photo by: Ashley Hocking

Riley and Zoey Chanay participate in the 12th annual Zombie Walk on Thursday, October 18, 2018.

With little more than a week remaining before Halloween, spooky events in Lawrence are hitting their stride.

• After the Zombie Walk makes its return tonight in downtown Lawrence, starting at 6 p.m. in South Park, Lawrencians in need of a ghostly evening can join Ric Averill for “Ghosting Lawrence: A Theatrical Tour of Downtown Haunts.” For the cost of admission ($25), participants will meet up with Averill at the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St., before commencing a walking tour of “haunted downtown, assisted by spirits dancing, playing and singing their way through the rich, eerie history of Lawrence.” The event takes place at 7 p.m. Thursday through Oct. 24 and Oct. 27-30; see explorelawrence.com for tickets.

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Twin brothers Landon, left, and Jackson Garrett, 2, lay claim to a large pumpkin as their mother, Ally Garrett, points them to another one during a tour Oct. 17, 2016, of Schaake Pumpkin Patch, 1791 North 1500 Road.

• During the daylight hours, Schaake’s Pumpkin Patch, 1791 North 1500 Road, welcomes folks to the farm to walk around and purchase pumpkins and gourds of all shapes and sizes. Hayrides, farm animals and a hay maze add to the fun. Visitors are welcome through Oct. 30, noon to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 9 a.m.-6 p.m Friday-Sunday. See schaakespumpkinpatch.com for more information.

• Need some spine-tingling reads, or just any books at all? The Friends of the Lawrence Public Library are ready for you! The Fall Book Sale — 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday — could fill your shelves with books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks for $2 and under for each item. No appointments necessary for outdoor shopping; masked indoor shoppers can reserve a spot at the library’s website. Walk-up appointments are available on the day of the sale. Customers showing up in costume can receive one free book.

• Adult library fans can enjoy “Haunted Stacks” 7-9 p.m. on Friday. A scavenger hunt, “bookish tarot readings” and a jazz trio will be entertaining the 21+ crowd, and Lawrence Beer Company will be on the scene to provide refreshments. Registration is required. See more information on the library’s website.

• Speaking of beer, Cottin’s Hardware, 1832 Massachusetts St., will be hosting a Beer Brewing Demo Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Home brewers can pick up some useful tips, and visitors of all ages can come and go as they watch Jake Jeffers, of the Lawrence Brewers’ Guild, create a batch of “Cottin’s Hazy IPA” using Hang ‘Em High hops. Mr. Bacon BBQ will be on hand from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) for hungry brewers to buy a tasty lunch.

• In the mood for something not at all scary? The Lawrence Potters’ Guild has you covered. Guild members will be holding their 2021 Fall Pottery Sale on the lawn of the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St., on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Is it too soon to think about St. Patrick’s Day? Not if you’re a supporter of the popular Lawrence parade and its associated events, all of which benefit selected charities every year. “Parade Season” kicks off Saturday, noon-3 p.m., with Irish Road Bowling at Clinton State Park. For details and registration, go online to lawrencestpatricksdayparade.com.

“Carnival of Souls”, 1962, directed by Herk Harvey.

• A heads up for the week to come: The Free State Film Society will host a screening of the cult classic “Carnival of Souls” on Oct. 28 at Liberty Hall. Keyboardist Jeff Stolz will set the mood with live music before the film begins, and KU film and media professor Matt Jacobson will provide a few remarks on the film. The event, which will be dedicated to Lawrence filmmaker Herk Harvey and the Oldfather Studios, is free for members of the Free State Film Society; nonmembers can join the Society, or pay the $10 admission charge. For more details, see the festival’s website. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music begins at 7, and the film will start at 7:30. Please see libertyhall.net for Covid protocols.