Ghosts, goblins take over Greenwood on Saturday
HUNTINGDON — Greenwood Furnace became a ghost town in the early 20th century when changes in the iron industry led to the closing of the now obsolete furnaces.
When the furnaces were shut down, the jobs were gone and the people of Greenwood left their homes for jobs elsewhere. The land of the former furnace and village was soon reclaimed for nature through the efforts of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Today, Greenwood Furnace State Park stands and some of the ghosts and goblins – at least the haunted tales remain.
Enjoy an evening of Halloween-themed games and activities with Halloween in the Park from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Start near Pavilion No. 6 and follow the decorated path toward the campground.
Trick-or-treat will be held in the campground, along with a campsite decorating contest.
Other activities include puking pumpkins, Frankenworms, pumpkin bowling, ring toss, s’more station and more. Non-campers should park across from the lake, while everyone is encouraged to bring a flashlight.
Admission is free and all ages are welcome.
It’s just one of the spooktacular things to do this weekend:
Bob Bradshaw Memorial Push/Pull Meet
The Third Annual Bob Bradshaw Memorial Push/Pull Meet allows attendees to come out and throw some weight around in honor of three local men who shared a love for powerlifting – Bob Bradshaw, Chip Aumiller, and Justin McCalips. This event will be held on Saturday at M.R. Stax, 233 E. Third St. in Lewistown. Rules at 9 a.m. with lifting to begin at 10 a.m. To register as a lifter, visit www.mrstaxfitness.com or call (717) 953-2810 for more information. Spectators are welcome. Admission is $5 for adults and ages 12 and under are free.
All-You-Can-Eat breakfast buffet
Stop by the Richfield United Church of Christ, Church Street, Richfield, from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday for an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. The menu includes ham, bacon, eggs, pancakes, biscuits, sausage gravy, donuts, coffee and juice. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6 to 12 and ages under 6 eat for free. Takeout available. Proceeds benefit Gary Graybill’s recovery expenses.
Car show and toy drive at Midway Drive-In
The Midway Drive-In Theatre, located at 1380 William Penn Highway in Mifflintown will host a car show and toy drive for cancer from 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday.
This car show and benefit toy drive benefits children with childhood cancer as the proceeds go to Hershey Hospital. So bring your trucks, classic cars, motorcycles or any vehicle you’re proud of! And of course, bring some toys. Admission is a toy.
Halloween parties, parades and more
•Bannerville Fire Co. Haunted Hayride, 7547 Stage Road, McClure, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $10 for ages 18 and up, $8 for ages 13 to 17, $6 for ages 5 to 12; and free for ages 5and under. For more information, call (570) 658-6477 or text (570) 541-0016.
•Fall Family Fun Fest and Halloween Parade, noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Basom Park, Heister Valley Road, Richfield. Kids activities are free. A lunch stand will offer hot dogs, homemade soups, nachos and cheese, macaroni and cheese, chips, baked goods and beverages to purchase. Hayrides and activities from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The annual costume contest starts at 2 p.m., with cash prizes for top three places for spookiest, most original, best superhero, most adorable, best Disney character, funniest and groups of two or more. Bring your camera to take photos in front of the backdrop. Event is sponsored by The Richfield Women’s Club.
•Family Halloween Festival and Downtown Lewistown Ghost Walk, 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday, meet at NuVisions Center, 20 Depot St., Lewistown. The inaugural Family Festival runs from 2 to 5 p.m. and is free to the public. Halloween games, activities and prizes will be given away. Food trucks will also be on-site with delicious bites for purchase. Learn about some of Lewistown’s most haunting ghost stories at the sites they occurred by taking a guided tour from NuVisions Center between 5:30 to 8:15 p.m., with each tour lasting about 45 minutes. Registration required. To pre-register, call (717) 248-1111. Limited tour spots are available, and are on a “first come, first served” basis.
•Thompsontown Halloween Costume Parade, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Calling all little ghouls, goblins and ghosts. Parade check-in starts at 3 p.m. near the corner of Ridge and Evergreen streets. The parade steps off at 4 p.m. and ends in the field around 5 p.m. Prizes for the top costumes.
•Annual Fall Fest, 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Mountain View Chapel, 104 Shelly Drive, Reedsville. Free event for the whole family with food, games, pumpkin painting, petting zoo, prizes and much more. No pets permitted except service animals.
•Halloween Party, 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Lewistown Elks Lodge, 229 W. Third St., Lewistown. $15 on the day of the party. Costumes are encouraged. Music by Adult Swim.
Live entertainment
•Brave Undead, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Downtown OIP and Grille, 24 E. Market St., Lewistown.
•Mr. Jimmy Trio, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Hungry Run Wine Bar and Bistro, 10042 Route 522 South, Lewistown.
•Kirk Wise, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Seven Mountains Wine Cellars, 324 Decker Valley Road, Spring Mills.
•His and Hers Vinyl DJs, 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Shy Bear Brewing, 35 Meadowbrook Lane, Lewistown.
•Adam Yarger, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Hungry Run Distillery, 10 Ridens Road, Lewistown.
•Ryan Carter Band, 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Shy Bear Brewing, 35 Meadowbrook Lane, Lewistown.
Have an event coming up? Email the details to events@lewistownsentinel.com by 5 p.m. Tuesday the week of the event. “Things to Do” is typically published on Thursdays in The Sentinel.