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Weekend Planner: Paint Pumpkins, Scare Up Pics

Snap some ghost-hunting photos in Hatboro, or celebrate fall with a hayride and pumpkin decorating at Masons Mill Park.

Whether proving the existence of ghosts interests you, or the kids just want to hear from a storytelling witch and paint some pumpkins, this weekend offers an abundance of pre-Halloween activities. Here are some options:

SPOOKY PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT

Where/when: Miller Meadow, Horsham and York roads, Hatboro, Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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Why go: The Sisters of Ghost Hunting – a group dedicated to investigating the paranormal - are hosting the second annual Haunted Photo Scavenger Hunt, which features prizes for the first team to complete and take the best pictures.

Cost: Free 

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TRAIN FIDO

Where/when: Best Paw Forward Dog Training Center, 328 Maple Ave., Horsham, Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Why go: Meet the owners/trainers, ask questions and learn about classes for rescue organizations, new dog owners and more during this grand opening party and open house.

Cost: Free

ARCHAEOLOGY OPEN HOUSE

Where/when: Graeme Park, 859 County Line Road, Horsham, Sunday from noon to 3 p.m.

Why go: See what rare finds an archaeologist unearthed in the Graeme Park garden this summer.

Cost: Free

PARADE OF PUMPKINS

Where/when: Masons Mill Park, 3500 Masons Mill Road, Huntingdon Valley, Saturday at 6 p.m.

Why go: As the sun goes down, kids can enjoy a storytelling witch, pumpkin decorating, hayrides, music and more.

Cost: $5; $3 for hayride only

CONNECT WITH ‘LADY BUTTERFLIES’

Where/when: Making Real Connections, 34 S. York Road, Hatboro, Friday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Why go: Connect and network with women and decompress for success.

Cost: Free

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