By Chip Chandler — Producer

What's potentially the most insane weekend of the year is upon us. Here's your complete guide to all the fun options through Nov. 1!

Looking just for Halloween-related fun? Check here.

Looking for all of the major arts events for the weekend? Check here.

Oct. 25

Hunter Killer: Advance tickets are on sale now for the submarine-based action film at Cinergy Amarillo. Others should follow. (Previews Oct. 25; opens Oct. 26)

Indivisible: Advance tickets are on sale now for the faith-based war drama drama at Amarillo Star 14 and Hollywood 16. Others may follow. (Previews Oct. 25; opens Oct. 26)

Mid90s: Advance tickets are on sale now for this period skater drama from director Jonah Hill at Amarillo Star 14.

Fall Boo-Grass Jamboree: The Panhandle Bluegrass & Old-Tyme Music Association's 11th annual event will feature impromptu jam sessions all weekend. Costumes are encouraged. (Oct. 24 to 27, Amarillo Inn, 1911 E. Interstate 40. Special hotel rates available, music is free. 806-681-9933)

National Junior Bull Riders Association Championship: Young cowboys try to hold on and win the title. (10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Oct. 25; continues through Oct. 27. Amarillo National Center on the Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave. Weekend wristbands $85 adults, $60 children 11 and younger; individual performances $18 adults, $12 children. 806-376-7767)

Downtown Lunchtime Book Club: Join the discussion of S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders and Gary Paulsen's Hatchet, both part of PBS's Great American Read list. (12:15 p.m. Oct. 25, Amarillo Public Library Downtown Branch, 413 S.E. Fourth Ave. Free. 806-378-3054)

Day of the Dead exhibition: A student art show celebrating Dia de los Muertos will open with a reception. (5 p.m. Oct. 25, Common Lobby Gallery between Amarillo Museum of Art and Concert Hall Theatre on the Amarillo College Washington Street campus. Free. 806-345-5546)

La Bella's on Olsen Live: Amarillo singer/guitarist Jonathan Guidi will perform for the concert series. (5:30 p.m. Oct. 25, La Bella's, 3801 S. Olsen Blvd. No cover. 806-352-5050)

Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet: Top Amarillo businesses will be honored at this annual event. (6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 25, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Heritage Ballroom, 401 S. Buchanan St. Tables $250 and $500. 806-342-2007)

Not Your Mama's Folded Books: Learn to convert a discarded book into artwork in this two-week presentation. (6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25, Amarillo Public Library Downtown Branch, 413 S.E. Fourth Ave. Free. 806-378-3054)

Eddie Esler: The Amarillo singer-songwriter will perform. (6:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Pescaraz, 3415 S. Bell St., Suite K. No cover. 806-350-5430)

Joshuah Jones: The Amarillo classical guitarist will perform. (7 p.m. Oct. 25, Moondoggy's Pizza & Pub, 626 S. Polk St. No cover. 806-350-1400)

Mike Fuller & The Repeat Offenders: The Amarillo folk-rock band will perform. (7 p.m. Oct. 25, Esquire Jazz Club, 626 S. Polk St. Cover $10. 806-584-9571)

Night of the Living Dead: A restored and remastered edition of George A. Romero's seminal zombie film will screen in a 50th anniversary celebration. (7 and 10 p.m. Oct. 25, Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Poetry Circle: Enjoy works by others or share your own at this monthly event from High Plains Poetry Project. (7 p.m. Oct. 25, Burrowing Owl Books, 419 16th St. in Canyon. Free. 806-282-9888)

The Austin Brazille Trio: The Amarillo jazz combo will perform. (7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, The Drunken Oyster, 7606 S.W. 45th Ave. No cover. 806-418-6668)

Cocoa con Coco: View ofrendas and then enjoy hot chocolate and a screening of Pixar's Coco. (7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, 2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon. Free. 806-651-2600)

Little Shop of Horrors: Look out, look out, look out, look out! Amarillo Little Theatre will stage this cult-classic musical about a killer plant just in time for the Halloween season. (7:30 p.m. Oct. 25; continues through Nov. 4. Amarillo Little Theatre Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle. Ticket prices vary. 806-355-9991)

Garrett Young Collective: The Colorado rock band will make its Amarillo debut. (10 p.m. Oct. 25, Skooterz, 4100 Bushland Blvd. Cover. 806-355-6600)

Dancin' and Drinkin' Tour: Texas country stars Kyle Park and Randall King will bring their joint tour to town. (10 p.m. Oct. 25, Hoots Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road. Cover.)

Mr. P Chill: The rapper will perform with J. Smo. (10 p.m. Oct. 25, Leftwood's, 2511 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover. 806-367-9840)

Oct. 26

Fall Boo-Grass Jamboree: The Panhandle Bluegrass & Old-Tyme Music Association's 11th annual event will feature impromptu jam sessions all weekend. Costumes are encouraged. (Oct. 24 to 27, Amarillo Inn, 1911 E. Interstate 40. Special hotel rates available, music is free. 806-681-9933)

National Junior Bull Riders Association Championship: Young cowboys try to hold on and win the title. (10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Oct. 26; continues through Oct. 27. Amarillo National Center on the Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave. Weekend wristbands $85 adults, $60 children 11 and younger; individual performances $18 adults, $12 children. 806-376-7767)

Dia de Los Muertos: West Texas A&M University's Celebration of Life gala will feature an ofrendas display, adinner and dance featuring Grammy Award-nominated Micky Cruz. (5 to 10 p.m. Oct. 26, Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, 2503 Fourth Ave., for reception; Jack B. Kelley Legacy Hall on WT campus for dinner. Tickets $75. 806-651-2619)

Maxwell's Pumpkin Farm and Maze: The family attraction opens for its new season, with a new giant corn maze, activities, games and more. (5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 26; open weekends through Nov. 4. 12908 S. Bell St. Admission $13.95 plus tax for ages 3 and older; seniors $10 plus tax. ​Zip lines are an additional $2 per ride or $5 for three rides. Apples for the apple cannon are sold by medium or large buckets. 806-373-9600)

Boo at the Zoo: Enjoy Halloween-style family fun, including costumed characters, games, costume parade, treats, music from Andy Chase and more. (5:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 26; continues through Oct. 28. Amarillo Zoo, 700 Comanchero Trail. Admission $5. 806-381-7911)

Final Friday Art Bazaar: This monthly event includes a group "Monster Mash" art show, bazaar and homemade crafts. (5:30 p.m. Oct. 26, Gallery on 7th, 513 S.W. Seventh Ave. Free. 806-681-0821)

Halloween Spooktacular on the Square: Kids can enjoy trick-or-treating around the Canyon Square, then a screening of Hocus Pocus after dark in this Canyon Main Street party. (6 p.m. Oct. 26, downtown Canyon. Free. 806-656-6833)

Hallo-Wine: Amarillo party band Insufficient Funds will perform, and Pizza Nomad food truck will be on site. (6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 26, Bar Z Winery, 19290 Farm-to-Market Road 1541. Cover $10 for non-Wine Club members. 806-488-2214)

Master of Disguise mystery dinner: Come in character for this Hollywood-themed mystery dinner/escape room hosted by Amarillo Escape and Mystery. Must be booked four days in advance. (6 p.m. Oct. 26; continues Oct. 27. Wolflin House, 11925 S. Western St. Tickets $45. 806-414-2382 or 806-477-0036)

Burning Ring of Fire: This exhibition will celebrate the 20th anniversary of an annual iron pour at Mesalands Community College in Tucumcari, N.M. MacArthur Fellow Tom Joyce will speak at 7:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m. Oct. 26; exhibition on view through Dec. 30. Amarillo Museum of Ar, 2200 S. Van Buren St. Free. 806-371-5050)

Cash Taylor: The Lubbock musician will perform with Calvin Craig. (6:30 p.m. Oct. 26, Hotel Turkey, 201 Third St. in Turkey. No cover. 806-423-1151)

Mike Fuller: The Amarillo folk singer-songwriter will perform. (6:30 p.m. Oct. 26, Pescaraz, 3415 S. Bell St., Suite K. No cover. 806-350-5430)

