Many of the park system’s campgrounds will be having special activities for campers, including decorations, costumes, hayrides and games for the kids. And other resort parks, recreation parks and historic sites will also have special events in late October – a great time to be outside with family and friends.
Parents of young children should check in advance – some parks have age recommendations for their events.
Don’t forget that resort parks have lodge rooms and cottages available as well as excellent restaurants with your favorite meals. For more information about state park events or to make lodging or camping reservations, visit www.parks.ky.gov
Here is the list of Halloween events:
Lake Malone State Park, Dunmor
Halloween Camping
Oct. 30-31
Don't forget to make your Halloween reservations! Prizes for best campsite decorations, best carved or painted pumpkin and best costume. The park will have a good old fashioned hayride and bonfire for all campers and guests alike. Bring your children to a safe Halloween party at Lake Malone State Park. 270-657-2111.
Barren River Lake State Resort Park, Lucas
Trail of Scarecrows
Oct. 1-31
The trail of scarecrows is the fundraiser for Kentucky Employees Charitable Campaign (KECC). Entries will be displayed from Oct. 1 - Oct. 31 along the paved trail at the park for everyone to see. Prizes will be awarded to the best scarecrows. Plan early and show off your talents. All scarecrows must be up by Oct. 1st. We will be taking appointments to put them up on Sept. 29 and 30. 1-800-325-0057.
13th Annual Halloween Spookout at Barren River
Oct. 16-18
Visit Barren River for this annual spooktacular weekend where the ghosts and goblins take over the campground. There will be costume contests, pumpkin roll contests, trick or treating and a variety of other activities for ghouls of all sizes. 1-800-325-0057.
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Corbin
Howling at the Moon
Oct. 31
Cumberland Falls will host the “Howling at the Moon” starting at 8 p.m. at the park visitor center. Telescopes will be set up for moon viewing. Costumed stargazers will get trick or treat candy. The event will end about 9 p.m. Camper decorating contest with prizes being awarded for: scariest campsite, 1st, 2nd and third place. 1-800-325-0063.
Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park, Burkesville
Haunted Hollow Hotel
Oct. 24
Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park dares you to enter on Oct. 24. Brave souls can experience first hand the horrors deep within the woods of the hollow. Frightfully fun activities will be offered throughout the day on Saturday such as make your own smelly jelly monster or Tie-Dye Boodanas. We will also make art with some Halloween magic; enter in our pumpkin carving contest; costume contest; or campsite decorating contest. Hayrides will venture out Saturday night beginning at 6:30 p.m. and going approximately every half hour until 9 p.m.($). Don’t miss the ELVIS tribute artist Caleb Brown Saturday night in the Convention Center. Ask about special package offers for rooms, meals, and discounts to see Elvis. And campers, don’t forget to bring candy for those little trick-or-treaters. We’ll be waiting for you. For information call 1-800-325-2282.
E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park, Louisville
The Possessed- Film Primer for Sci-Fi Channel-Oct. 8
The Sci-Fi Channel is coming to E. P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park! Join us for the Premier of The Possessed, a paranormal production by the Booth Brothers from the spooked series. The evening will be hosted by Keith Age, one of the lead investigators. The premier is complete with accounts, captured paranormal footage, interviews and much more. The event will be aired on Thursday, Oct. 8th from 7 p.m. to midnight at the New Sawyer-Hayes Community Center. Meet the investigating team and see a live feed to Hollywood and various locations! The event is free. Get in the season and have the chance to meet the real Ghost Hunters. Contact Laura Rissler at 502-429-7270 or email at laura.rissler@ky.gov.
Paranormal Excursions
Oct. 30
Have you ever wanted to be a Ghost Hunter? Here is your chance! On Friday, Oct. 30 from 8 p.m. to midnight, E. P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park will be hosting Paranormal Excursions. The park sits on the former grounds of the 1873 Lakeland Asylum, also known as the Old Central State Hospital. Having already done the preliminary investigation with premier ghost hunters AfterDark PI, the evening will begin by showcasing previous captured evidence. Then trained Paranormal Investigators will guide you along hot spots, allowing you to use the equipment to gather more evidence. We will explore the unclaimed cemetery, trails, lake, and Sawyer Hayes Community Center located directly over the old hospital. Registration is required; price is $55 per person and will include a DVD and audio of evidence collected throughout the evening. Meet at the community center. Please call Laura Rissler at 429-7270 or email at laura.rissler@ky.gov for more information.
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, Gilbertsville
Halloween Howl
Oct. 30-31
Come to Kentucky Dam Village and camp Friday night and get Saturday night free. While enjoying the campers' weekend, you can enjoy one of the many haunted houses in the area. For more information on camping or attractions in the area, call Anthony Lawrence at 1-800-325-0146 ext. 430 or email: Anthony.Lawrence@ky.gov
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, Dawson Springs
Halloween Campout
Oct. 23-25
During this spooky campout all registered campers will receive two nights camping for the price of one. A full schedule of Halloween programs will be available for the weekend. Costume contest will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 23 at the park’s amphitheater. Campsite and jack-o-lantern decorating contest will be judged beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday October 24th. 800-325-1711.
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