'Tis the Season for Ghosts, Trick or Treating
Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer
The haunting season has arrived, and a number of events and activities are set to celebrate and tell stories of those things which go bump in the night.
Tales of Ghosts & Goblins
The holiday kicks off with tales of the ghosts of Anderson County at the Anderson County Museum’s “Paranormal Anderson” event Oct. 10 at 5:30 p.m. with Dustin Norris, who will offer stories of apparitions which have endured in the county for decades or more.
Then a pair of local “ghost walks” will explore the legend and lore of the season beginning next week.
The Historic Pendleton Ghost Walk is set for Oct. 13 and Oct. 14, with tours beginning at 6:40 p.m., with a new tour leaving every 20 minutes. Refreshments will be available before and after the walk, and those who attend are encouraged to bring a flashlight and wear comfortable shoes. Tickets are $20 and reservations are required. For more information call 864-646-7729 or visit pendletonhistoricfoundation.org
On Oct. 26 the Belton Area Museum Association’s fifth annual Halloween Ghost Walk will begin at 6 p.m. with new spooky stories this year along the streets of Belton. Tours will begin every 15 minutes and tickets are available for $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Again, attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a flashlight. For more information, contact Abigail Burden at 864-338-7400 or email beltonmuseum@bellsouth.net
Fall Festival/Trick or Treat Events
Annual Halloween Trick or Treat events are also scheduled across the county in the days ahead. These include:
Pendleton Fall Festival Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Honea Path Sugarfoot Fall Festival Oct. 13, 6-9 p.m., Oct. 14, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Williamston Boo in the Park Oct. 21. 5-9 p.m.
Trick or Treat at PAWS Oct. 28, 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
Monster Mash at Anderson County Museum Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Piedmont Octoberfest Oct. 28, 3-5 p.m.