Monster Bash: Kids can trick or treat, enjoy spooky science tricks, make their way through a kid-friendly huanted maze and more. (6:30 p.m. Oct. 26; continues Oct. 27. Don Harrington Discovery Center, 1200 Streit Drive. Tickets $5 for members, $7 nonmembers. 806-355-9547)

Sean Vokes: The Amarillo pianist will perform. (6:30 p.m. Oct. 26, Esquire Jazz Club, 626 S. Polk St. Cover $10 after 7 p.m. 806-584-9571)

Ace & Andy: The Solano Project members will play. (7 p.m. Oct. 26, Off the Hook Seafood, 626 S. Polk St., Suite 200. No cover. 806-350-1400)

Amarillo Scaregrounds: The haunt features five scenarios in one location. (7 p.m. to midnight Oct. 26; continues Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 27, plus Oct. 28 and 31. 2736 S.W. 10th Ave., Admission $5, $15 or $20 per haunt; $35 for all; $50 for unlimited access. 806-367-9516)

The A-Town Rockers and Bomb City Brass: The Amarillo rock band will perform. (7 p.m. Oct. 26, Teddy Jack's Armadillo Grill, 5080 S. Coulter St. No cover. 806-322-0113)

Frightmare: The downtown haunt returns for another season of scares. (7 p.m. to midnight Oct. 26; continues Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 27 and Oct. 28 to 31. 816 S. Van Buren St. Admission $20. 806-373-2292)

Recycled Entertainment Halloween Party: Join the fun at a Halloween party, game night and costume contest. (7 p.m. Oct. 26, Recycled Entertainment, 3707 Wolflin Ave. 806-553-0697)

The Scarlet Cord: Dance troupe Ballet Magnificat will present this story of Christian missionaries in the Soviet Union. (7 p.m. Oct. 26, Paramount Baptist Church, 3801 S. Western St. Tickets $10. 806-355-3396)

6th Street Massacre: The Route 66 haunt returns. (7 p.m. to midnight Oct. 26; continues Fridays and Saturdays through October, plus Oct. 31. 3015 S.W. Sixth Ave. Admission $25. 806-337-0749)

Speed Dating Tonight: Composer Michael Ching's flexible operatic revue gets a new staging from Amarillo Opera. (7 and 9 p.m. Oct. 26; continues Oct. 27. Amarillo College Concert Hall Theatre. Tickets $25. 806-372-7464)

Alice in Wonderland: Student actors from Amarillo College Conservatory will bring this classic tale to life. (7:30 p.m. Oct. 26; continues through Oct. 28. Ordway Hall on the Amarillo College Washington Street campus. Tickets $16. 806-371-5909)

Drunken Oyster Halloween Party: Take part in a costume contest and enjoy music from The Fwoops. (7:30 p.m. Oct. 26, The Drunken Oyster, 7606 S.W. 45th Ave. No cover. 806-418-6668)

Anderson, Flesher & Key: The Amarillo favorites will perform. (8 p.m. Oct. 26, Smokey Joe's, 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-331-6698)

Boo Ball: Townsquare Media's annual Halloween celebration returns with a costume contest, live music and more. (8 p.m. Oct. 26, Bodega's, 709 S. Polk St. Cover $10. 806-355-9777)

Boss 420: The Amarillo rock band will perform. (7​ p.m. Oct. 26, I Don't Know Sports Bar & Grill, 1301 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-331-7985)

Frankenstein: The mad scientist and his creature will come back to life in Lone Star Ballet's original production. (8 p.m. Oct. 26; continues Oct. 27. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $14 to $44, plus fees. 806-372-2463 or 806-378-3096)

Insufficient Funds: The Amarillo party band will perform. (8 p.m. Oct. 26, Joe Daddy's, 2108 Paramount Blvd. No cover. 806-463-7900)

Jazz on 6th: The Jim Laughlin Quartet will perform for Chamber Music Amarillo's jazz series. (8 p.m. Oct. 26, Fibonacci Space, 3306 S.W. Sixth Ave. Tickets $15 adults, $10 students. 806-236-3545)

Jump N Jive Haunted House: Pampa residents can enjoy a hopping haunt. (8 to 11 p.m. Oct. 26; continues through Oct. 28. Jump N Jive / G Force Laser Tag, 2545 Perryton Parkway. Cost $5. 806-665-0665)

Little Shop of Horrors: Look out, look out, look out, look out! Amarillo Little Theatre will stage this cult-classic musical about a killer plant just in time for the Halloween season. (8 p.m. Oct. 26; continues through Nov. 4. Amarillo Little Theatre Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle. Ticket prices vary. 806-355-9991)

Maze of Mayhem: Find your way through a haunted maze or take a 70-foot drop off the Tower of Fear Zipline in this Halloween attraction at Starlight Ranch Event Center. (8 p.m. to midnight Oct. 26; continues Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 27. Starlight Ranch Event Center, 1415 Sunrise Drive. Tickets $15 maze, $20 zipline, $30 both. 806-556-4456)

Michael Jackson Thriller Spectacular: Michael Jackson impersonator Danny Dash Andrews will perform. (8 p.m. Oct. 26, Netplex, 4101 Hillside Road. Tickets $20 general admission, $50 VIP.)

Rio: The ​Santa Fe, N.M.-based jazz and bossa nova band will perform. (8 p.m. Oct. 26, Indigo at Metropolitan — A Speakeasy, 9181 Town Square Blvd. No cover. 806-242-0117)

Rock 108 Halloween Bash: Rock band Badflower will headline this party, also featuring next2rock 2018 winner Lifeless to Life and more. (8 p.m. Oct. 26, XR Downtown, 715 S. Polk St. Tickets $15. 806-342-5200)

Staged Reading Series: Amarillo actors Ruby Guerra and Jason Kopp will read from playwright Rajiv Joseph's Gruesome Playground Injuries. (8 p.m. Oct. 26, The 806 Coffee + Lounge, 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-322-1806)

Carrie the Musical: The infamous cult-classic musical, based on Stephen King's novel, gets an Amarillo staging. (9 p.m. Oct. 26; continues through Nov. 4. RR Bar, 701 S. Georgia St. Tickets $15. Text 806-341-5141)

Esquire Jazz: The house band will perform. (9 p.m. Oct. 26, Esquire Jazz Club, 626 S. Polk St. Cover $10. 806-584-9571)

Hangman: The Amarillo rock band will perform. (9 p.m. Oct. 26, Whiskey River, 4001 S.W. 51st Ave. No cover. 806-367-6163)

Fracture 432: The Amarillo rock band will perform. (10 p.m. Oct. 26, Austin's Texas Pub, 3121 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover $5. 806-803-9063)

Jam Session: Sit in for a late-night sesh. (midnight Oct. 26, Esquire Jazz Club, 626 S. Polk St. Cover $10. 806-584-9571)

Oct. 27

Fall Boo-Grass Jamboree: The Panhandle Bluegrass & Old-Tyme Music Association's 11th annual event will feature impromptu jam sessions all weekend. Costumes are encouraged. (Oct. 24 to 27, Amarillo Inn, 1911 E. Interstate 40. Special hotel rates available, music is free. 806-681-9933)

AMBUCS Pancake & Sausage Feast: Get your breakfast on. (7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 27, Rex Baxter Building on the Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave. Tickets $5 advance, $7 at door. 806-316-5240)

Panhandle Cancer Cure Foundation 5K and One-Mile Run: Costumes are encouraged for this benefit run. (8:30 a.m. Oct. 27, Texas Oncology, 1000 S. Coulter St., Suite 100. Entry fee $25 before Oct. 22, $30 after. 806-457-2088)

Clarendon Arts Festival: The annual Les Beaux Arts Club fest will feature a juried art show, arts & crafts booths and a junior art exhibit, plus concessions and more. A Preferred Buyers' Reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 27; continues Oct. 28. Donley County Activity Center, one mile north of Clarendon on Texas Highway 70. Free; $100 buy-in for reception. 806-654-2993)

