Get into the spooky spirit as Northern Kentucky University hosts these Halloween-themed events:
· Norse-O-Ween
Thursday, October 25, 6-8 p.m., Callahan Hall
NKU Housing welcomes families to Norse-O-Ween, a free event for children to trick-or-treat safely on NKU’s campus. This year’s “Magical Creatures” theme gathers all mystical creatures like mermaids, hippogriffs, unicorns, gnomes, fairies, aliens and even yetis for a Magical Creature Conference.
In addition to trick-or-treating, kids can enjoy enchanted activities and a candy trail. For more information, contact Elizabeth Dansberry at dansberrye1@nku.edu.
· Gold Anniversary on the Silver Screen
Horror Films, October 25, 6:30 p.m., Griffin Hall Digitorium
As part of NKU’s 50th anniversary film festival, take a deeper look into classic horror movies “Night of the Living Dead” and “Rosemary’s Baby.” Each free screening will begin with a presentation from faculty on production history and the film’s cultural relevancy through recent decades. For more information on the film series, visit here.
· The Cabin Spooktacular
October 26 at 7 p.m., Gosney Cabin
Grab some s’mores and hear local ghost stories at The Cabin Spooktacular. NKU’s Gosney Cabin has been decked out for Halloween. Dress up in costume and stop by the bonfire to hear spooky stories from Phi Alpha Theta and Masters in Public History students. Visit the MAPH Facebook page for more details.
· Dying with the Stars
October 19-20 and 26-27, 7:30 p.m., Haile Planetarium
Throughout history, people have been fascinated with stars to the point they are included on tombs. Visit NKU’s Haile Planetarium for a Halloween 2018 show that explores Astronomical Tombs in Heaven and Earth. Narration will be provided by SOTA theatre students. Admission is $5. Click here for more information.