Halloween Fun 

University of North Texas pumpkin carving contest, children's Boo Bash Carnival, costume contest and haunted house, Oct. 25 and 31 at the UNT University Union. Free. Call 940-565-2108 or visit http://web3.unt.edu/secc/

Flower Mound Performing Arts Theatre presents "Little Shop of Horrors" at the theatre, 830 Parker Square in Flower Mound, Oct. 25-Nov. 11. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Ticket prices for Oct. 25-26 are $15 for all seats. Tickets for regular performances range from $25 - $35 depending on performance dates and may be purchased by phone 972-724-2147 or by visiting http://www.fmpat.org/. Show is appropriate for viewers age 12 and older.

Frank Buck Zoo's second annual pumpkin decorating party, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26. Free. Held in the Leonard Park pavilion of Frank Buck Zoo, 1000 W. California St. in Gainesville. Pumpkins will be displayed in the zoo during Zoo Boo activities Oct. 27. Call 940-668-4533.

Transylvania Mania Halloween carnival at Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 26. Includes face painting, games, haunted house, bounce houses and more. Tickets are 25 cents to $2 per activity. Call 940-349-8731.

Monster Movie Mash at Addison Circle Park, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Oct. 26. Features screenings of Casper (7 p.m.); Young Frankenstein (9 p.m.); and Rocky Horror Picture Show (midnight). Admission is free. Chairs, blankets, and coolers are permitted, and concessions will be available. A children's costume contest will be held after the Casper screening, and another will be held before Rocky Horror. Prizes available. Visit http://www.addisontexas.net/. 

Jack-O-Lantern jog at North Lakes Park, 3 p.m. Oct. 27. Two mile jog/walk or five kilometer run is $20 per person. T-shirt, beverages and snacks included. Call 940-349-PARK.

Tejas Storytelling Association presents an evening of ghost stories on the steps of the Denton County Courthouse on the Square, 110 W. Hickory St., 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 27. Call 940-382-7014.

Zoo Boo, 6 to 8 pm Oct. 27 at Frank Buck Zoo, 1000 W. California St. in Gainesville.Concessions available. Zoo gates open at 6 p.m. for treats and games. Admission is $5 for children and $3 for adults. Pre-sale of tickets begins at 10 a.m. that day. Call 940-668-4533.

Denton Community Theatre production of "Dracula," at Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26-27, Nov. 2-3, and 2 p.m. Oct. 28, and Nov. 4.  Ticket prices are $17 for adults, $15 for seniors (62+), and $10 for children/students (through college).  Tickets available at the Campus Theatre box office 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Credit card purchases may be done over the phone during these same hours by calling 940-382-1915.  Group rates also available. This production is recommended for mature teens and adults. For more information, call 940-382-7014 or email thedctteam@campustheatre.com.

Spooky Storytime at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St., at 4 p.m. Oct. 26. and 10:30 a.m. Oct. 31. Kids ages 1-5 can come in costume for spooky stories, craft-making and games.

"Deathtwang," Polly Maynard's annual Hallowen show, is 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 28, on the patio of Dan's Silverleaf on Industrial Street. This kid-friendly show features a costume contest, sing-alongs, and allows the audience members to decide the next song.  Free admission and candy.

Teen pumpkin party at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St., at 4 p.m. Oct. 31. Teens can come decorate pumpkins, eat cookies and watch a scary movie.

"Spooktacular" costume contest for children 10 and younger at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Judging is at 5 p.m. Refreshments provided.

"Spooktacular" movie screening of Little Shop of Horrors at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane, 7 p.m. Oct. 31.

Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1001 Parvin St. presents a Halloween carnival and haunted house from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Admission is one canned good for chlidren under 5 and $5 for ages 6 and up. Parents are free if accompanied by child. Activities include bounce houses and carnival games with candy. Call 940-349-8579.

"Wednesday Night Live" church event with a Halloween twist, at First Christian Church of Denton, 1203 N. Fulton St., 6 p.m. Oct. 31. Event features dinner, ghost stories by Judd Holt and trick-or-treating.

Full Gospel Family Worship Center, 209 Mockingbird Lane, will have a fall festival from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Oct. 31. The event will include booths and a cakewalk, and children with family-friendly costumes will be allowed to trick-or-treat. For more information, call 940 982-1822. 

Halloween on the Square, including a masquerade ball, trick-or-treating, games, booths and a haunted house, at the Denton County Courthouse on the Square. Events are from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 29-30 and 6 to 11 p.m. Oct. 31. All proceeds benefit United Way of Denton County. Visit http://www.mballdenton.com/, e-mail funcommittee@nuconsteel.com or call 940-300-5686.

Have a Spooky Good Time