Canyon Walk & Talk: Take a guided tour down the Upper Canyon Trail at Caprock Canyon to learn about the park's history, geology, flora and fauna. (10 a.m. Oct. 27, Caprock Canyons State Park, 850 Caprock Canyons State Park Road near Quitaque. Free with park admission of $4 adults, $2 seniors. 806-455-1492)

Christmas in October: Stock up for the holidays at this shopping expo. (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 27; continues Oct. 28. Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St. Admission $5 ages 13 and older. 806-358-7803)

Maxwell's Pumpkin Farm and Maze: The family attraction opens for its new season, with a new giant corn maze, activities, games and more. (10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 27; open weekends through Nov. 4. 12908 S. Bell St. Admission $13.95 plus tax for ages 3 and older; seniors $10 plus tax. ​Zip lines are an additional $2 per ride or $5 for three rides. Apples for the apple cannon are sold by medium or large buckets. 806-373-9600)

Hillside Fall Carnival: Children in the Hillside Elementary School area will enjoy this festival, featuring a silent auction, carnival games, lunch and more. (11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 27, Hillside Elementary School, 9600 Perry Ave. Game wristbands $7 in advance, $10 at door. hillsidepta1@gmail.com)

La Fanciulla del West: The Met: Live in HD series continues with Puccini's Wild West drama, starring Eva-Maria Westbroek and Jonas Kaufmann. (11:55 a.m. Oct. 27; continues Oct. 31. Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Amarillo Venom Trunk or Treat: Families can get treats and enjoy food, bouncers and more. (1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 27, Gene Messer Ford, 3400 Soncy Road. Free. 806-355-7471)

Emergency Trucks and Treats: This kid-friendly event hosted by The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle is free, but donations will benefit the club, which supports injured law enforcement officers and firefighters or the families of those killed on duty. (1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 27, Westgate Mall, 7701 W. Interstate 40. Free. 806-676-2180)

Monster Bash Block Party: This free family event at Town Square Village will include trick or treating, a costume contest, a pumpkin carving contest, activities, food trucks and more. (1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 27, Town Square Village, 9181 Town Square Blvd. 806-803-8178) 

The Loft Church Trunk or Treat: This kid-friendly event will feature games, candy and more. (2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 27, The Loft Church, 4400 S. Georgia St. Free. 806-418-8572)

National Junior Bull Riders Association Championship: Young cowboys try to hold on and win the title. (2 p.m. Oct. 27, Amarillo National Center on the Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave. Weekend wristbands $85 adults, $60 children 11 and younger; individual performances $18 adults, $12 children. 806-376-7767)

Spooky Halloween Story Time: Costumes are welcome at this special event. (2 p.m. Oct. 27, Amarillo Public Library Downtown Branch, 413 S.E. Fourth Ave. Free. 806-378-3054)

Downtown Draft Dash: Catch the sights of downtown Amarillo and sample craft beers during this fun run/walk. (3 p.m Oct. 27, Six Car Pub & Brewery, 625 S. Polk St. Entry fee $55 with drinks, $35 without. 806-576-3396)

Texotic Pets Halloween Pet Costume Contest: Dress your dogs, small animals and exotics for this competition. (3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 27, Texotic Pets, 2461 W. Interstate 40. Free. 806-352-2410)

Caffeine & Cars Trunk or Treat: Kids can enjoy candy, and car fans can enjoy a small show. (4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 27, Coffman Customs, 17090 Canyon Drive. Free. 806-340-7932)

Handle Bar Halloween Bash: Enjoy a costume contest, live music, games and drink specials. (5 p.m. Oct. 27, The Handle Bar & Grill, 3415 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-803-9538)

Tascosa Drive-In Halloween Carnival: Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween movie (still TBA), carnival games and trunk or treating. (5 p.m. Oct. 27, Tascosa Drive-In, 1999 Dumas Drive. 806-383-3882)

Wheeler Volunteer Fire Department Fall Festival: Compete or enjoy chili and baked goods competitions, pumpkin carving and costume contest. (5 p.m. Oct. 27, Wheeler Volunteer Fire Department, 200 E. Sixth St. in Wheeler. 806-826-3777)

Boo at the Zoo: Enjoy Halloween-style family fun, including costumed characters, games, costume parade, treats, music from Andy Chase and more. (5:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 27; continues through Oct. 28. Amarillo Zoo, 700 Comanchero Trail. Admission $5. 806-381-7911)

Canadian Halloween Carnival: The 17th annual carnival at the Canadian Community Center will feature games, prizes, food, a bounce house and costume contest. Game tickets are 50 cents each. (6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 27, Canadian Community Center, 905 Cheyenne Ave. 806-323-5254)

Lone Star Scales and Tails Halloween Monster Bash: Prepare for a creepy-crawly night with Face Your Fear Stations, animal encounters, face painting and more. (6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 27, Lone Star Scales and Tails, 1008 S. Adams St. Admission $8 adults, $5 children. 806-418-3570)

Long Wooden Spoon Halloween Party: Sample craft beers, watch The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day, take part in a costume contest and enjoy food from J&L Good Grubs. (6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 27, Long Wooden Spoon, 4098 Business Park Drive. No cover. 806-553-0397)

Master of Disguise mystery dinner: Come in character for this Hollywood-themed mystery dinner/escape room hosted by Amarillo Escape and Mystery. Must be booked four days in advance. (6 p.m. Oct. 27, Wolflin House, 11925 S. Western St. Tickets $45. 806-414-2382 or 806-477-0036)

Rolling Hills Fall Festival: Kids in the Rolling Hills Elementary area will celebrate with food, games and more. (6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 27, Rolling Hills Elementary School, 2800 W. Cherry Ave. Free. 806-383-8621)

Sandell Drive-In Halloween Special: Films Halloweentown and Halloweentown 2 will screen, and kids can take part in trunk or treating and a costume contest. (6 p.m. Oct. 27, Sandell Drive-In, 12 S. Center Drive in Clarendon. Tickets $8 adults, $6 children, free ages 2 and younger. 806-874-0685)

Turkey Volunteer Fire Department Halloween: Enjoy a haunted house and Halloween carnival in Turkey. (6 p.m. to midnight Oct. 27, Turkey High School, 602 Lyles St. Carnival free; haunted house $5. 806-620-5244)

Logun Timberlake: The New Braunfels musician will perform. (6:30 p.m. Oct. 27, Hotel Turkey, 201 Third St. in Turkey. No cover. 806-423-1151)

Monster Bash: Kids can trick or treat, enjoy spooky science tricks, make their way through a kid-friendly haunted maze and more. (6:30 p.m. Oct. 27, Don Harrington Discovery Center, 1200 Streit Drive. Tickets $5 for members, $7 nonmembers. 806-355-9547)

Tennessee Tuckness: The Amarillo folk singer-songwriter will perform. (6:30 p.m. Oct. 27, Pescaraz, 3415 S. Bell St., Suite K. No cover. 806-350-5430)

Amarillo Scaregrounds: The haunt features five scenarios in one location. (7 p.m. to midnight Oct. 27; continues Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 27, plus Oct. 28 and 31. 2736 S.W. 10th Ave., Admission $5, $15 or $20 per haunt; $35 for all; $50 for unlimited access. 806-367-9516)

Cedar Shack Halloween Party: Enjoy Halloween cocktails and food, games, music and a costume contest. (7 p.m. Oct. 27, The Cedar Shack, 5005 River Road. No cover. 806-383-2646)

Fall Festival at the Firestone: This Chamber Music Amarillo event will feature dinner, music, dancing and a wine pull. (7 p.m. Oct. 27, The Firestone Amarillo, 10th Avenue and Tyler Street. Tickets $65; wine pull tickets $25. 806-236-3545)

Frightmare: The downtown haunt returns for another season of scares. (7 p.m. to midnight Oct. 27; continues Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 27 and Oct. 28 to 31. 816 S. Van Buren St. Admission $20. 806-373-2292)

