Halloween
press release:
FX PRESENTS AN AMERICAN HORROR STORY HALLOWEEN MARATHON
Network Schedules Marathon Featuring the First Four Episodes of Its New Hit Drama Halloween Night Beginning at 10 PM E/P
First Hour of a Special Two-part AHS Halloween-Themed Episode Guest Starring
Zachary Quinto Airs Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 10 PM E/P
MAIN STREET:Halloween: A Scary Holiday for Pets
Selmi's, Rock Falls, Il
Contact Info:
815-626-3830
Open daily from 9am - 6pm Sept 24 - Oct 31
Selmi’s Annual Fall Festival features a petting zoo, corn maze and barn playland for younger kids, weekend horse drawn wagon rides, many outdoor displays and much more! Pumpkins, gourds, apples and gift shop will put Selmi’s at the top of your family tradition!Selmi's is located at 1206 Dixon Ave in Rock Falls. http://www.selmi.com
bTimber Lake Playhouse (TLP) will present a one-night-only interactive viewing of the classic 1975 film, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Several TLP stars return to Mount Carroll to lead the interactive sing-a-long while the movie plays in the background. The movie is RATED R- Children under 17 are not allowed to attend R-rated motion pictures unaccompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Run time for the movie is approximately two hours. Oct. 29 at 9:30 p.m. 815-244-2035.
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AMC FEARFEST
NEW YORK – October 11, 2011 – AMC announces the launch of its annual AMC FEARFEST, the most highly anticipated horror movie marathon of the Halloween season, on Sunday, October 16. The 16-day virtual film festival, which kicks off with the 90-minute premiere of “The Walking Dead” season two, celebrates the best in contemporary and classic horror genre films. Hosted by the “Master of Horror,” George A. Romero, AMC FEARFEST 2011 will introduce the AMC 14-part original mini-documentary series, “American Haunters,” and feature over 300 hours of Halloween themed programming of more than 60 films, including the world television premiere of Romero’s own Survival of the Dead. In addition to the on-air festivities, AMC FEARFEST will feature daily online interactive movie trivia games inviting horror movie fans to take quizzes, earn badges and challenge friends via Facebook. AMC FEARFEST begins Sunday, October 16th at 9 PM with the season two premiere of “The Walking Dead” and concludes Tuesday, October 31st.
AMC FEARFEST’s programming specials include:
“AMERICAN HAUNTERS”
AMC FEARFEST invites viewers to take a behind-the-scenes look at Kevin McCurdy’s Haunted Mansion, a real commercial haunted house that features a series of 13 horror-themed rooms. AMC viewers will witness the design process from the initial concept to the intricate design details, as well as the build and reveal of these rooms. The 14-part original mini-documentary series is set to air every week night at 8 PM & 10 PM.
AMC PREMIERE MOVIES
Among a vast library of horror favorites, AMC FEARFEST will present primetime premieres of the following:
In addition, the following movies will also air during AMC FEARFEST: Night of the Living Dead (1968), The Fly (1958 & 1986), Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995),Bride of Frankenstein (1932), The Omen (1976), White Noise (2005), Scream 3 (2000), Cujo (1983), Resident Evil (2002), Halloween (1978) and more.
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31 Days of Halloween Programming Highlights
TheSyfy Saturday Original Movies kick off with The Terror Beneath on Saturday, October 8 at 9PM, as Adrian Pasdar (Heroes) battles monstrous tree roots from the Garden of Eden which are threatening to destroy the world.
On Saturday, October 29 at 9PM, Golden Globe winner Ving Rhames (Pulp Fiction,Mission Impossible,Day of the Dead) stars in Zombie Apocalypse as the leader of a small group of survivors fighting their way across America after a zombie plague wipes out 90 percent of the world’s population.
