Goodies and laughs

Halloween is upon us for another year and going door-to-door is only one of the many options for entertainment and celebration. Many local organizations and churches have scheduled events geared toward families and children.

Asbury United Methodist Church

>> What: Fall Festival.

>> When: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.

>> Where: 4001 E. University Blvd.

>> Cost: Free.

>> Event: Games, candy, cake walk, maze, jumpers, food and more.

>> Call: 366-4455.

>> Visit: www.asburyumcodessa.org.

Belmont Baptist Church

>> What: Fall Fun Night.

>> When: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

>> Where: 1200 W. Eighth St.

>> Cost: Free.

>> Events: Games, jumpers, gifts, cakewalk and treats.

>> Call: 332-0248.

Buffalo Wild Wings

>> What: Carnival.

>> When: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

>> Where: 4241 N. Grandview Ave.

>> Cost: All events free.

>> Events: Carnival with costume contest, including a top prize of a Nintendo Wii for children and cash for adults. Special kids’ meals for $1.99. Games like a spider ring toss and "pin the nose on the pumpkin." Pictures with the buffalo also available.

>> Call: 366-9453.

CrossRoads Fellowship

>> What: Ninth annual Night of Light.

>> When: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

>> Where: 6901 East State Highway 191.

>> Cost: Free admission, but tickets cost 25 cents. Games cost two tickets and food costs three.

>> Events: Games, cakewalks, food, including free cotton candy.

>> Visit: www.crossroadsodessa.com.

>> Call: 368-2500.

Dos Amigos

>> What: Pumpjack & Order 66 Halloween Havoc, with special guests Negative 263.

>> When: 7:30 p.m. tonight.

>> Where: Dos Amigos, 4700 Golder Ave.

>> Cost: Admission $10 for all ages.

>> Visit: www.dosamigoscantina.com.

>> Call: 368-7556.

Ector County Library

>> What: Trunk or Treat.

>> When: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. tonight.

>> Where: 321 W. 5th St.

>> Cost: Free.

>> Event: Parking lot full of library staff cars decorated. Come in costumes to get candy.

>> Call: 332-0633.

El Divino Salvador

>> What: Fall festival.

>> When: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. tonight.

>> Where: 800 S. Texas Ave.

>> Cost: Free admission, 25-cent games, with varying food costs.

>> Call: Maria Aguilar at 366-0065.

Faith Church of the Nazarene

>> What: Fall Festival.

>> When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.

>> Where: 3501 N. Golder Ave.

>> Cost: Free admission, games cost 25 cents.

>> Events: Hay rides, games for children and food.

>> Call: 362-9417.

First United Pentecostal Church

>> What: Trunkertreat.

>> When: 7 p.m. Saturday.

>> Where: church, 1700 N. Texas Ave.

>> Cost: Free.

>> Events: Food, prizes and candy.

>> Visit: www.firstupc.com.

>> Call: 332-5147.

Graham Central Station

>> What: Halloween bash costume contest.

>> When: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday.

>> Where: 4240 Preston Smith Road.

>> Cost: No cover with a costume until 8 p.m.

>> Event: Costume contest worth $1,000.

>> Call: 552-0552.

Immanuel Baptist Church

>> What: Light the Night trunk-or-treat event.

>> When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.

>> Where: Church parking lot, 4020 E. University Blvd.

>> Cost: Free.

>> Call: 550-5282.

>> Visit: www.ibc4life.com.

Music City Mall

>> What: Mall-o-ween trick-or-treating at the mall.

>> When: Carnival from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and trick-or-treating at 6 p.m. Saturday.

>> Where: Music City Mall, 4101 E. 42nd St.

>> Cost: Free.

>> Events: Games, crafts, balloon animals, temporary tattoos, plus 9-foot tall werewolf and Minotaur.

>> Visit: www.musiccitymall.net.

New Life Church

>> What: Harvest Party.

>> When: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

>> Where: 7184 Club Drive.

>> Cost: Free.

>> Call: 272-5556.

>> Events: Bouncers, face paintings, coffee bar, trunk or treats, eating contest, magic show. Free food.

Odessa College

>> What: Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead art exhibition.

>> When: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and future Fridays until Nov. 19.

>> Where: OC Sedate Hall north foyer, 201 W. University Blvd.

>> Events: Exhibition of drawings by Odessa College drawing students, including skull drawings and skeletons.

>> Call: Barry Phillips, the elder, at 335-6785.

Odessa Masonic Bodies and American Legion Post 430

>> What: Halloween carnival.

>> When: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.

>> Where: American Legion, 2701 E. 8th St.

>> Cost: Free admission, with tickets for food and games. All people with special needs are completely free.

>> Events: Games and food, with all proceeds going to benefit the Odessa Special Olympics team. Food provided by the Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang. Free fingerprinting for children by the Ector County Sheriff’s Department.

>> Call: 368-4715.

Petroleum Museum

>> What: Tricks and Treats.

>> When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.

>> Where: Petroleum Museum, 1500 Interstate 20, Midland.

>> Cost: Free admission.

>> Events: Treats, games, crafts, experiments, flash light museum tours.

>> Visit: www.petroleummuseum.org.

>> Call: 683-4403.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

>> What: Fall Festival Gooberfest.

>> When: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.

>> Where: Church parking lot, 7601 N. Grandview Ave.

>> Cost: Free.

>> Events: Games and candy, with candy donations okay.

>> Call: 367-4657.

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church

>> What: Trunks for Treats.

>> When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.

>> Where: Church parking lot, 1601 E. 42nd St.

>> Cost: Free and open to all.

>> Call: 366-8866.

University Heights Baptist Church

>> What: Party.

>> When: 6 p.m. Saturday.

>> Where: 3737 Tanglewood Lane.

>> Cost: Free.

>> Events: Candy, hot dogs, drinks, games and jumpers.

>> Call: 550-9614.

Zion Fall Festival

>> What: Zion Church has scheduled its annual Fall Festival.

>> When: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.

>> Where: 6400 Block of West University Boulevard.

>> Included: Food, drinks, game booths, face painting, cake walk, jumpers, and a chili cook-off.

Frightening haunts

The spirits come alive on Halloween at various spooky haunts around Odessa. Here are some of the places to go if you dare to tempt them by visiting their abodes:

Haunted Hall of Horror

>> What: Haunted building.

>> When: 6 p.m. to midnight tonight through Sunday.

>> Where: Woodmen of the World building, 3555 W. 16th St.

>> Cost: Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for children under 12.

>> Call: Robert Crane at 631-4651.

Def Con 1: Haunted Warehouse and Circus of the Dead Murder Maze.

>> When: 7 p.m. to midnight tonight and Saturday.

>> Where: 2215 W. Second St.

>> Cost: $10 each or $15 for a double feature.

>> Visit: www.bloodybill.com.

Doom in the Desert

>> When: 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. tonight and 1 p.m. to end of line Saturday.

>> Where: 101 Solo Road.

>> Cost: $15 for one route, $20 for both. Valid student ID reduces price by $5.

>> Visit: www.myspace.com/doominthesert.