From a news release by the Downtown Improvement District:
2012 Fright Night activities
1.) Majic 95.1, WAJI
Listen for all the information about Fright Night and the events on Majic 95.1! from October first through October 20.
waji.com
2.) Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory – Pumpkin Zone
Enjoy pumpkin crafts, games, and snacks. You can also learn fun facts about pumpkins.
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
2 years and under are free, $3.00 3-17 years, $5.00 Adult
1100 S. Calhoun Street
260-427-6440
www.botanicalconservatory.org
3.) Embassy Theatre – Indiana Paranormal Inquisitor’s Hunt for the Embassy Ghost
This special offering for ghost-hunt enthusiasts is a rare opportunity to spend the night at the Embassy Theatre.
11 p.m. – 4 a.m.
$60, includes ghost hunt and T-shirt. Reservations through Indiana Paranormal Inquisitor, jackieinquisitor@frontier.com or by calling 260.760.3644
125 W. Jefferson Blvd.
www.fwembassytheatre.org
4.) Downtown Improvement District -Â Zombie Machine
2:00-5:30pm
Main Branch ACPL Lawn area
Come get zombified in the DID Zombie Machine facepainting station. Enjoy live performances and activities. FREE
Zombie Walk
5:30, starts at the Main Library plaza on Wayne Street, then zombies parade through the streets of downtown on Calhoun, Columbia and Harrison streets.
www.FrightNightdowntown.com
5.) Community Center – Halloween Haunt
This family-friendly event includes kids’ crafts and games like Halloween cornhole, pumpkin bowling and pick-the-pumpkin.
2 – 5 pm
FREE
233 W. Main Street
260-427-6460
www.fortwayneparks.org
6.) Science Central – Zombie Snot
2:00-5:30pm
FREE
Main Branch ACPL Lawn area
260-424-2400 Ext.417
https://www.sciencecentral.org/
7.) The History Center – Explore the Calaboose
Experience the Old City Jail just as generations of inmates did until 1971.
5-9 p.m.
$2 per person
302 East Berry
260-426-2882
www.fwhistorycenter.com
8.) Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Fort Wayne – Bonfire at The Courtyard serving Fright Dogs & Blood Soup
Champion will have scary menu and employees in costume
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Champions Alley/Courtyard Marriott
260-490-3629
9.) Cinema Center – Braineater’s Ball
Art, Music, Dancing & a Movie!
6PM – 10PM
FREE
437 E. Berry St.
260 426-3456
www.cinemacenter.org
10.) Historic Fort Wayne ( Old Fort ) – Old Fort Lantern Tours
Lantern light tours and tales of actual paranormal experiences
6:30 – 10:00pm
$ 2.00 under 12 Free with Adult
1201 Spy Run
260-437-2836
www.oldfortwayne.org
11.) Allen County Public Library – Worlds Collide: the All Fandom Ball
Come dressed in your favorite cosplay, steampunk, or zombie attire for dancing and fun.
7:00; doors open 6:45 pm
Free for age 12 and up; registration required.
900 Library Plaza
421-1255
12.) Fort Wayne TinCaps/Parkview Field – Live Music & Kids Scavenger Hunt
Come see Johnny at the ballpark and take part in the scavenger hunt while listening to live music.
5-8 PM
FREE
Parkview Field – 1301 Ewing Street
260-482-6400
TinCaps.com
13.) Grand WayneCenter/Hilton Hotel – Ghostly Gala
The Halloween season casts a not-too-scary spell at a family friendly costume dance and parade. Fort Wayne School of Dance and DJ Laura keep the little monsters groovin’ to favorite Halloween tunes.
6pm – 8pm
FREE
The Ikasucon Halloween Rave
Dance and costume contest
7:30pm – Midnight
$5 admission – 12 and under to be accompanied by an adult
120 W. Jefferson St.
260.426.4100
www.grandwayne.com
14.) Embassy Theatre -Â The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari with Dennis James on the Grande Page
BLACK & WHITE SERIES. This 1919 film is one of the greatest horror movies of the silent film era.
7 p.m.
$8 for adults, $5 for students
125 W. Jefferson Blvd.
260.424.5665
www.fwembassytheatre.org
15.) Embassy Theatre – Embassy Tunnel Tours
Fort Wayne Shadow Chasers enthralls patrons during a tour of the belly of the Embassy with haunted tales about the resident ghost and other frightful historic legends.
4:30-6:30 p.m. and 7:30-10 p.m. Tours run every 10 minutes.
$5 per person.
125 W. Jefferson Blvd.
260.424.5665
www.fwembassytheatre.org
16.) Embassy Theatre – Spooky Stories
Sit for a spell in the Indiana Hotel Lobby and listen to spooky stories.
6-8 p.m.
FREE
Indiana Hotel Lobby 125 W. Jefferson Blvd.
260.424.5665
www.fwembassytheatre.org
17.) ARCH, Inc – ?Murder, Mystery & Mayhem: Historic Tales of Fort Wayne’s Nefarious Past? walking tours
This tour is not another ghost tour. During this tour we will tell you the true dark history of Fort Wayne from disastrous building collapses to hangings and bloody battles. This tour may not be suitable for all ages, however, all ages are welcome.
6-10pm, tours will go out every hour on the hour
$10.00/Adults, $5.00/ 6-17yrs, and free for kids 5 & under
Indiana Hotel Lobby
260-426-5117
www.archfw.org
18.) ARCH, Inc – Ghost Hunt at the Canton Laundry
Join T.R.A.M.P.S paranormal group as they hunt for ghosts in the Canton Laundry Buildings recently acquired by ARCH. The hunts will run every 30 minutes and groups will be limited to 20 people. Registration is required at the Library plaza from 2:30-5:00pm
7-11pm
$2.00 per person paid at registration
1014 & 1016 Broadway
260-426-5117
www.archfw.org
19.) ARCH, Inc – Ghost Hunt at Alexander T. Rankin House
Join the Fort Wayne Indiana Ghost Trackets as they hunt for ghosts in the Alexander T. Rankin House. The hunts will run every 15 minutes and groups will be limited to 15 people. Registration is required at the Library plaza from 2:30-5:00pm
7-11pm
Cost: One can of food per person to be donated to the Community Harvest Food Bank
818 Lafayette Street
260-426-5117
www.archfw.org
20.) Fort Wayne Dance Collective – Fright Nightmares
FWDC presents its 4th annual Halloween show with choreography by seven local artists. The performance will include several pieces with live vocal accompaniment by the World Champion gold medalist, Voices of Unity Choir. Twenty-five local dancers will perform dances with themes that vary from being abducted by aliens, being chased by the unknown, being locked in a cage with remnants from the movie, “Carrie.”
This performance is NOT appropriate for children under 12.
7pm
Tickets are $15 and must be purchased through the Arts United box office via phone, 260.422.4226, or online at ArtsTix.org.
St. Francis Performing Arts Center (formerly Scottish Rite)
260-424-6574
fwdc.org
21.) Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory – Rocky Horror Picture Show
Brad and Janet seek shelter on a rainy night from the bizare Dr. Frank N. Furter.
Doors open 8:00pm, Movie 9:15pm,
$1.00 3-17 years, $2.00 Adult, Those 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
1100 S. Calhoun Street
260-427-6440
www.botanicalconservatory.org
22.) Artlink
During the day, Dawn Pursel will “knit bomb” the trees in front of the Arts United Center on the Plaza.
Dead Artist Ball
Dress as your favorite artists at the Dead Artist Ball where we will also celebrate the opening of three exhibitions: ?Letter.Words.Books. Exhibit?, ?A Celebration of Freedom Exhibit? and Artwork by Audrey Riley.
6-9 p.m.
Auer Center for Arts and Culture, 300 East Main Street
Free to Artlink Members, suggested $2 donation for general public
www.artlinkfw.com
260-424-7195
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