This October,Syfy will showcase the best in scary independent and theatrical films, including:
In addition to the season finale ofSyfy’s newest hit series,Paranormal Witness, on Wednesday, October 12 at 10PM, a trio of popular originalSyfy series will return in October. Season Four ofSanctuary, starring Amanda Tapping and Robin Dunne, begins Friday, October 7 at 10PM, with a catch-up Season Three marathon that day from 8AM-6PM.
Scare Tactics, hosted by Tracy Morgan, kicks off Season 4.5 on Monday, October 10 at 9 PM.
The Season Three ofFact or Faked: Paranormal Files will premiere on Wednesday, October 19 at 10PM. A marathon of the previous two seasons will air from 8AM-7PM.
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Spooktacular Stories Weave Their Way Through Special Episodes of “The Big Bang Theory,” “CSI: NY,” “CSI: Miami,” “How I Met Your Mother,” “Mike & Molly” and “Hawaii Five-0”
Thursday, Oct. 27 The Big Bang Theory – Getting into the spirit of Halloween,
8:00-8:30 PM Sheldon tries to scare the guys.
Friday, Oct. 28 CSI: NY – The CSIs find themselves buried in crime when a
9:00-10:00 PM fraternity prank goes awry and a pledge master is left for dead in an open grave.
Sunday, Oct. 30 CSI: MIAMI – A maid is found hanging from a chandelier in an
10:00-11:00 PM empty mansion on a remote island, with vampire bites on her neck, drained of her blood.
Monday, Oct. 31 How I Met Your Mother – Katie Holmes guest stars as the
8:00-8:30 PM “Slutty Pumpkin,” the girl Ted searches for at the same costume party each Halloween since he lost her phone number several years ago.
Monday, Oct. 31 MIKE & Molly – Billy’s spooked when Molly’s boss invites
9:30-10:00 PM them to a party on Halloween, a holiday he dreads.
Monday, Oct. 31 Hawaii Five-0 – When the Five-0s investigate the murders of a
10:00-11:00 PM young couple filming a spooky documentary about a traditional Hawaiian burial site, they are threatened by a homeless man and possible suspect. Robert Englund (“A Nightmare on Elm Street”) guest stars.
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Quad Cities Metro
Great Pumpkin Patch
Open daily 10a - 8pm until Oct 31st
We're now in our 15th year! Come and ride the train, take a hayride, and explore the straw and corn maze. Enter our haunted house if you dare. Check out all our animals, shop in our gift shop and purchase fresh homemade pies! Open early for booked schools or groups by request. Entrance fee: $1.00 per person Sat & Sun, free admission to the farm Mon – Fri. Check our website for individual attraction prices.
The Great Pumpkin Patch
16470 Black Rd, Lyndon, IL
http://www.thegreatpumpkinpatchfestival.com
Trail of Terror
Northwest Illinois invites you to travel our Trail of Terror from September 1st through October, and experience our fall festivals & events, haunted happenings, and pumpkin patches during this Halloween season.
The Trail of Terror will thrill and delight you as you travel from one Haunted Happening to another. Stay at any one of the area's Hotels, Bed and Breakfasts or Cabins which are rumored to be haunted at this time of year. From Haunted Happenings to antiques and crafts, festivals, and pumpkin patches, you'll find plenty to do in Northern & Northwest Illinois! We welcome you to travel the spooktacular Trail of Terror which will thrill and delight you. Travel through any of the following counties to experience the fun! Carroll, DeKalb, JoDaviess, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside or Winnebago.
Call 1-800-678-2108 or click here for your FREE Trail of Terror Brochure!
The Rock Island District annual fright night. This is a family focused event that includes a treasure hunt, scary stories, Halloween crafts, and a kids costume contest. A Halloween party just for kids!
Admission: Free
Date: 10/27/2011
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Web Site: http://ridistrict.com/Events/Events/Fright-Night.aspx
Children can enter the costume contest, get their fortune told, and learn about the history of Halloween and much more. Event is free with paid admission
Pumpkins will be for sale and displayed in the outside gardens and Sun Garden. Scarecrows on exhibit starting October 4 along with a hay bale maze
Date: 10/30/2011
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Admission:
Adults $5.00
Seniors $4.00
Youth (6-12yrs) $3.00
Kids (2-5yrs) $1.00
Children under 2 free
Members of the Quad City Botanical Center and Pumpkin Pass holders are Free.
Location: Quad City Botanical Center 2525 4th Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201
A Halloween party at Gilda’s club with fun for the whole family! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Highlights
Themed Rooms
Crafts
Games
Activities
Outdoor Movie (following party, bring lawn chairs and blankets)
Date: 10/15/2011
Time: 5:00 pm
Admission: Free
Location: Gilda's Club 1234 E River Dr, Davenport, IA
Davenport Parks and Recreation and The Friends of Credit Island will be having the third annual “Haunted Island” on Credit Island. The Spooky fun begins a two night event, Saturday October 8th & Saturday October 22nd. Start your night out at 7 PM with Vera Blevins, wildlife rehabilitator, of Hartland Bat World. She will inform you on the good things bats do for us and will have her live bats to share. There will a $1 entrance fee for 3 years and up taken at the door. After the bat presentation about 8pm, you can take a hayrack ride around the island, be prepared to be scared and sit by the campfire and listen to a Story Teller for a separate fee. There will be concessions available in the Lodge.
Date: October 8, 2011 and October 22, 2011
Time:
Bat Presentation 7:00 pm
Hayrack Ride 8:00 pm
Admission: $1.00
Location: Credit Island Credit Island Park, Davenport, IA
Skellington Manor is kicking off the 2011 Haunt Season with our 3rd Annual Monster Costume Ball. Join us for a night of unforgettable Monster Mayhem with performances by the “Devine Femme Fatal – Burlesque Le Moustache” ,” The Magic of David Casas”, Scary-oke with DJ Jaime Jorgensen- Most Wanted Productions, “Thriller performance by Zumba in the QC”, a Sneak Peek of Terror – Voted one of the top 10 Pro Haunts in Illinois!!
Crazy Comedians, Prizes and Surprises!
This is a 21 and over show!! Cash Bar
Date: 9/30/2011
Time:
Doors open 7:00 pm
Party 8:00 pm – 12:00 am
Admission:
$20.00 in Advance
$25.00 at the door!
For more info call 563-344-9187. You can purchase tickets at Ragged Records (Davenport) or online at www.terroratskellingtonmanor.com
District Bonetard Boogie
Presented by The Daiquiri Factory
This year the event is open to all ages!
Date: October 29, 2011
Time: 7:00 pm
Admission: Free
Web Site: http://ridistrict.com/Events/Events/Boneyard-Boogie.aspx
Location: The District of Rock Island 18th St and 2nd Ave, Rock Island
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press release:
FX PRESENTS AN AMERICAN HORROR STORY HALLOWEEN MARATHON
Network Schedules Marathon Featuring the First Four Episodes of Its New Hit Drama Halloween Night Beginning at 10 PM E/P
First Hour of a Special Two-part AHS Halloween-Themed Episode Guest Starring
Zachary Quinto Airs Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 10 PM E/P
MAIN STREET:Halloween: A Scary Holiday for Pets
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Selmi's, Rock Falls, Il
Contact Info:
815-626-3830
Open daily from 9am - 6pm Sept 24 - Oct 31
Selmi’s Annual Fall Festival features a petting zoo, corn maze and barn playland for younger kids, weekend horse drawn wagon rides, many outdoor displays and much more! Pumpkins, gourds, apples and gift shop will put Selmi’s at the top of your family tradition!Selmi's is located at 1206 Dixon Ave in Rock Falls. http://www.selmi.com
bTimber Lake Playhouse (TLP) will present a one-night-only interactive viewing of the classic 1975 film, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Several TLP stars return to Mount Carroll to lead the interactive sing-a-long while the movie plays in the background. The movie is RATED R- Children under 17 are not allowed to attend R-rated motion pictures unaccompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Run time for the movie is approximately two hours. Oct. 29 at 9:30 p.m. 815-244-2035.
