Halloween at Lake of the Ozarks is abundant with costume contest parties, concerts and activities for adults at resorts, restaurants and nightclubs, and a variety of haunted hayrides, trick or treat "spooktaculars" and many ways to receive candy, prizes and loads of frightening fun for the whole family this year.
The events include:
• Lodge of Four Seasons Hayrides - Hayrides offered every Saturday night through Nov. 14. Hayrides and activities are free for overnight guests and cost $5 per person for non-guests. Activities include a bonfire, s'mores and pumpkins for the children. Advanced reservations are required. For more information or reservations: 573-365-3000 or 1-888-265-5500.
• Pumpkin Patch at Hy-Vee - A community pumpkin patch is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today in Hy-Vee's parking lot in Osage Beach. Features include a straw bale maze, old-fashioned water pump duck races, a corn pit, seesaws, a hay mountain and free hayrides. For more information: www.hy-vee.com/stores/detail.aspx?s=230.
• Christ the King Lutheran Trunk or Treat - The church's fifth annual trunk or treat event is set from 4-6 p.m. today at the church, 1700 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark. Costumed children and families can enjoy games, activities, and hot dogs, chips and beverages for a donation. Proceeds will benefit the school. For more information: 573-365-5212.
• Captain Ron's Kids Spooktacular in Sunrise Beach - Several businesses will hand out goodies in a free, safe trick-or-treating environment along Captain Ron's treasure pass from 5-6:30 p.m. today at the Sunrise Beach restaurant, Lake Road 5-50. For more information: 573-374-5852.
• Hy-Vee Hollow Trick-or-Treat Maze - The annual event is set from 4-7 p.m. Thursday in the Hy-Vee parking lot in Osage Beach. Dress in costume; admission is $2 per person. Proceeds benefit the Lake of the Ozarks Dream Factory. For more information: 573-302-7977.
• Inaugural "Crank It Up" Carnevil & Cars Halloweenfest - The inaugural car show will be held Friday and Saturday at the Linn Creek Sportsplex. Awards will be given at 3 p.m. No entry fee will be charged. Costume contests for children, adults and canines will be held. Other activities include "Carnevil" games, horseback riding, vendors, concessions, a bonfire, live music and a trunk or treat from 6-8 p.m. A pumpkin dessert contest will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for kids. For more information: www.thezoofitness.com.
• The Witching Hour Site's Interactive Trick-or-Treat - In its 11th year, The Witching Hour will feature trick-or-treating from 5-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with more than five spooky, Halloween-themed areas and games. Donations are welcomed. For directions or more information: [email protected] or www.witchinghoursite.com.
• Mother Nature's Riverfront Retreat's Haunted Maze and Hayride - From 7-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, the Mother Nature's Riverfront Retreat is hosting its Haunted Maze and Hayride and giving cash prizes to the best displays in its "Spookiest Family Plots" contest. Admission is $5 per carload. For more information: 573-363-5408 or 573-836-2009, or visit www.mothernaturesriverfrontretreat.com.
• Eldon Rough Riders Saddle Club Halloween Fun show - The Eldon Rough Riders Saddle Club will host a Halloween Fun Show at 10 a.m. Saturday on Halloween at ERRSC Arena, located at Business 54 and Missouri 87 in Eldon. Participants pay $2 per class and $5 for the costume class. Events include costume class, balloon race, pickup race, boot race, tater race, Simon says, musical spot, in/out, back to back and barrels bareback. Additional activities include pony rides for $5 per person, apple bobbing and paint the pony for $1. The costume class is judged at 3 p.m. for 5 and under and 6-12 age groups.
• Affiliated Acceptance Trunk or Treat - In its third year, the event will be from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the church, 14443 N. Highway 5 in Sunrise Beach. For more information: 573-374-9970.
• Tri-County YMCA Spooktacular - The Tri-County YMCA will host its annual Spooktacular for children in preschool to age 12 from 1-3 p.m. Saturday. Prizes are given for the best costumes and children can explore a haunted house in the YMCA's preschool. The event is free and open to the public. For more information: 573-348-9230.
• Halloween on the Strip at Bagnell Dam Strip in Lake Ozark - In its 16th year, Halloween on the Strip is a free event where children can trick or treat from 2-4 p.m. Saturday and enjoy variety of games. A costume contest will be at 4 p.m. at Luby's stage. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes in four age divisions: under 3, 3-6, 7-11 and 12 and older. There will also be a dog costume contest, which will begin around 3:30 p.m. For more information: 573-365-7132 or 573-365-9769.
