By Jared Castañeda
Looking for some frightful festivity this Halloween season? The Pine Bush UFO & Paranormal Museum, located in the village at 86 Main Street, has you covered with a plethora of events and activities planned throughout October.
Ghastly Galleries, the museum’s newest exhibit, will leave visitors immersed and afraid as they browse its collection of eerie artistry. This attraction will take place on October 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, and 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; tickets will cost $25 per adult and $20 per child. This is recommended for visitors 11 and older and is not suitable for those with photosensitivity.
Younger guests will have the opportunity to solve the Mystery of the Museum, a daunting labyrinth filled with treats, prizes and face paintings. This attraction will take place on October 14, 15, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28, and 29 from 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; tickets will cost $18 per adult and $15 per child. This is recommended for children 10 and under and is not suitable for those with photosensitivity.
Travelers brave enough to venture through Pine Bush’s most mystifying locations can join the Haunted History Lantern Tour, including presentations, tea time and findings from paranormal author Linda Zimmerman. The tour will take place on October 13, 14, 20, 21, 28, 29, and 31 from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; tickets will cost $27 per adult and $21 per child.
Near the end of the month, residents can test their brains, and protect them from getting eaten, during the Zombie Scavenger Quest, an excursion that will send participants across Pine Bush to solve puzzles and win prizes from local business sponsors. This event will take place on October 27 from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and will cost $27 per person.
For more information and registration, visit the museum’s website at pinebushmuseum.com.