Today

Contradance

The Folk Arts Society of Greenville and the ECU Folk and Country Dancers will hold a contradance at 7:30 p.m. at the Willis Building, corner of First and Reade streets. A lesson will be provided with admission at 7:30 p.m. The Elderberry Jam Band will perform live music for the event. Admission is $5 for members, $3 for students and $8 for others. Call 752-7350.

Haunted hayride and rain forest

Check out the haunted hayride and rain forest at 7 p.m. today through Tuesday at Sunshine Garden Exteriors, two miles south of Bells Forth on N.C. 43. Cost is $5. Call 321-1555.

Jam Fest

The Greenville Police Department will hold its October Jam Fest from 7-10 p.m. at South Central High School's recreation center, 851 Howell St. DJ G-Money will play music. The event is for children 10-15 years old. Cost is $3.

Family Fare

East Carolina University's Family Fare Series will present "Alice" by Whoopi Goldberg at 7 p.m. in Wright Auditorium. Smart and sassy young Alice believes being rich will get her a giant house, fun times and lots of great friends. This play is about values for kids with songs, story and dance. It's an urban fairy tale that speaks to today. Tickets are $9 for adults and $6 for students. Call 328-4788.

Ayden theater

The Ayden Theatre Workshop will present "Murder in the Magnolias" at 8 p.m. today-Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at the Ayden Arts and Recreation Center, South Lee Street. It's a comedic murder mystery with a special tribute to Tennessee Williams. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Call 746-7002.

Fright nights

Magnolia Arts Center will present a Halloween film-fest at 7 p.m. at the Underground Cinema in the historic Jefferson Blount Harvey building. "The Haunted" with Vincent Price and the 1932 film, "The Mummy" will be shown. This event is not appropriate for anyone under the age of 17. Free. For movie titles, visit www.magnoliaartscenter.com.

Haunted House

Hookerton Volunteer Fire and EMS Department will host a haunted house from 6:30-11 p.m. today-Saturday and Monday-Tuesday behind the fire department, off N.C. 123 South. The event will feature hot dogs, drinks and baked goods. On Tuesday, there will be candy giveaways for children 12 and younger. Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12.

Ghost walk

Take a one-hour ghost walk through historic Washington at 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m. today and Saturday and experience more than 200 years of ghosts, graves, murders, legends and history. Meet at the Washington Visitor's Center, 138 S. Market St. Tickets $15 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Call 948-9415 or (800) 999-3857.

Haunted house and train

Deadwood will hold its annual haunted house and children's train ride from 7-10 p.m. today and 7-11 p.m. Saturday. Cost is $5 for each event or $8 for both. Money raised will benefit the Beargrass High School Band. Deadwood is at 2302 Ed's Grocery Road, Williamston. Call 792-8938 or visit www.deadwoodnc.com.

Haunted corn maze

Griffin's Haunted Corn Maze will open from 7-9:30 p.m. in the Farm Life community of Williamston. The maze will be open through Halloween. It's located at 4975 Fire Department Road. Call 792-4811 for information.

Saturday

Ballroom dance

The United States Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association will hold a dance at 7:30 p.m. in the Willis Building,corner of First and Reade streets. A lesson will be held from 7:30-8:30 p.m. and the dance will be held until 11 p.m. Admission is $5 for members, $3 for students and $8 for others. Call 321-3809.

Lobster fair

St. Timothy's Episcopal Church will hold its annual Lobster Fair from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on the church grounds, 107 Louis St. The celebration will include pony rides, games, food, arts and crafts, a bake sale, face painting and hayrides. Lobsters are $15 each and can be reserved by calling 355-2125 or by visiting www.st-tim.org.

Fall festival

A Place for Me daycare, 200 Laurie Ellis Road, will have a fall festival from 4-8 p.m. The event will include games, prizes, a haunted house, food, vendors and outdoor activities. Tickets will be sold for participation in activities. Call 355-3377.

Frightening concert

Frights and Pipes, a benefit for Pitt County AIDS Service Organization, will be performed from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 401 East 4th St. Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door. Call 439-0550.

Halloween carnival

Simpson Rural Fire Department will hold its third annual Halloween Carnival from 5-8 p.m. There will be food, games, a cake walk and prizes. Call the fire department at 758-6310.

Sunday

Trunk of Treat

The Greenville Church of Christ, 1706 Greenville Blvd. will host "Trunk or Treat" from 5:30-7 p.m. Sunday. Participants will receive candy from volunteers in costume at various stations on the church property, which is at the entrance of Eastwood subdivision. The event will also include a haunted house, refreshments, games and cookie decorating. Call 752-6376.

Monday

Haunted House

Hookerton Volunteer Fire and EMS Department will host a haunted house from 6:30-11 p.m. Monday-Tuesday behind the fire department, off N.C. 123 South. The event will feature hot dogs, drinks and baked goods. On Tuesday, there will be candy giveaways for children 12 and younger. Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12.

Tuesday

Downtown Halloween

The Farmville Development Partnership will hold Hometown Halloween in downtown Farmville. Old-fashioned Halloween events will include games, costume contest, hayrides and a haunted house. Call 753-4670.