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AMC FEARFEST
NEW YORK – October 11, 2011 – AMC announces the launch of its annual AMC FEARFEST, the most highly anticipated horror movie marathon of the Halloween season, on Sunday, October 16. The 16-day virtual film festival, which kicks off with the 90-minute premiere of “The Walking Dead” season two, celebrates the best in contemporary and classic horror genre films. Hosted by the “Master of Horror,” George A. Romero, AMC FEARFEST 2011 will introduce the AMC 14-part original mini-documentary series, “American Haunters,” and feature over 300 hours of Halloween themed programming of more than 60 films, including the world television premiere of Romero’s own Survival of the Dead. In addition to the on-air festivities, AMC FEARFEST will feature daily online interactive movie trivia games inviting horror movie fans to take quizzes, earn badges and challenge friends via Facebook. AMC FEARFEST begins Sunday, October 16th at 9 PM with the season two premiere of “The Walking Dead” and concludes Tuesday, October 31st.
AMC FEARFEST’s programming specials include:
“AMERICAN HAUNTERS”
AMC FEARFEST invites viewers to take a behind-the-scenes look at Kevin McCurdy’s Haunted Mansion, a real commercial haunted house that features a series of 13 horror-themed rooms. AMC viewers will witness the design process from the initial concept to the intricate design details, as well as the build and reveal of these rooms. The 14-part original mini-documentary series is set to air every week night at 8 PM & 10 PM.
AMC PREMIERE MOVIES
Among a vast library of horror favorites, AMC FEARFEST will present primetime premieres of the following:
- The World Television Premiere of Survival of the Dead debuting October 17, 8pm ET
- Diary of the Dead debuting October 18, 8pm ET
- The Hills Have Eyes debuting October 18, 10pm ET
- Flight of the Living Dead: Outbreak on a Plane debuting October 19, 8pm ET
- Slither debuting October 20, 8pm ET
- From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money debuting October 22, 10:15pm ET
- From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter debuting October 22, 12:15am ET
In addition, the following movies will also air during AMC FEARFEST: Night of the Living Dead (1968), The Fly (1958 & 1986), Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995),Bride of Frankenstein (1932), The Omen (1976), White Noise (2005), Scream 3 (2000), Cujo (1983), Resident Evil (2002), Halloween (1978) and more.
---------------------------------------------------------------
31 Days of Halloween Programming Highlights
TheSyfy Saturday Original Movies kick off with The Terror Beneath on Saturday, October 8 at 9PM, as Adrian Pasdar (Heroes) battles monstrous tree roots from the Garden of Eden which are threatening to destroy the world.
On Saturday, October 29 at 9PM, Golden Globe winner Ving Rhames (Pulp Fiction,Mission Impossible,Day of the Dead) stars in Zombie Apocalypse as the leader of a small group of survivors fighting their way across America after a zombie plague wipes out 90 percent of the world’s population.
This October,Syfy will showcase the best in scary independent and theatrical films, including:
- Valentine – Saturday, October 1 at 7PM
- My Bloody Valentine – Saturday, October 1 at 9PM
- Chain Letter – Sunday, October 9 at 9PM
- 30 Days ofNight 2: Dark Days – Saturday, October 15 at 9PM
- Halloween 2007 – Saturday, October 22 at 9PM
- The Haunting In Connecticut – Sunday, October 23 at 9PM
In addition to the season finale ofSyfy’s newest hit series,Paranormal Witness, on Wednesday, October 12 at 10PM, a trio of popular originalSyfy series will return in October. Season Four ofSanctuary, starring Amanda Tapping and Robin Dunne, begins Friday, October 7 at 10PM, with a catch-up Season Three marathon that day from 8AM-6PM.
