The weekend brings Festival of Frights, Spook the Blocks and Hairball, along with fundraisers, live music and more to the Rockford area.

Spooky Science

What: Decorate haunted houses and giant pumpkins, craft monster puppets and tissue ghosts and get messy with slime and bubbling potions in tiny cauldrons. Don’t miss the Jack-O-Lantern balloon experiment or the splashy apple grabbing station.

When: 5 p.m. Oct. 24

Where: Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St., Rockford Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!

Cost: $12; $3 for members

YMCA Trunk or Treat

What: Trunk or Treating will be outside from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., with indoor activities happening until 8 p.m. Trunk or Treat is a safe alternative to trick or treating. Donations are suggested.

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