• Trunk or Treat at Dierbergs - Trick-or-treaters can travel from car to car and receive candy from 2-4 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of Dierbergs Market. For more information: 573-552-0200.
• Trunk or Treat at Sunrise Beach Community Center - The trunk or treat will be 2-5 p.m. Saturday at the Sunrise Beach Community Center, located on north Missouri 5. This event is free. For more information: 573-374-0374.
• Spooktacular Trick or Treat - A Spooktacular Trick or Treat is set from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the Ryland Center parking lot, located at 1185 N. Business 5, in Camdenton. Local business owners will compete for the best kid-friendly trick or treat display. Families are encouraged to dress up; the event is free.
• Halloween at The Ice - The event is scheduled 4-10 p.m. Saturday at the outdoor ice skating rink at Old Kinderhook in Camdenton. A variety of games, activities and candy for the kids will be provided, as well as a costume contest. Cost to ice skate is $10 for a skate session and $3 for skate rental. For more information: 573-317-3572 or visit www.odlkinderhook.com.
• Ashbury Heights Trick or Treat - A trick or treat for children ages 1-10 will be held from 5-7 p.m. Saturday. Ashbury Heights of Laurie is located at 299 Route RA. For more information: 573-374-0076.
• Kent Memorial Lutheran Trunk or Treat - A trunk or treat will be held from 5-7 p.m. Saturday. After the kids have all been treated, families and participants are welcome to enjoy soup inside the church. This event is free and open to the public. For more information: 573-374-5267.
• Ozark United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat - A trunk or treat will be held from 5-7 p.m. Saturday at the church, 305 N. Main St., Laurie. For more information: 573-374-7727.
• First Baptist Church Trunk or Treat - A trunk or treat will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the church, 220 Fairground Road, Laurie. For more information: 573-374-7073.
• St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Camdenton Trunk-or-Treat - The free event will be 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday at the church, 1874 N. Business 5, Camdenton. For more information: 573-346-2716 or www.stanthonyschurch.org.
• Westside Spooky Shuffle - A Halloween-inspired pub shuffle for adults will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday on the Lake's west side. Wristbands are $5 and transportation is provided between locations, which include American Legion Post 624, Bear Bottom Resort, Branding Iron, Cannon Smoked Saloon, Captain Ron's, Chances "R', Hurricane Dolly's, Rocky Top and Vinny's. For more information: 573-374-2895.
• Good Shepherd Care Center Trick or Treating - Trick-or-treating is scheduled from 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Good Shepherd Care Center, 1101 Clay St., Versailles. For more information: 573-378-5411.
• Laurie Care Center Halloween Trick or Treating - Trick-or-treating will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Laurie Care Center, 610 Route O, Laurie. Children ages 12 and younger are invited. For more information: 573-374-8263.
• Trunk or Treat at First Baptist Church - A trunk or treat will be held from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the church, located on Highway 5 across from Woods Supermarket. Children can come in costumes and hear a Bible story and get candy and prizes. Hot dogs and hot chocolate will be served. For more information: 573-374-5224.
• Morgan County Health Center Trunk or Treat - A trunk or treat is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. at the Versailles City Park. A prize will be given to the best decorated vehicle or booth; a costume contest is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the tennis court. For more information: 573-378-5438.
• Free Harvest Carnival - Sponsored by the First Assembly of God Church in Eldon, a free Halloween alternative activity is set from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Eldon Community Center. Games and a costume contest are planned; free hot dogs, chips and lemonade will be served. For more information: 573-392-5781.
• Halloween Bash on Bagnell Dam Strip in Lake Ozark - Halloween parties and adult costume contests will be at Alley Cats Pizzeria & Pub, Beavers at the Dam, Blondies Burger Bar, Casablanca, JJ Twigs Pizza & Pub, Lucky's Bar & Grill, Rock Island Line, Tuckers Shuckers, Salsa and more. The event begins at 7 p.m. For more information: 573-964-5224 or 573-365-9769.
• Halloween Party at Cross Creek RV Park - The party is set for 7 p.m. at Cross Creek RV Park, located off Route W in Lake Ozark. Activities include hayrides, a bonfire, music, costume contest, a creepy potluck and haunted house. For more information and a reservation: 573-365-1211 or www.crosscreekrvpark.com.