Scare Tactics, hosted by Tracy Morgan, kicks off Season 4.5 on Monday, October 10 at 9 PM.
The Season Three ofFact or Faked: Paranormal Files will premiere on Wednesday, October 19 at 10PM. A marathon of the previous two seasons will air from 8AM-7PM.
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Spooktacular Stories Weave Their Way Through Special Episodes of “The Big Bang Theory,” “CSI: NY,” “CSI: Miami,” “How I Met Your Mother,” “Mike & Molly” and “Hawaii Five-0”
Thursday, Oct. 27 The Big Bang Theory – Getting into the spirit of Halloween,
8:00-8:30 PM Sheldon tries to scare the guys.
Friday, Oct. 28 CSI: NY – The CSIs find themselves buried in crime when a
9:00-10:00 PM fraternity prank goes awry and a pledge master is left for dead in an open grave.
Sunday, Oct. 30 CSI: MIAMI – A maid is found hanging from a chandelier in an
10:00-11:00 PM empty mansion on a remote island, with vampire bites on her neck, drained of her blood.
Monday, Oct. 31 How I Met Your Mother – Katie Holmes guest stars as the
8:00-8:30 PM “Slutty Pumpkin,” the girl Ted searches for at the same costume party each Halloween since he lost her phone number several years ago.
Monday, Oct. 31 MIKE & Molly – Billy’s spooked when Molly’s boss invites
9:30-10:00 PM them to a party on Halloween, a holiday he dreads.
Monday, Oct. 31 Hawaii Five-0 – When the Five-0s investigate the murders of a
10:00-11:00 PM young couple filming a spooky documentary about a traditional Hawaiian burial site, they are threatened by a homeless man and possible suspect. Robert Englund (“A Nightmare on Elm Street”) guest stars.
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Quad Cities Metro
- Backwater Gamblers Haunted Hayrack Ride (Rock Island, IL)
- Davenport Jaycees Haunted House (Davenport, IA)
- East Moline Jaycees (Moline, IL)
- Factory of Fear Haunted House (Moline, IL)
- Feargrounds Haunted Grandstand (Davenport, IA)
- Fright on 5th (Rock Island, IL)
- Terror at Skellington Manor (Rock Island, IL)
- Haunted Carter Farms (Princeton, IA)
- Haunted Forest (Port Byron, IL)
- Oktoberfest Haunted Woods (Orion, IL)
- The Slaughterhouse (Orion, IL)
- Torment at Twelve Hundred (Orion, IL)
- Asylum of Mad Dreams (Cordova, IL)
- Circle of Ash: Terror at West Medical (Cedar Rapids, IA)
- Fields of Terror Flashlight & Haunted Corn Mazes (Alpha, IL)
- Gilson Haunted School (Gilson, IL)
- Midwest Haunted Rails – Ghost Train (Mt Pleasant, IA)
- Nightmare Manor (Cedar Rapids, IA)
- Savanna’s Haunted Forest (Savanna, IL)
- Scream Acres (Atkins, IA)
- Thrasher’s House of Terror (Mt Pleasant, IA)
Great Pumpkin Patch
Open daily 10a - 8pm until Oct 31st
We're now in our 15th year! Come and ride the train, take a hayride, and explore the straw and corn maze. Enter our haunted house if you dare. Check out all our animals, shop in our gift shop and purchase fresh homemade pies! Open early for booked schools or groups by request. Entrance fee: $1.00 per person Sat & Sun, free admission to the farm Mon – Fri. Check our website for individual attraction prices.
The Great Pumpkin Patch
16470 Black Rd, Lyndon, IL
http://www.thegreatpumpkinpatchfestival.com
Trail of Terror
Northwest Illinois invites you to travel our Trail of Terror from September 1st through October, and experience our fall festivals & events, haunted happenings, and pumpkin patches during this Halloween season.
