Halloween Haunts, Happenings Tonight

Looking for somewhere safe and fun to celebrate Halloween tonight? Check out any of these cool haunts or trick-or-treat events in our area.

• 6th Annual Haunted Angelus House (The Angelus, 12413 Hudson Ave.)

Visit a haunted house at The Angelus, a group home and day center for people with cerebral palsy. The main house has 20 rooms, some of which are 3D. Also available are a haunted trail, pirate ship, hayride and cemeteries.

The haunted Angelus opened first on Sept. 28. It benefits The Angelus House.

"It is a very, very good haunt," said Don Surenkamp, who is directing the house.

Hours:  6:30 p.m-10 p.m.

Tickets range from $12-$25, depending on how many attractions you wish to visit in one night. Visit the houses' ticketing page online for more information.

• Horror at The Ridge 9349 Calle Alta, New Port Richey.

The Gmelin family is readying to unleash a cavalcade of terrors at their home in the Hunter's Ridge subdivision.

Costs: Entry to the haunted mausoleum costs $2, but proceeds go to River Ridge High School's orchestral and marching bands.

Hours: 7:30-11 p.m.

• Haunted Yard

It looks like Glen McClure's outdoing himself this year. The McClure family’s yard has turned into haunted grounds you can see for free, and there's a funeral carriage added this year. 

• Trunk-or-Treats

Safe trick at local churches.

Oct. 31, 7 p.m.

Riverside Baptist Church, 6219 River Rd, New Port Richey, FL Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

First United Methodist Church of New Port Richey, 5901 Indiana Ave, New Port Richey, FL, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Redeemer Community Church, 9230 Ridge Rd, New Port Richey, FL |Oct. 31, 5-8:30 p.m.