Harvest events

Koinonia Christian Center will hold its annual harvest festival from 6-9 p.m. at the Greenville Convention Center, 303 S.W. Greenville Blvd. The event will feature games and activities for children of all ages. Free. "Wild 'N Out," an party for teens that includes a talent show and concert, will begin at 6 p.m. at the church, 1405 S.W. Greenville Blvd. Registration is required for the talent show. E-mailcgaddy@kccfamily.com.Call 752-1898.

Fall Family Fun Fling

First Wesleyan Church, N.C. 43 south of Fire Tower Road, will have its fifth annual Fall Family Fun Fling from 6-8 p.m. The event will include free games, snacks and candy. Call 355-0278.

Safe Night Out

The Town of Ayden will sponsor Safe Night Out at 5 p.m. in the Town Hall parking lot. The event will feature games and entertainment; participants may come in costume. Call 746-7002.

Thursday

Folk concert

The Folk Arts Society of Greenville and the ECU Folk and Country Dancers will hold a folk friends concert at 7 p.m. at Acascia's Tipsy Teapot and Parker-Kennybrook Books, 409 Evans St. Free. Call 752-7350 or visit http://www.geocities.com/greenvillefolkarts/.

Upcoming

n The Pitt Community College Foundation will hold the Down East Holiday Show Nov. 3-5 at the Greenville Convention Center, 303 S.W. Greenville Blvd. The holiday show includes arts and crafts, fresh greenery, gifts, clothing and refreshments. Call 493-4287.

n The Couples Dance Club will hold its fall dance from 8-11 p.m. Nov. 4 at Rock Springs Center. The Steve Creech band will perform and hors d'oeuvres will be served at 8:45 p.m. Cost is $25 for couple members and $50 for others. Dress is semi-formal. Call 355-1793.

nGoose Creek State Park in Washington, N.C., will hold an Astronomy in the Park program from 6-7:45 p.m. Nov. 4. Did you know that the phase of the moon and its position in the sky can reveal the time of day or night on Earth? Participants will make a moon dial that tells time by the light of the moon. Afterward, everyone will go outside to use try the timepieces and to observe the fall constellations. Meet in the auditorium of the Environmental Education and Visitor Center. Free. The park is at 2190 Camp Leach Road, Washington, N.C. Call 923-2191.

Bar & restaurant Halloween parties

BOLI'S — Tuesday: Halloween Party with live music. 123 E. Fifth St. 752-2654.

BUFFALO WILD WINGS— Tuesday: 114 E. Fifth St. 758-9191.

CHEFS 505 — Tuesday: Big Rick and the Bombers. 505 Red Banks Rd. 355-7505 or www.chefs505.com.

CHICO'S DOWNTOWN — Tuesday. 521 Cotanche St. 757-1666 or www.chicosrestaurant.com.

CITY BISTRO — Today: Dazed and Confused Halloween party with Spare Change. Inside the City Hotel, 203 S.W. Greenville Blvd. 317-1234 or www.thecitybistsro.

COURTYARD TAVERN — Today: Employee costume contest. Tuesday: Halloween party with live music 703 S.E. Greenville Blvd. 321-0202.

DR. UNK'S OASIS — Tuesday: Halloween party with live music by Dragon Seeks Path , costume contest with cash prizes and gift certificates. 201 Jarvis St. 758-8657 or www.drunksoasis.com.

EMERALD CITY BILLIARDS — Saturday: Sexy devil costume contest with cash prizes. Tuesday: Halloween Bash with a costume contest, DJ, food, drink special and cash prizes. 3101-7 E. 10th St. 757-0300.

GREAT AMERICA MINING COMPANY OF NEW GUINEA — Tuesday. 1008 Dickinson Ave. Call 353-2623 or visit www.greatamericanminingcompany.com.

HAM'S RESTAURANT & BREW HOUSE — Tuesday: Live music by Sin for the Fallen and a costume contest. 701 Evans St. 830-2739.

LUCKY'S — Today: Moulin Rouge Night. Saturday: Scallyway Saturday. Sunday: Promapalooza. Monday: Fulfill Your Fantasy Career. Tuesday: Haunted Saloon. 209 E. Fifth St. 413-0598.

ON CUE — Tueday: Costume contest with cash prizes. Bells Fork Square, Highway 43. 756-8474.

THE OTHER PLACE — Tuesday. 207 E. Fifth St. 327-3809.

PIRATE'S PUB — Saturday: Victor Hudson and Halloween Party. 1914 Turnbury Dr. 355-7956.

PLAYER'S CHOICE BILLIARDS, SPORTS BAR & GRILL — Tuesday: Community Square, Memorial Drive by PCC. Variety. 355-4149.

SCORES — Tuesday: Halloween Party with live music by Brad Benson and Katharsis and a costume contest with cash prizes. 218 E. Fifth St. 355-8700.

THE SILVER BULLET — Saturday: Halloween Party with Jonin, Eyes of Wrath, Blatant Disarray, Grotesque Butchery, The Avenger and Oh the Horror. 5420 U.S. 13 South. 756-6278.

STILL LIFE — Tuesday. 511 Cotanche St. 329-9991 or www.clubstilllife.

TIE BREAKERS — Tuesday. 1920A&B Smythwyck Drive. 439-0555 or www.tie-breakers.com.