Halloween is Here!

It's everyone's favorite fright-fueled holiday and Norristown has a host of Halloween fun planned for this weekend. Here's a rundown of some of your options for Autumn-inspired, costumed chicanery.

Tonight through Sunday, Norristown's Elmwood Park Zoo transforms itself from our community's crowning jewel to that thing that goes bump in the night.

This family-friendly adventure is the perfect alternative to trick-or-treating from door-to-door. The zoo will be filled with candy stations, corn mazes, costume contests, the Mad Scientist’s Laboratory, a Pirate's Cove and more! Harry Potter fans will love touring “Wizard’s Alley” – a life-sized depiction of a magical passageway.

Nightmare at Elmwood Schedule of Events:

• Wagner Free Institute – Oct. 28, all night.
• The Chris Capehart Magic Show – Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m.
• Special performance by British boy band TUCKER – Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m.
• David Smith’s One Man Sideshow – Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.
• Little Boo at the Zoo for the youngest trick-or-treaters will be held on Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Regular admission applies but members get 50% off.

Park in the Dark

The is getting into the Halloween spirit with Park in the Dark! Hear a few scary stories and see a ghostly specter or two as you walk through the park tonight at 7pm. The walk is in the dark and not meant for the faint of heart so flashlights are not allowed. Ages 7 and up only (strictly enforced!) Pre-registration is required for groups of 10 or more. Call 610-270-0215 for more details.

Montgomery County Cultural Center's Fall Festival

The Montgomery County Cultural Center and are having their annual fall festival tonight from 5:30 to 9pm Savior Hall on 410 East Airy Street. There will be live music, entertainment, a silent auction, along with great food and more. Stan Huskey, editor of The Times Herald and State representative Mike Vereb will be on hand to be honored by the center. Tickets are $35, 2 for $60 and a table of 10 for $250. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 610-279-1013.

It's every kid's chance to strut their stuff as Norristown gathers for the annual Halloween parade. Dress up in your costume and come ready to compete.

Meet at the Bocce Courts in before 12:30pm and judges will be walking the crowd from 12:30 to 12:50pm. Parade starts at 1pm down Harding Blvd. to the bandshell where the awards will be given to the top 3 winner in each age category (2-5; 6-8; 9-12 and 13-up). And after the parade, everyone gets a free hot dog and drink and some candy. Contact Bill Plichta at 610-270-0467 for more information.