6th Street Massacre: The Route 66 haunt returns. (7 p.m. to midnight Oct. 27; continues Fridays and Saturdays through October, plus Oct. 31. 3015 S.W. Sixth Ave. Admission $25. 806-337-0749)

Speed Dating Tonight: Composer Michael Ching's flexible operatic revue gets a new staging from Amarillo Opera. (7 and 9 p.m. Oct. 27, Amarillo College Concert Hall Theatre. Tickets $25. 806-372-7464)

Alice in Wonderland: Student actors from Amarillo College Conservatory will bring this classic tale to life. (7:30 p.m. Oct. 27; continues through Oct. 28. Ordway Hall on the Amarillo College Washington Street campus. Tickets $16. 806-371-5909)

Bomb City Rhythm: The Amarillo jazz combo will perform. (7:30 p.m. Oct. 27, The Drunken Oyster, 7606 S.W. 45th Ave. No cover. 806-418-6668)

The A-Town Rockers and Bomb City Brass: The Amarillo rock band will perform. (8 p.m. Oct. 27, Smokey Joe's, 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-331-6698)

B & The Hive: The ​touring indie rock band will perform. (8 p.m. Oct. 27, Metropolitan — A Speakeasy, 9181 Town Square Blvd. No cover. 806-242-0117)

Cidal & Friends Halloween Bash: The Amarillo death metal band will perform with 806ick, Toxic Thread, OBI Inc., Elyjah Anthony Mendez, Benjamin Banks and Sevity. Attendees also can enter a costume contest and enjoy drink specials. (8 p.m. Oct. 27, Leftwood's, 2511 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover $5. 806-367-9840)

Duke Tracy's Halloween Party: Warm up your pipes for "skaraoke" and a costume contest. (9 p.m. Oct. 27, Duke Tracy's, 3101 S.W. 26th Ave. No cover. 806-351-0757)

Equality Texas Halloween Party: Flashy costumes are encouraged for this fundraiser bash for EQTX Foundation. (8 p.m. Oct. 27, Reed Beverage, 3701 S.E. 25th Ave. Tickets $15. 806-676-0125‬)

Frankenstein: The mad scientist and his creature will come back to life in Lone Star Ballet's original production. (8 p.m. Oct. 27, Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $14 to $44, plus fees. 806-372-2463 or 806-378-3096)

Little Shop of Horrors: Look out, look out, look out, look out! Amarillo Little Theatre will stage this cult-classic musical about a killer plant just in time for the Halloween season. (8 p.m. Oct. 27; continues through Nov. 4. Amarillo Little Theatre Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle. Ticket prices vary. 806-355-9991)

Jump N Jive Haunted House: Pampa residents can enjoy a hopping haunt. (8 to 11 p.m. Oct. 27; continues through Oct. 28. Jump N Jive / G Force Laser Tag, 2545 Perryton Parkway. Cost $5. 806-665-0665)

Maze of Mayhem: Find your way through a haunted maze or take a 70-foot drop off the Tower of Fear Zipline in this Halloween attraction at Starlight Ranch Event Center. (8 p.m. to midnight Oct. 27, Starlight Ranch Event Center, 1415 Sunrise Drive. Tickets $15 maze, $20 zipline, $30 both. 806-556-4456)

Off the Hook Masquerade Ball: Dine on a four-course, prix fixe menu of Atlantic Coast seafood and more, plus live music, party favors and more. (8 p.m. Oct. 27, Moondoggy's Pizza & Pub, 626 S. Polk St. $75; seating limited. 806-350-1400)

Rio: The ​Santa Fe, N.M.-based jazz and bossa nova band will perform. (8 p.m. Oct. 27, Indigo at Metropolitan — A Speakeasy, 9181 Town Square Blvd. No cover. 806-242-0117)

Smokey Joe's Halloween Party: Amarillo band The A-Town Rockers will perform, and the bar will host a costume contest. (8 p.m. Oct. 27, Smokey Joe's, 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-331-6698)

Zombiez Halloween Party: Amarillo metal bands In the Mind of Asterion, Horrid Demise and others will play for this party and costume contest. (8 p.m. Oct. 27, Zombiez Bar & Grill, 711 S.W. 10th Ave. Cover. 806-331-7305) 

Bosco's Halloween Party: Get psyched for a costume contest with cash prizes and drink specials at these annual festivities. (9 p.m. Oct. 27, Bosco's Lounge, 2307 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-342-4889)

Broken Spoke Halloween Party: The annual Halloween party will feature a costume contest and Amarillo rock band Mind Plays. (9 p.m. Oct. 27, Broken Spoke Lounge, 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-373-9149)

Cactus Bar Halloween Bash: A costume contest and drink specials are the highlights this annual party. (9 p.m. Oct. 27, Cactus Bar, 4831 S. Western St. No cover. 806-356-6369)

Carrie the Musical: The infamous cult-classic musical, based on Stephen King's novel, gets an Amarillo staging. (9 p.m. Oct. 27; continues through Nov. 4. RR Bar, 701 S. Georgia St. Tickets $15. Text 806-341-5141)

House Bar Halloween Party: Dance to tunes from  DJ James Erik McMurry, enjoy drink specials and enter a costume contest. (9 p.m. Oct. 27, House Bar, 1219 S.W. 10th Ave. No cover. 806-677-6450)

Polk Street Jazz: The Amarillo combo will perform. (9 p.m. Oct. 27, Esquire Jazz Club, 626 S. Polk St. Cover $10. 806-584-9571)

Skooterz Halloween Party: Amarillo rock band Fracture 432 will perform. (10 p.m. Oct. 27, Skooterz, 4100 Bushland Blvd. Cover. 806-355-6600)

Western Horseman Halloween Party: Latin band Monica Y Adixxion will perform for a costume contest (with cash prizes). (9 p.m. Oct. 27, Western Horseman Club, 2501 E. Interstate 40. Cover $5 for men, free for women. 806-379-6555, ext. 2999)

Whiskey River Halloween Party: Celebrate the season with Oklahoma country band Amarillo Junction. (9 p.m. Oct. 27, Whiskey River, 4001 S.W. 51st Ave. No cover. 806-367-6163)

Your Brother's Uncle: The Lubbock country band will perform. (9 p.m. Oct. 27, 6th Street Saloon, 609 S. Independence St. Cover $5 for guys and free for women. 806-356-0873)

Dalton Domino: The Texas country singer will perform in Canadian. (9:30 p.m. Oct. 27, Stumblin' Goat Saloon, 217 S. Second St. in Canadian. Cover $7. 806-323-9257)

Rounders Halloween Party: Amarillo punk band The Bastard Sons of David Hasselhoff will perform. (9:30 p.m. Oct. 27, Rounders Club, 2801 Virginia Circle. Cover $5. 806-352-3317)

Austin's Halloween Party: Take part in a costume contest and enjoy music from Amarillo rock band Moon Dog. (10 p.m. Oct. 27, Austin's Texas Pub, 3121 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover $5. 806-803-9063)

Hoot's Halloween Bash: Popular '80s cover band Cassettes will perform; costumes are encouraged. (10 p.m. Oct. 27, Hoots Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road. Cover.)

Midnight Opera: The art glam band will perform with openers Deathbelles. (10 p.m. Oct. 27, Golden Light Cantina, 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover. 806-374-9237)

Sexy Halloween Party: Get fresh at this holiday party and costume contest. (10 p.m. Oct. 27, Fresh Start Community Center, 612 N. Polk St. No cover; donations accepted. 817-243-9661)

Oct. 28

Palo Duro Cowboy Church Fall Festival: Children in grades kindergarten through 12th grade can enjoy lunch, games and activities. (10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Palo Duro Cowboy Church, 12200 W. U.S. Highway 60. Free. 806-655-4700)

Clarendon Arts Festival: The annual Les Beaux Arts Club fall fest will feature a juried art show, arts & crafts booths and a junior art exhibit, plus concessions and more. (11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 28, Donley County Activity Center, one mile north of Clarendon on Texas Highway 70. Free. 806-654-2993)

Hilary Marie: The Amarillo singer-songwriter will perform for the brunch crowd. (11:30 a.m. Oct. 28, The Drunken Oyster, 7606 S.W. 45th Ave. No cover. 806-418-6668)

Boo at the Zoo: Enjoy Halloween-style family fun, including costumed characters, games, costume parade, treats, music from Andy Chase and more. (Noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 28, Amarillo Zoo, 700 Comanchero Trail. Admission $5. 806-381-7911)

Christmas in October: Stock up for the holidays at this shopping expo. (Noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 28, Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St. Admission $5 ages 13 and older. 806-358-7803)

Yellow City Flea: The new, monthly curated craftsman/artisan market will return. (Noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 28, 100 S. Lincoln St. Free admission. 806-373-6613)

Spirited Away: The Studio Ghibli Fest 2018 continues with a screening of this all-time classic. (12:55 p.m. Oct. 28 [English-dubbed]; continues through Oct. 30. United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd., and Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Maxwell's Pumpkin Farm and Maze: The family attraction opens for its new season, with a new giant corn maze, activities, games and more. (1 to 9 p.m. Oct. 28; open weekends through Nov. 4. 12908 S. Bell St. Admission $13.95 plus tax for ages 3 and older; seniors $10 plus tax. ​Zip lines are an additional $2 per ride or $5 for three rides. Apples for the apple cannon are sold by medium or large buckets. 806-373-9600)

Alice in Wonderland: Student actors from Amarillo College Conservatory will bring this classic tale to life. (2:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Ordway Hall on the Amarillo College Washington Street campus. Tickets $16. 806-371-5909)

Little Shop of Horrors: Look out, look out, look out, look out! Amarillo Little Theatre will stage this cult-classic musical about a killer plant just in time for the Halloween season. (2:30 p.m. Oct. 28; continues through Nov. 4. Amarillo Little Theatre Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle. Ticket prices vary. 806-355-9991)

Movie Music Pops Concert: The WTAMU orchestra will perform with pianist Denise Parr-Scanlin, soprano Cloyce Kuhnert, violinist Evgeny Zvonnikov, saxophonist James Barger and the Amarillo Youth Choirs. (3 p.m. Oct. 28, West Texas A&M University Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall. Free. 806-681-2840)

The Colonies Church of Christ Trunk or Treat: Snag some candy at the annual trunk or treat event, plus hot dogs, chips and drinks. (4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 28, The Colonies Church of Christ, 4500 Wesley Road. Free. 806-355-7303)

Jump N Jive Haunted House: Pampa residents can enjoy a hopping haunt. (4 to 9 p.m. Oct. 28, Jump N Jive / G Force Laser Tag, 2545 Perryton Parkway. Cost $5. 806-665-0665)

St. Andrew's Trunk or Treat: In addition to candy, enjoy hot dogs, cookies, chips and drinks. (4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 28, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1601 S. Georgia St. Free. 806-376-6316)

Tascosa Road Fellowship Hallelujah Night: This festival will feature games, prizes, hayrides and costumes (nothing scary). (4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 28, Tascosa Road Fellowship, 200 Tascosa Road. Free. 806-359-4097)

Amarillo Fellowship Oktoberfest: Enjoy a trunk or treat, hayride, food trucks and games at this event. (5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 28, Amarillo Fellowship, 8425 S. Bell St. Free. 806-463-1232)

First Family Church Trunk or Treat: Families can enjoy free hot dogs, chips, apple cider, hot cocoa and candy at this event. (6 p.m. Oct. 28, First Family Church, 6101 S. Bell St. Free. 806-353-9803)

Arena of Life's Hallelujah Night: This free family fall festival will feature a petting zoo, carnival games, bouncers, face painting, activities, food trucks and (venue-appropriate) costumes. (6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Arena of Life Church, 8827 S. Washington St.  Free. 806-622-8000)

Amarillo Scaregrounds: The haunt features five scenarios in one location. (7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 28; continues Oct. 31. 2736 S.W. 10th Ave., Admission $5, $15 or $20 per haunt; $35 for all; $50 for unlimited access; buy one, get one free with student ID. 806-367-9516)

Frightmare: The downtown haunt returns for another season of scares. (7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 28; continues Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 27 and Oct. 28 to 31. 816 S. Van Buren St. Admission $20. 806-373-2292)

Oct. 29

Looking Down: Amarillo photographer Joann Pruitt's work will go on view. (Oct. 29 to Jan. 9. Southern Light Gallery, located on the first floor of Ware Student Commons on Amarillo College's Washington Street campus. Free. 806-345-5654)

Beans and Cornbread luncheon: Partake in a simple meal to help raise funds for Amarillo's homeless community at the annual kickoff for the Interfaith Campaign for the Homeless. (11:30 a.m. Oct. 29, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Heritage Ballroom, 401 S. Buchanan St. Tables of eight are $250, $500, $1,000 and $5,000. 806-282-1014 or 806-290-8577)

Halloween Carnival: Celebrate the season in costume. (4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 29, Amarillo Public Library North Branch, 1500 N.E. 24th Ave. Free. 806-381-7931)

Monster Hour: Creat your own monsters and enjoy a creature-themed story time. (5 p.m. Oct. 29, Amarillo Public Library East Branch, 2232 E. 27th Ave. Free. 806-342-1589)

AOMS Trunk or Treat: Collect treats at this second-annual Halloween event from Amarillo Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. (5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 29, Amarillo Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 5051 S. Soncy Road. Free. 806-353-1055)

Amarillo's Historical Barrio District: Author Teresa Kenedy will discuss her new book about the Amarillo neighborhood, then sign copies. (6:30 p.m. Oct. 29, Amarillo Public Library East Branch, 2232 E. 27th Ave. Free. 806-342-1589)

Amarillo Scaregrounds: The haunt features five scenarios in one location. (7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 29; continues Oct. 31. 2736 S.W. 10th Ave., Admission $5, $15 or $20 per haunt; $35 for all; $50 for unlimited access; buy one, get one free with student ID. 806-367-9516)

Frankenstein: The National Theatre production of this monstrous classic starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller will return to theaters. The actors famously swapped roles throughout the production, and the Oct. 22 screening will feature Cumberbatch as the Creature, with the Oct. 29 screening featuring Miller as the Creature. (7 p.m. Oct. 29, Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd.)

Frightmare: The downtown haunt returns for another season of scares. (7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 29; continues Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 27 and Oct. 28 to 31. 816 S. Van Buren St. Admission $20. 806-373-2292)

Spirited Away: The Studio Ghibli Fest 2018 continues with a screening of this all-time classic. (7 p.m. Oct. 29 [subtitled]; continues through Oct. 30. United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd., and Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Oct. 30

Books to Broadway: This Friends of the Amarillo Public Library fundraiser, themed "Monsters, Mystery and Mayhem on Broadway," will feature songs from such shows as Little Shop of Horrors, Phantom of the Opera and A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. (6 p.m. Oct. 30, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Heritage Ballroom, 401 S. Buchanan St. Free; premium seats with two drink tickets $25. 806-378-3051)

Howl-o-ween Poker Run: Head to Palo Duro Canyon State Park for an hour-long (or four-mile) run. (6 p.m. Oct. 30, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, 12 miles east of Canyon on Texas Highway 217. Free with park admission of $5; poker hands $5. 806-488-2227)

Frightmare: The downtown haunt returns for another season of scares. (7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 30; continues Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 27 and Oct. 28 to 31. 816 S. Van Buren St. Admission $20. 806-373-2292)

John Dennis Garvey and Mike Borger: The Amarillo musicians will be featured on the FireSongs concert series. (7 p.m. Oct. 23, Fire Slice Pizzeria, 7306 S.W. 34th Ave., Suite 10. No cover. 806-331-2232)

I Still Believe: Christian singer Russ Taff's battle with alcoholism is charted in this documentary. (7 p.m. Oct. 30, United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd., and Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Spirited Away: The Studio Ghibli Fest 2018 continues with a screening of this all-time classic. (7 p.m. Oct. 30 [English-dubbed], United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd., and Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Orfeo Piano Trio: The Wichita State University ensemble will give a guest recital. (7:30 p.m. Oct. 30, West Texas A&M University Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall. Free. 806-681-2840)

Gabe Marinez: The Boss 420 rocker will give a solo acoustic show. (8 p.m. Oct. 30, Rounders Club, 2801 Virginia Circle. No cover. 806-352-3317)

Oct. 31

La Fanciulla del West: The Met: Live in HD series continues with Puccini's Wild West drama, starring Eva-Maria Westbroek and Jonas Kaufmann. (1 and 6 p.m. Oct. 31, Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Vibrant Vocab: This biweekly storytime focuses on building vocabularies. (3:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Amarillo Public Library Downtown Branch, 413 S.E. Fourth Ave. Free. 806-378-3054)

Amarillo College Trunk or Treat: Get a head start on candy gathering at this event. (4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31, under pedestrian bridge on Amarillo College Washington Street Campus. Free. 806-371-5130)

Street Volkswagen Trunk or Treat: Candy and dog treats will be passed out at this event. (4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31, Street Volkswagen of Amarillo, 8707 Pilgrim Drive. Free. 806-350-8999)

Caprock Trunk or Treat: Caprock High School organizations will host this sweet event. (5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31, Caprock High School, 3001 S.E. 34th Ave. Free. 806-326-2200)

I Scream, Ghosts Scream, Goblins Scream for Ice Cream: Show off costumes and get discounts on ice cream. A costume contest will be held for ages 0 to 12. (5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31, Freezing Roll Rolling Ice Cream, 3130 S. Soncy Road. No cover. 806-356-7416)

Pampa Emergency Services Trunk or Treat: This third-annual event will feature McGruff the Crime Dog and Sparky the Fire Dog passing out candy. (5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31, 200 block of West Foster St. in Pampa. Free. 806-669-5700)

St. Paul Trunk or Treat: Kids can gorge themselves on the goodies at this trunk or treat event. (5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 4317 W. Interstate 40. Free. 806-352-5615)

Tulia Fright Night: This Tulia Chamber of Commerce party will feature a costume contest. (5 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31, downtown Tulia. Free. 806-995-2296)

Beehive Homes Trick or Treat Night: The assisted living center will host a public event. (5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31, Beehive Homes of Amarillo, 5800 S.W. 54th Ave. Free. 806-340-7860)

Dalhart Trunk or Treat: This family festival will feature candy, activities, food and games. (5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, downtown Dalhart along Denrock Avenue. Free. 806-244-5646)

Mall-O-Ween: Kids 12 and younger (without masks) can trick or treat at Westgate Mall. No scary, gory, inappropriate or clown costumes are allowed. (5:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Westgate Mall, 7701 W. Interstate 40. 806-358-7221)

Elevate Church Trunk or Treat: More candy for families. (6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31, Elevate Church, 2700 S. Hill St. Free. 806-371-9733)

ER on Soncy Trunk or Treat: Lucas the Mucus Man will help pass out candy, and bag x-raying is available. (6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31, The ER on Soncy, 3530 S. Soncy Road. Free. 806-340-0608)

Hillside Amarillo Fall Block Party: Enjoy games, food and more, plus a costume contest. (6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31, Hillside Amarillo North Grand Campus, 3508 N.E. 24th Ave. Free. 806-467-6950)

Lighthouse Baptist Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat: This party will feature Cowboy Gelato Smokehouse food truck, trunk or treat, cake walks, games, prizes and more. (6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31, The Lighthouse of Amarillo, 5631 Pavillard Dr. Free. 806-383-8585)

Paramount Baptist Trunk 'n Treat: Win family door prizes and collect candy at this trunk or treat event. (6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31, Paramount Baptist Church, 3801 S. Western St. Free. 806-355-3396)

Paramount River Road Family Fall Festival: Enjoy games, food, candy and more. (6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31, Paramount Baptist Church River Road Campus, 8605 River Road. Free. 806-383-8867)

Saint Stephen Fall Festival: Go trick or treating, play games and enjoy a meal or take family photos (additional charge for both). (6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Saint Stephen Church, 4600 S. Western St. Free; food extra. 806-355-7271)

6th Street Creepy Crawl: More details are to come about this annual Sixth Avenue Halloween party, but expect kids activities at 6 p.m. and adults-only fun at 9 p.m. with live music in several bars along Historic Route 66. (6 p.m. Oct. 31, various locations on Sixth Avenue. 806-322-1806)

Temple Baptist Trunk or Treat: Collect candy, drink hot chocolate or coffee and play games at this event. (6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Temple Baptist Church, 3208 S. Van Buren St. Free. 806-372-2306)

WTAMU Fall Carnival: Celebrate the season with candy and games. (6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31, First United Bank Center parking lot. Free. 806-651-2392)

Zombiez Trunk-or-Treat: Kids can get sugared up at this fourth-annual event. Adults can enter a car-decorating contest, then stick around for a show by Kilo Road. (6 p.m. Oct. 31, Zombiez Bar & Grill, 711 S.W. 10th Ave. Free. 806-331-7305)

Journey Church Fall Festival: Families can enjoy food, games and more at this event. (6:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Journey Church, 9711 Farm-to-Market Road 2186. Free. 806-359-4939)

South Georgia Baptist Trunk or Treat: This community event will feature candy, games, animal balloons, family photos and more. (6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31, South Georgia Baptist Church, 5209 S. Georgia St. Free. 806-355-8169)

Esquire Jazz Club Halloween Costume Party: Wear your best costumes for this swanky night. (7 p.m. Oct. 31, Esquire Jazz Club, 626 S. Polk St. Cover $10. 806-584-9571)

Frightmare: The downtown haunt returns for another season of scares. (7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 31, 816 S. Van Buren St. Admission $20. 806-373-2292)

Recreation Hallowen Party: Enter Recreation's first costume contest. (7 p.m. Oct. 31, Recreation, 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 103 in Canyon. No cover. 806-656-0665)

6th Street Massacre: The Route 66 haunt returns. (7 p.m. to midnight Oct. 31, 3015 S.W. Sixth Ave. Admission $25. 806-337-0749)

Western Bowl Halloween Party: This VIP night will include bowling, specialty Halloween cocktails, food, music, raffles and a costume contest. (7 p.m. Oct. 31, Western Bowl, 5120 Cayon Drive. Tickets $40 for bowlers, $25 non-bowlers. 806-977-9369)

WTAMU Concert and Symphonic Bands: The student ensembles will perform. (7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, West Texas A&M University Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall. Free. 806-681-2840)

Kilo Road: The Amarillo rock band will perform. (9 p.m. Oct. 31, Zombiez Bar & Grill, 711 S.W. 10th Ave. $15. 806-331-7305) 

Skaryoke: Celebrate the season by showing off your pipes. (9 p.m. Oct. 31, Whiskey River, 4001 S.W. 51st Ave. No cover. 806-367-6163)

Mount Ivy: The Amarillo indie rock band will perform. (10 p.m. Oct. 31, Golden Light Cantina, 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover. 806-374-9237)

Pan Complex: The Amarillo punk band will perform. (10 p.m. Oct. 31, Leftwood's, 2511 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover. 806-367-9840)

Nov. 1

Bohemian Rhapsody: Rami Malek (Mr. Robot) stars as the insanely talented Freddie Mercury in this new biopic. (Previews Nov. 1; opens Nov. 2. United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd.; Cinergy Amarillo, 9201 Cinergy Square; and Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Nobody's Fool: Tyler Perry's latest comedy stars the red-hot Tiffany Haddish as a recently paroled ex-con trying to save her sister from a suspected catfisher. (Previews Nov. 1; opens Nov. 2. United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd.; Cinergy Amarillo, 9201 Cinergy Square; and Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms: The Tchaikovsky ballet gets the full-on CGI treatment in this new family holiday film. (Previews Nov. 1; opens Nov. 2. United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd.; Cinergy Amarillo, 9201 Cinergy Square. Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive, may follow.)

Holiday Open House: The annual Christmas celebration at Pete's Greenhouse opens for the season. (9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 1; continues through Nov. 3. Pete's Greenhouse, 7300 Canyon Drive. Free. 806-352-1664)

Chamber After Hours: Network over food and drinks at this free Amarillo Chamber of Commerce event; chamber membership is not required. (5 p.m. Nov. 1, Keller Williams Amarillo, 3955 Soncy Road. Free. 806-373-7800)

Sunset & Songwriters: The monthly potluck dinner and concert will feature Jason Hodges & The Panhandle Playboys. (6:30 p.m. Nov. 1, Wildcat Bluff Nature Center, 2301 N. Soncy Road. Cover $5. 806-352-6007)

Never Heard: This faith-based urban drama pits the power of prayer against violent drug dealers. (7 p.m. Nov. 1, United Artists Amarillo Star 14, 8275 W. Amarillo Blvd.; and Cinemark Hollywood 16, 9100 Canyon Drive)

Three Dog Night: The classic rock band will perform. (7:30 p.m. Nov. 1, Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St. Tickets $40 to $69, plus fees. 806-378-3096)

Weekly entertainment

Sundays

Ace Rodriguez: The Amarillo rocker performs. (3 p.m., Smokey Joe's, 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-331-6698)

Stew Moss: The ​Amarillo bluesman performs. (6 p.m., The Big Texan Steak Ranch, 7701 E. Interstate 40. No cover. 806-372-6000)

Kilo Road: The Amarillo band hosts an open-mic session. (7 p.m., Zombiez Bar & Grill, 711 S.W. 10th Ave. Cover. 806-331-7305)

B-Man's Karaoke at 6th Street Saloon: Sing along. (9 p.m., 6th Street Saloon, 609 S. Independence St. No cover. 806-356-0873)

Tejano Sundays: Amarillo DJ Bert Zuniga hosts this weekly showcase. (9 p.m., Western Horseman Club, 2501 E. Interstate 40. Cover $5 for men, free for women. 806-379-6555, ext. 2999)

Tuesdays

Tuesday Trivia: Weekly contests will test your knowledge in a variety of subjects, including West Texas A&M University on Oct. 2, Beetlejuice on Oct. 9, Casper on Oct. 16, Hocus Pocus on Oct. 23 and Halloweentown on Oct. 30. (6 p.m.; sign-up at 5 p.m., Recreation, 1512 Fifth Ave., Suite 103 in Canyon. Free. 806-656-0665)

El Trio Cortez: The Amarillo ​mariachi band performs weekly. (6 p.m., Acapulco Mexican Restaurant, 727 S. Polk St. No cover. 806-373-8889)

Andy Chase: The Amarillo folk singer-songwriter performs weekly. (6:30 p.m., 575 Pizzeria, 2803 Civic Circle. No cover. 806-322-5575)

Ace Rodriguez and Andy Solano: The Amarillo rockers perform weekly. (7 p.m., Smokey Joe's, 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-331-6698)

Jason Hodges: The Amarillo singer-songwriter performs weekly. (7 p.m., Bar 3 at Preston West Golf Course, 9101 S. Coulter St. No cover. 806-353-7003)

#TakeMeBack Tuesdays: Amarillo's DJ Element hosts this weekly event. (10 p.m., Hoots Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road. No cover.)

Wednesdays

The Solano Project: The Amarillo classic rock band performs at happy hour. (6 p.m., Smokey Joe's, 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-331-6698)

​Jackie Haney: The Amarillo classic rock singer performs. (6:30 p.m., Bracero's Mexican Bar & Grill, 2822 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-220-2395)

Dana Hubbard: The Amarillo singer-songwriter performs for a weekly blues night. (7 p.m., Esquire Jazz Club, 626 S. Polk St. Cover $10 after 7 p.m. 806-584-9571)

Yvonne Perea: The Amarillo folk singer-songwriter performs. (7 p.m., Cask & Cork, 5461 McKenna Square, Suite 101. No cover. 806-410-1113)

The Chino Show: The Amarillo musician hosts a weekly karaoke and open jam session. (8 p.m., Throwbacks Sports Bar, 7150 S. Bell St. 806-418-4482)

Buster Bledsoe: The Amarillo country singer host a weekly open-mic night. (8 p.m., Rounders Club, 2801 Virginia Circle. No cover. 806-352-3317)

Wicked Wednesdays: Amarillo DJs Frenzy and Sonny B spin. (8 p.m., Bodegas, 709 S. Polk St. Cover $2 after 11 p.m. 806-378-5790)

Old-School Jam Nights: DJ James Erik McMurry spins. (9 p.m., House Bar, 1219 S.W. 10th Ave. No cover. 806-677-6450)

B-Man's Karaoke at 6th Street Saloon: Sing along. (9 p.m., 6th Street Saloon, 609 S. Independence St. No cover. 806-356-0873)

DJ Element: The Amarillo DJ spins. (9 p.m., Guitars & Cadillacs, 3601 Olsen Blvd. No cover. 806-322-7979)

Duke Tracy's Karaoke: Sing your favorites. (9 p.m., Duke Tracy's, 3101 S.W. 26th Ave. No cover. 806-351-0757)

Lil T Karaoke: Belt it out. (Plus 212 Club, 212 S.W. Sixth Ave., on the last Wednesday of every month.) (9 p.m., Austin's Texas Pub, 3121 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-803-9063)

Open Mic Night: Thomas Thompson hosts this (mostly) weekly showcase. (9 p.m., The 806 Coffee + Lounge, 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-322-1806)

DJ Grice: The Amarillo DJ spins most weeks. (Amarillo country singers Lee Scheetz and Eddie Siegel host occasional open mic nights.) (9 p.m., Whiskey River, 4001 S.W. 51st Ave. No cover. 806-367-6163)

Sticks and Picks: Amarillo musicians Andrew Fox and Jordon McClain host this open jam. (9 p.m., Hoots Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road. No cover.)

Thursdays

Andy Chase: The ​Amarillo folk singer-songwriter performs. (6 p.m., Leal's, 1619 S. Kentucky St. No cover. 806-359-5959)

Tommy the Hacker: The Amarillo DJ spins. (6 p.m., Tacos Garcia, 1100 S. Ross St. No cover. 806-371-0477)

College and Ladies Night: No cover for either group weekly. (7 p.m., Esquire Jazz Club, 626 S. Polk St. 806-584-9571)

Danny Ruiz: The Amarillo country singer hosts open-mic night. (7 p.m., Cowboy Gelato Smokehouse, 6103 S. Coulter St., Suite 200. No cover. 806-376-5286)

Ace & Andy: The Solano Project members perform. (7 p.m., Smokey Joe's, 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-331-6698)

Kickshikers: The Amarillo country band performs. (7 p.m., Western Horseman Club, 2501 E. Interstate 40. Cover $5 for men, free for women. 806-379-6555, ext. 2999)

Bowling Night: Amarillo's DJ RoRo spins. (8 p.m., Eastridge Lanes, 5405 E. Amarillo Blvd. Cover $10. 806-383-9531)

College Night: Amarillo's DJ Oni spins; people with college IDs get in free. (8 p.m., Bodegas, 709 S. Polk St. Cover. 806-378-5790)

Bert Zuniga: The Amarillo DJ spins. (9 p.m., Old Buster's Lounge, 2204 S.E. 24th Ave. No cover. 806-379-8100)

B-Man's Karaoke at Lil' Abner's: Sing along. (9 p.m., Lil Abner's, 2813 S.W. Sixth Ave. 806-418-2570) 

Karaoke Joe: Sing along. (9 p.m., Whiskey River, 4001 S.W. 51st Ave. No cover. 806-367-6163)

Duke Tracy's Karaoke: Sing your favorites. (9 p.m., Duke Tracy's, 3101 S.W. 26th Ave. No cover. 806-351-0757)

Open Mic: Amarillo country singer Tommy Davis hosts this event. (9 p.m., 6th Street Saloon, 609 S. Independence St. No cover. 806-356-0873)

Fridays

Stew Moss: The ​Amarillo bluesman performs. (6 p.m., The Big Texan Steak Ranch, 7701 E. Interstate 40. No cover. 806-372-6000)