The Trail of Terror will thrill and delight you as you travel from one Haunted Happening to another. Stay at any one of the area's Hotels, Bed and Breakfasts or Cabins which are rumored to be haunted at this time of year. From Haunted Happenings to antiques and crafts, festivals, and pumpkin patches, you'll find plenty to do in Northern & Northwest Illinois! We welcome you to travel the spooktacular Trail of Terror which will thrill and delight you. Travel through any of the following counties to experience the fun! Carroll, DeKalb, JoDaviess, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside or Winnebago.
Call 1-800-678-2108 or click here for your FREE Trail of Terror Brochure!
The Rock Island District annual fright night. This is a family focused event that includes a treasure hunt, scary stories, Halloween crafts, and a kids costume contest. A Halloween party just for kids!
Admission: Free
Date: 10/27/2011
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Web Site: http://ridistrict.com/Events/Events/Fright-Night.aspx
Children can enter the costume contest, get their fortune told, and learn about the history of Halloween and much more. Event is free with paid admission
Pumpkins will be for sale and displayed in the outside gardens and Sun Garden. Scarecrows on exhibit starting October 4 along with a hay bale maze
Date: 10/30/2011
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Admission:
Adults $5.00
Seniors $4.00
Youth (6-12yrs) $3.00
Kids (2-5yrs) $1.00
Children under 2 free
Members of the Quad City Botanical Center and Pumpkin Pass holders are Free.
Location: Quad City Botanical Center 2525 4th Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201
A Halloween party at Gilda’s club with fun for the whole family! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Highlights
Themed Rooms
Crafts
Games
Activities
Outdoor Movie (following party, bring lawn chairs and blankets)
Date: 10/15/2011
Time: 5:00 pm
Admission: Free
Location: Gilda's Club 1234 E River Dr, Davenport, IA
Davenport Parks and Recreation and The Friends of Credit Island will be having the third annual “Haunted Island” on Credit Island. The Spooky fun begins a two night event, Saturday October 8th & Saturday October 22nd. Start your night out at 7 PM with Vera Blevins, wildlife rehabilitator, of Hartland Bat World. She will inform you on the good things bats do for us and will have her live bats to share. There will a $1 entrance fee for 3 years and up taken at the door. After the bat presentation about 8pm, you can take a hayrack ride around the island, be prepared to be scared and sit by the campfire and listen to a Story Teller for a separate fee. There will be concessions available in the Lodge.
Date: October 8, 2011 and October 22, 2011
Time:
Bat Presentation 7:00 pm
Hayrack Ride 8:00 pm
Admission: $1.00
Location: Credit Island Credit Island Park, Davenport, IA
Skellington Manor is kicking off the 2011 Haunt Season with our 3rd Annual Monster Costume Ball. Join us for a night of unforgettable Monster Mayhem with performances by the “Devine Femme Fatal – Burlesque Le Moustache” ,” The Magic of David Casas”, Scary-oke with DJ Jaime Jorgensen- Most Wanted Productions, “Thriller performance by Zumba in the QC”, a Sneak Peek of Terror – Voted one of the top 10 Pro Haunts in Illinois!!
Crazy Comedians, Prizes and Surprises!
This is a 21 and over show!! Cash Bar
Date: 9/30/2011
Time:
Doors open 7:00 pm
Party 8:00 pm – 12:00 am
Admission:
$20.00 in Advance
$25.00 at the door!
For more info call 563-344-9187. You can purchase tickets at Ragged Records (Davenport) or online at www.terroratskellingtonmanor.com
District Bonetard Boogie
Presented by The Daiquiri Factory
This year the event is open to all ages!
Date: October 29, 2011
Time: 7:00 pm
Admission: Free
Web Site: http://ridistrict.com/Events/Events/Boneyard-Boogie.aspx
Location: The District of Rock Island 18th St and 2nd Ave, Rock Island
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