Spooky enjoyable, contests and costume occasions this week for Greater Lafayette

With the coolness within the air and Halloween approaching Friday, Oct. 31, we’re within the temper for some frivolity. To assist you to plan your week, listed below are some holiday-themed occasions round Greater Lafayette.

Celebrate on Tuesday with Purdue baseball gamers

Purdue Baseball invitations followers of all ages to Alexander Field for the group’s annual Halloween Bash, that includes trick or treating on the sphere after a short costume scrimmage. The Halloween Bash is a free occasion offered by Azzip Pizza. It begins with participant introductions at 6 p.m. The Boilermakers will probably be carrying costumes, and followers planning to attend are additionally inspired to reach wearing Halloween costumes.

Fans can declare a voucher redeemable for one free ticket to any regular-season dwelling sport in the course of the 2026 marketing campaign. The plan is to have chosen gamers hand out these vouchers along side the trick-or-treat this yr.

Seek out trivia and costumes on Tuesday

Revolution Barbecue gives prizes for solo and group costumes and creepy-themed trivia beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday at 721 Main St., Lafayette.

Listen to tales of ‘false hauntings’ on Tuesday

At the West Lafayette Public Library, 208 W. Columbia St., West Lafayette, Iocal creator Ashley Watson will talk about her ebook, “Indiana’s False Hauntings,” with a signing occasion to observe. Using newspapers from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Watson shares with readers how fascinating these tales of false Hoosier haunts could be. She obtained her doctorate and bachelor’s levels from Purdue. This occasion is free and begins at 5 p.m.

Into pinball? This is likely to be for you Thursday

North End Pub, 2100 Elmwood Ave., Lafayette, at 8:30 p.m. is the place for celebrating Halloween an evening early for a break up flipper pinball event. Organizers say everybody will probably be paired with one other participant, and every will management one aspect of the pinball machine as you battle different teams to develop into the last word champions. Pinball-inspired costumes are inspired however not required. Prizes for the successful pair.

Friday occasions

Halloween karaoke at sixth Street Dive

Get able to sing your coronary heart out in costume beginning at 9 p.m. Friday at 827 N. sixth St., Lafayette. Lineup features a costume contest, drink specials and $2 tacos. No cowl.

‘Beam Me Up Brewery’: Graciously Departed Halloween Show

Join Lafayette Brewing Company for an interstellar celebration with “Beam Me Up Brewery,” a “Halloween extravaganza” marking a decade of Graciously Departed, this yr recreating the legendary 1971 Grateful Dead Halloween present with an alien steampunk promenade theme. It’s 8 p.m. to midnight Friday at Lafayette Brewing Company in Lafayette. Cover: $12.

“Whether you want to don a whimsical alien costume, channel your inner steampunk adventurer, or simply shake your bones in your favorite attire, everyone is welcome,” the Facebook submit says.

Have a Halloween axe to grind?

From Friday by Sunday, the Spinning Axe is popping down the lights for neon axe throwing. “Grab your friends, wear your best costume, and see if you’ve got the skills to stick the bullseye in the dark. This is Halloween fun with an edge!” in line with a Facebook submit for the enterprise at 351 South St., Lafayette. Specials for Friday embrace half-price “Axe Murderers (our killer cocktail),” and purchase one throwing session, get the second half off.

Halloween Bash at Art Museum of Greater Lafayette

A fancy dress contest, trick-or-treating, dwell music and karaoke, and sweets from native companies will probably be obtainable on the artwork museum’s Halloween Bash Friday, Oct. 31.

Event schedule:

4 to six p.m. – Trick or treating within the galleries (all ages welcomed)

6 to 7 p.m. – Grab a snack, a drink, and your spot on the garden

7 to eight p.m. – Friday Night Live Outdoor Concert with No Rest 4 the Weekend

8 to 9 p.m. – Costume contest and karaoke

Admission is free. The museum is at 102 S. tenth St., Lafayette.

Halloween social gathering at Aces Pub

Starting at 9 p.m. Friday, the pub at 2215 S. 18th St., Lafayette, will provide a dwell DJ, $2 Jello Shots, $5 Witches Brews and a fancy dress contest with a money prize.

A Game On Halloween weekend

Game On Arcade & Bar, 209 N. fifth St., Lafayette, gives three nights of “frighteningly good fun, with half-price admission if wearing a costume; a costume contest for a chance to win prizes (for best costume 12/under and best costume 13/over); and spooky-themed cocktails and beer specials.

Costume contest at DT Kirby’s

At 9 p.m., show up for a costume contest Friday at 644 Main St., Lafayette, including prizes for best group costume.

Live music and other fun at Knickerbocker Saloon

Starting at 8 p.m. at 113 N. 5th St., Lafayette, for a Halloween show with no cover, featuring performances by Francois Dior, Scott Hooten and Tommy Sors of Tom Thumb’s Blues Band. Prizes and giveaways all night.

Music, prizes and giveaways at Nine Irish

 O’bryans Nine Irish Brothers, 119 Howard Ave., West Lafayette, offers a Halloween Bash starting at 9 p.m. Friday, including live music from Matt Hill, giveaways and a costume contest with prizes.

Celebrate on Saturday at RedSeven

Music starts at 10 p.m. Nov. 1 with a costume contest at 200 Main St., Lafayette.

Theme music, contests and dancing on the American Legion

The enjoyable at American Legion Post 11, 1801 S. ninth St., Lafayette, begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday.