Her Top 3 Local Events

17 Oct, 2012

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Written by Jennifer Sill

Halloween is getting close!!  You can tell by special events happening across the midlands.

Each week I try to pick three of the top events.  I also include some of the others I find.  Here they are for the weekend of October 19, 20 & 21:

1. All Hallows Evenings

Where: Stuhr Museum

When: Friday and Saturday (19 & 20) from 6-9pm

What: Grab some candy on the trail, bob for doughnuts, or check out the Haunted Field

Cost: $6-$8 bucks

More Info: Stuhr Museum

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2. Hot Air Balloon Festival

Where: Wakefield (North of Norfolk in NE Nebraska)

When: Friday and Saturday

What: Hundreds of hot air balloons, kids activities, craft fair, car show, Chili cookoff, pumpkin carving, and so much more!! (Event Poster here.)

Cost: Free – Some food and extra events may have separate costs.

More Info: Wakefield

 

3. Haunted Victorian Ghost Walk

Where: Plattsmouth (Eastern Nebraska)

When: Friday and Saturday (and again next weekend) 7:30-10pm

What: Follow the night watchman to homes across Plattsmouth.  Hear ghost stories.  Some portrayed by a cast of actors.

Cost: $20

More Info here.  (Call ahead.  (402) 498-6617

 

Other stuff going on:

Follow the Rails Art Trail.  Alliance.  Oct 19-20.  An event showcasing Sandhills art and artists along HWY 2.  Free.  www.sandhillsjourney.com

Howling Homestead.  Beatrice.  Oct 20.  A family fun event celebrating the end of Harvest.  www.nps.gov/home