Because Halloween falls on a Saturday this year; we'll probably see a little bit more activity. Some events are catered to everyone and some are for the big kids in all of us. But one thing's for sure; its still a night for the kids.

"It's always kind of fun to see the kids come in in their costumes and the parents trying to herd all the little kids around. It's a lot of fun," says Paavo Rasmussen of the Old Courthouse Museum.

There will be a lot of that this weekend; kids running wild, looking for tricks and treats. While there area number of events lined up, perhaps one of the more kid friendly is at the old courthouse museum.

"We have some spooky stories told by a local storyteller and a costume contest as well for the kids to come in a try to give out a few prizes. You know, the cutest costume, scariest costume and things like that," Rasmussen says. But that is just a small portion of the event which runs from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. tomorrow afternoon. There will be trick or treating, a skeleton scavenger hunt and a kids crafts period, all of which is aimed simply at getting the kids out.

"To try to get kids to the museum and have a good time," Rasmussen explains. Which in turn, he thinks will provide the kids exposure and understanding of museums and what their benefit can ultimately be.

Various Halloween Events:

October 30th:

BROOKINGS: Kids "Trick or Trees" Event

McCrory Gardens, 4pm-6pm

DEADWOOD: "Deadweird"

All around town, all weekend.

DELL RAPIDS: Grand Costume Party

Grand Opera House, 6:30pm

INWOOD, IA: Costume Contest

Marketplace Pub 9pm-1am

SIOUX FALLS: Paint A Pumpkin Party

Kenny Anderson Comm. Center, 10:30am and 1:30pm

SIOUX FALLS: Halloween Party

The Thirsty Duck Bar and Grill, Noon

SIOUX FALLS: Boo At CTU

Colorado Tech., 3pm

SIOUX FALLS: Vampire Party

Barnes and Noble, 8:30pm

VALLEY SPRINGS: Costume Party

PumpHouse, 9pm

YANKTON: "Eat, Drink and Be Scary"

Aqua Club, 7:30pm

Saturday October 31st:

BALTIC: Halloween Base

Exit 94's Treasure Bar, Noon

BRANDON: Halloween Party

Tailgators, 9pm

DEADWOOD: "Deadweird"

All around town, all weekend.

HARTFORD: Halloween Dance

American Legion, 9pm

SIOUX FALLS: Pirate Cats of Howl-O-Ween

Convention Center, 9am

SIOUX FALLS: Costume Contest

Chasers, Noon

SIOUX FALLS: Halloween Party

Old Courthouse Museum, 1pm-4pm

SIOUX FALLS: Halloween Party

The Thirsty Duck Bar and Grill, Noon

SIOUX FALLS: Halloween Extravaganza

Convention Center, 5pm

SIOUX FALLS: Stage Fright Music Event

Washington Pavilion, 8pm

SIOUX FALLS: Halloween Bash

VFW, 9pm

SIOUX FALLS: Halloween Party

Corner Pub and Casino, 9pm

VALLEY SPRINGS: Costume Party

PumpHouse, 9pm

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