Saturdays

Stew Moss: The ​Amarillo bluesman performs. (6 p.m., The Big Texan Steak Ranch, 7701 E. Interstate 40. No cover. 806-372-6000)

James Owens: The Amarillo singer-songwriter performs. (7 p.m., Napoli's Italian Restaurant, 700 S. Taylor St. No cover. 806-220-2588)

Bert Zuniga: The Amarillo DJ spins. (9 p.m., Old Buster's Lounge, 2204 S.E. 24th Ave. No cover. 806-379-8100)

B-Man's Karaoke at Cactus Bar: The popular service offers a variety of songs. (9 p.m., Cactus Bar, 4831 S. Western St. No cover. 806-356-6369)

B-Man's Karaoke at Mudd Rack: The popular service offers a variety of songs here, too. (9 p.m., The Mudd Rack, 500 E. Hastings Ave. No cover. 806-381-2599)

DJ Tino D: The Amarillo DJ spins. (9 p.m., Lupita's Bar & Grill, 316 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. 806-350-7705)

Duke Tracy's Karaoke: Sing your favorites. (9 p.m., Duke Tracy's, 3101 S.W. 26th Ave. No cover. 806-351-0757)

Ongoing

• Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument: The monument, about 35 miles north of Amarillo near Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Daily hikes with rangers are offered from 10 a.m. to noon; reservations requested. Admission is free. Call 806-857-6680.
• Amarillo Botanical Gardens: The gardens, 1400 Streit Drive, are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays through September, including Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day. Admission is $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children through eighth grade. Call 806-352-6513.
• Amarillo Escape and Mystery: Attempt to escape a variety of themed locked rooms in 60 minutes at this attraction, 12208 Canyon Drive. It's open daily by reservation; games must be booked two hours in advance. Cost is $20, plus tax. Call 806-414-2382.
• Amarillo Museum of Art: The museum, 2200 S. Van Buren St., will feature Icons & Symbols of the Borderland through Oct. 14 and Border Cantos | Sonic Border through Dec. 9, plus Burning Ring of Fire beginning Oct. 26. It's open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is free. Call 806-371-5050.
• Amarillo Public Library: Look for daily events for children (and book clubs for adults) throughout the summer at all branches. Call 806-378-3051.
• Amarillo Railroad Museum: The museum, 3160 I Ave., is open 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Call 806-335-3333.
• Amarillo Rock Climbing House: The attraction, 500 S. Fannin St., is open 2 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 2 to 10 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 8 p.m. Sundays. Call 806-418-2431.
• Amarillo Suite Escape: Visitors can attempt to escape from three rooms with rotating themes at this attraction, 715 S. Lamar St. Hours are noon to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays and noon to 11 p.m. Fridays through Sundays, plus by appointment. Cost is $20, plus tax. Call 806-640-3831.
• Amarillo Zoo: The zoo, 700 Comanchero Trail, is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Admission is $4 adults, $3 seniors and $2 children ages 3-12, and free on Monday. Call 806-381-7911.
• American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum: The facility, 2601 E. Interstate 40, is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays (closed holidays). It will feature America's Horse in Art through Oct. 13. Admission is $7 adults, $5 seniors, $4 veterans, $3 children ages 6 to 18 and free for active-duty military and children 5 and younger. Call 806-376-4811. 
• Arts in the Sunset: The galleries, 3701 Plains Blvd., are generally open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Admission is free. Call 806-353-5700.
• Bill’s Backyard Classics: The classic car and truck museum, 5309 S. Washington St., is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Admission is $10 for ages 13 and older. Call 806-373-8194.
• Caprock Canyons State Park: The canyon, 850 Caprock Canyons State Park Road near Quitaque, is open daily. Park admission of $4 adults, $2 seniors. Call 806-455-1492.
• Cerulean Gallery: The gallery, 814 S. Taylor St., will feature Common Threads through Oct. 10. It's open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and by appointment Saturdays. Call 806-576-0063.
• The Citadelle Art Museum: The Canadian art museum will feature Sordid & Sacred: The Beggars in Rembrandt's Etchings through Dec. 22. The museum is located at 520 Nelson Ave. in Canadian. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Admission is $10 adults, $8 seniors and free children 17 and younger. Call 806-323-8899.
• Don Harrington Discovery Center: The center currently features Rescue. Located at 1200 Streit Drive, it's is open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 4:30 p.m. Sundays throughout the summer. Admission is $11 adults, $8 children and students (to age 22), military and seniors. Call 806-355-9547.
• Escape the Trap House: This escape-room attraction, 12851 Interstate 27, features rotating rooms in the old home of Chainsaw Massacre haunted house. It's open 5 to 11 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $25. Call 806-337-0749.
• Extreme Laser Tag: Take aim at this indoor attraction, 2503 S.W. 45th Ave. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays, 2 to 10 p.m. Saturdays and 2 to 7 p.m. Sundays, or by appointment. Admission is $6, plus tax, per person per game; group rates available. Call 806-367-8954.
• Harrington House: The historic home, 1600 S. Polk St., features free tours conducted on the half hour from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 806-374-5490.
• Kwahadi Indian Museum: Celebrate the legacy of the Native American population on the Plains and the Kwahadi Dancers at this museum, 9151 E. Interstate 40. Admission $5 adults, $3 children. Hours are noon to 5 pm. Thursdays through Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays in June, July and August, and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from September through May. Call 806-335-3175.
• Lake Meredith National Recreation Area: The park, located 50 miles northeast of Amarillo near Fritch, is open 24 hours a day. The area also includes Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument. Admission is free. Call 806-857-3151.
• Palo Duro Canyon State Park: The canyon, 12 miles east of Canyon on Texas Highway 217, is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission $5. Call 806-488-2227.
• Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum: The museum, 2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon, features Pop Culture through Dec. 31 and Native Lifeways of the Plains through May 2019. It's open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays and 1 to 6 p.m. Sundays from June through August. Admission is $10 adults, $9 seniors, $5 children and free for members and children younger than 4. Call 806-651-2244.
• River Breaks Ranch: This attraction, 7802 Durrett Drive, offers sporting clays, team roping, horse racing and more. Call 806-374-0357.
• Southern Light Gallery: The art gallery, located on the first floor of Ware Student Commons on Amarillo College's Washington Street campus, features Michael Amato's Fear Culture, U.S.A. beginning Sept. 17, then Joann Pruitt's Looking Down  beginning Oct. 29. It's open 7:30 a.m. to 8:50 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. Fridays and 2 to 5:50 p.m. Sundays. Call 806-345-5654.
• Sports World: This attraction, 9400 Canyon Drive, offers miniature golf and a go-kart track. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays, noon to 10 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 9 p.m. Sundays. Call 806-331-7223. 
• Starlight Ranch Event Center: The event center's zip lines, a 10,000-square-foot maze, miniature golf and more are open 6 to 10 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. It's located at 1415 Sunrise Drive. Zip line prices are $25 for first ride, $7 for additional rides. Maze price is $5 per walkthrough. Day passes are $50; night passes (7 p.m. to midnight) are $40. Call 806-683-7883.
• Texas Air & Space Museum: The museum, 10001 American Drive, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Admission is free; donations accepted. Call 806-335-9159.
• Texas Panhandle War Memorial: The memorial, 4101 S. Georgia St., is open 24 hours a day year-round. Admission is free. Call 806-353-3300 or 806-674-0495.
• Wildcat Bluff Nature Center: The center, 2301 N. Soncy Road, is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Admission $4 adults, $3 seniors and children. Call 806-352-6007.
• Xcape Room Warehouse: The escape room attraction, 714 S.E. 10th Ave., is open from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, 6 to 11 p.m. Fridays, noon to 11 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 8 p.m. Sundays; other times available by appointment. Admission $25. Call 806-353-6353.

Chip Chandler is a producer for Panhandle PBS. He can be contacted at Chip.Chandler@actx.edu, at @chipchandler1 on Twitter and on Facebook.