(Charleston, IL) – Eastern Illinois University will host a variety of safe, free-to-attend family-friendly Halloween events this month:
· Dare for A Scare! — Wednesday, October 23
Get into the Halloween spirit with pumpkin painting, tarot readings, a costume contest, face painting, spooky games and awesome prizes! Plus, show off your moves with a Thriller dance tutorial. University Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, located on campus at 1720 7th Street in Charleston. More information available at eiu.edu/calendar.
· Halloween Crafting Galore and Greenscreens — Thursday, October 24
[*EIU STUDENTS ONLY] -- Join Booth Library representatives for all sorts of crafts that might be creepy, scary, gory or just plain fun. Snacks provided and raffle prizes for those in attendance! Thursday, October 24 from to 8 p.m. in the 1000 Level Atrium and CSI at Booth Library on EIU’s campus. For more information: aodwarka@eiu.edu
· Halloween Torchlight Hike & Wiener Roast at Lincoln Log Cabin — Saturday, October 26
Join in this fun-for-all-ages stroll on historic farm paths lit by torchlight at Lincoln Log Cabin, located at 402 South Lincoln Hwy Rd. in Lerna. There will be music, storytelling, bonfires, and a wiener roast near the Visitor Center to benefit programming at Lincoln Log Cabin. Volunteers from the Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation will be selling cider, hotdogs, and s’mores for you to roast over the fire. More information available at lincolnlogcabin.org.
· Halloween Horror Movie — Sunday, October 27
[*EIU STUDENTS ONLY] -- A screening of The Conjuring to celebrate Halloween! Join us for popcorn, candy and a frighteningly good time. Opening remarks about the horror film genre and some background on the film by EIU Film Studies Professor Drew Britton. Sunday, October 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the 4000 Level of Booth Library on EIU’s campus. For more information:
aodwarka@eiu.edu
· Greeks-N-Treats — Thursday, October 31
Join us for Greeks-n-Treats, EIU’s annual Halloween celebration for the Charleston and EIU communities! Enjoy trick-or-treating around the chapter houses from 5 to 7 p.m., plus tasty food, fun games, and great music in “The Egg” at Greek Court, 1001 Greek Court in Charleston on the southeast side of EIU’s campus. It’s a perfect night for family, friends, and neighbors. For more information: nlkoenig@eiu.edu
Booth House
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920
217-581-7400
jdreinhart@eiu.edu