Five Things in Waukee: The Shuler Miner's Mart and Halloween Fun

1) Shuler Elementary's Miner's Mart

Start your Christmas shopping at the Miner's Mart today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be gift items from more than 48 vendors, a bake sale, raffle, silent auction and more. Admission is $1 for ages 18 and older. All proceeds go to Shuler Elementary.

2) Kindermusik Fall Family Music Night

Bring the whole family to Kindermusik's Fall Family Music Night at the today at 3:30 p.m. for some not-so-spooky family fun. Children are welcome to wear costumes as they celebrate the season Kindermusik-style. There will be games, activities, treats, and crafts beginning at 3:30. Participants will gather at 4:15 p.m. for a Halloween-themed Kindermusik class. The event is free and open to the public.

3) Healthy Halloween

The and want you to celebrate a Healthy Halloween at the Waukee Family YMCA tonight from 6:30-8:30 p.m. There will be activities for parents and kids. You can trick-or-treat through the creepy corridors of the YMCA, find your way out of the obstacle course, do the “Frankenstein” at the Monster Mash Dance Party, sing and dance around the “campfire” with Jason Walsmith and Mike Butterworth of the Nadas, create your own cackle crunch (trail mix) and witches’ brew, learn to stay safe from fiery flames in the Blank Children’s Hospital Fire Safety House and show off your costumes. The first 500 children (ages 12 and under) will receive a commemorative trick-or-treat bag!

4) Halloween Haunted House

The Waukee Park Board is sponsoring a haunted house at the Centennial Park enclosed shelter house tonight, 7-10 p.m. Enter if you dare, but be prepared to be scared. This haunted house is not suggested for young children. Cost is $5 per person.

5) Mickey's Irish Pub Costume Contest

is hosting a costume contest tonight at 9 pm. Come in costume and receive a free pint. There will be prizes — $100 for best costume and $50 bar tab for staff favorite. The Bobococo Band will also be on hand to perform with Bonne Finken beginning at 9 p.m. tonight.