Hayrides, Costume Parades and More Planned for Halloween Parties This Weekend

A hayride, bonfire, , pumpkin painting, costume parade and ghost stories are on tap this weekend as Pine and Richland townships celebrate Halloween.

Saturday in Pine

Saturday is the day for Pine's celebration from 2 to 5 p.m. in The price of admission is $3 per child; kids under the age of 2 get in free. 

A contest for kids ages 1-9 will be held at 4:30 p.m. for the cutest, scariest and most original costumes. A hayride and bonfire, craft area, costume parade and ghost stories also are planned.

Sunday in Richland

Sunday will mark Richland's Halloween Party, but the deadline to register is closed for the 6 p.m. event at the "Boo Barn" in . Pumpkin painting, crafts, face painting, games and a "spooky hay wagon" ride through park trails are planned.

Halloween Parade on Friday, Oct. 28

A Halloween parade is planned for 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, along Manor Road in Wexford. The parade begins at and ends at 

Trick or Treating

The official time for trick-or-treating in both townships is 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 31.