the new elementary school) - games, costume contest (at 6 pm), prizes, and trick-or-treating! A fun way for kids to trick-or-treat with family and friends. Free and open to the whole family. For more information, call the Community Center at Note: The event will be held inside the school building if the weather is bad. Fall Family Fun Fest 5:00-8:00 pm Sheridan Wesleyan Church, 404 W. Brundage Lane Bring your kids, wear costumes (no scary costumes, please), enjoy the inflatables, candy, professional photos, and games. Free admission and for all ages. For more information, call the church office at First United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat 5:30-7:30 pm First United Methodist Church Parking Lot, 215 W. Works The church is providing the (car) trunks and the treats, but they want to see you and your costumes! For more information, call the church office at (Note: The event is cancelled if bad weather.) WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Halloween Candy Buy-Back 3:00-5:00 pm Bighorn Pediatric Dentistry, 531 Coffeen Ave. Bring in your extra Halloween candy! We ll buy back your unopened candy ($1 per pound, maximum 5 pounds). Then we ll send all of the candy to Operation Gratitude, an organization that will make individual holiday packages for our troops and ship them overseas to our soldiers stationed in war zones. What a great way to brighten the day of an American soldier! For more information, call Bighorn Pediatric Dentistry at Last updated: Page 6

HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS (AND FALL FESTIVALS) IN SHERIDAN AREA (events open to the public, and free unless otherwise noted!)

HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS (AND FALL FESTIVALS) IN SHERIDAN AREA - 2015 (events open to the public, and free unless otherwise noted!) STARTING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 Goosebumps at Centennial Theatres 36 E. Alger