Shawnee County Halloween events to take your kids to this year

TOPEKA ( KSNT ) – Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) will host many Halloween-themed events this month leading up to Oct. 31.

Sean Zears with the SCP+R issued a press release on Monday, Oct. 7 for several upcoming events to get locals in the mood for the spookiest season of the year. A full list of the events can be found below:

• Lantern stories will allow attendees to explore the history of the park and listen to spooky stories.
  • 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 18 at Gage Park.
  • The admission fee is $20.
  • Register here
• Go on a ghost hunt with local guide Cathy Ramirez.
  • 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Oct. 19 at Shawnee North Community Park.
  • The admission fee is $22.
  • Register here .
• The Spookomotive is the perfect family friendly event that showcases Halloween decorations and a slightly spooky train ride.
  • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 19 & 26 at Gage Park train station.
  • The admission fee is $2.
• Old Prairie Town lantern tour.
  • 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 25.
  • Old Prairie Town/Ward-Meade Park at the Mulvane General store.
  • The admission fee is $20.
  • Register here.
• The Garfield ghost walk will explore the lost history of Soldier Creek and North Topeka.
  • 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 26
  • The admission fee is $20. Preregistration is required.
  • Register here .

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