With only 10 days to Halloween we have to ask…have you been on a hayride, picked a pumpkin or visited a local Haunted House? If you answered no, you better get on it, you’re running out of time! Plus, there’s tons of non-Halloween like events to cover this weekend. In an effort to help you out, we vetted the list and made our picks for Friday, October 21 – Sunday, October 23. From I Want My CTC to the Blue Jean Ball and from Coz Con to the Hockessin Art & Book Fair not to mention all of haunts and hayrides,there’s plenty to keep you busy in North Delaware and slightly beyond. Remember, this is just a TEASE, check out a full listing of events on the NorthdelaWHEREhappening.com calendar of events page.
What’s Happening & Where This Weekend!
Mystery at the Mansion
It’s the annual Villains’ Convention, when trade secrets are shared and general mayhem ensues. Join the reception being held for potential new members of E.V. I. L. (Every Villain In League). There, you will meet this mob of murderous mischief makers and find out what evil E.V.I.L has been up to!
Hollowfest
This is a classic Heavy Metal and Halloween festival presented for you, the Heavy Metal Fan! There will be cool custom-designed stage lighting and special effects. Expect unique Halloween interactions and giveaways.
Eerie Haunted Houses & Attractions for 2016
Don’t fear NorthDelawareHappening.com, but fear what haunted houses we direct you to this fall. Ready to get your fix of fright this Halloween season. What makes your skin crawl? What makes your spine tingle? What makes your hair stand on end? No tricks or treats will be found within these blood-strained walls. You’ll only find seriously shocking Haunted Houses, Haunted Hayrides, Haunted Corn Mazes, and ghost-chasing paranormal experiences. NDH is thrilled to share over 20 of the most happening and extreme haunted attractions IN and around North Delaware. Without a doubt, these haunted hot spots will give you something to howl and scream about. They’re listed in alphabetical order…Enter if you DARE.
Coz Con
Meet other cosplayers, take photos with professional cosplay/costumed groups like G.I. Joe’s “The Finest.” Enjoy the Comic Con Marketplace and check out the Live Entertainment.
Hockessin Art & Book Fair
The Hockessin Art & Book Fair showcases the work of local independent and self-published authors and artists. Meet authors and artists and buy original books and artwork.
Pup-toberfest
Featuring “Trails for Tails” one mile dog walk, Scooby Doo moon bounce, face painting, pumpkin decorating for the kids, auction, raffles, food vendor plus lots of pet games.
Pumpkinfest Hootenanny
This event is a seasonal beer and food tasting plus a benefit for The Trauma Foundation. The Wilmington Fire Department (WFD) and IAFF Local 1590 has lent us some good folks to tend bar. Help them raise a lot of money for worthy causes.
Blue Jean Ball
The Halloween Blue Jean Ball will feature a Fall Harvest Small Plate menu prepared by students from our Culinary School with guidance from presenting sponsor Iron Hill Brewery’s team of chefs. Food will have a distinct fall taste and each item will be carefully paired with a seasonal brew from Iron Hill. In addition to fine food, beers, and wine, the evening will feature a night of entertainment and dancing with Mike Hines and the Look.
I Want My CTC
This old-school dance party features an all-star band and a line-up of CTC powerhouses performing the biggest hits of the early ’80s — from Duran Duran to Michael Jackson, U2 to Run-DMC, Cyndi Lauper to Peter Gabriel — led by musician Joe Trainor.
Langhorne Slim & The Law
‘The Spirit Moves’ is Langhorne’s newest artistic attempt to refine the wildness. The result is an effervescent collection of his now-signature, cinematic, joyful noise, rooted in folk, soul, and blues.
Happening Hayrides 2016
Ahhh fall! Get ready for harvests and leaf peeping adventures. Have you taken your ghouls on a hayride? Fall festivities with a sneak peak into some of our most famous farms & parks for hayrides, campfires and more. Grab the family or gather a group of friends and get boot scooting. There’s a whopping line up of LOCAL Fall adventure to be had and no time to waste. Check back for more hayride additions throughout the fall season.
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