Here's a mixed bag of tricks and treats for all levels of fear tolerance. There are haunted attractions, night hikes, film fests and a host of unique ways to celebrate the Halloween season.

HAUNTED HAUNTS

McDONALD'S PRESENTS GEORGE A. ROMERO'S FRIGHT NIGHTS AT STATION SCARE

Three haunted walk-throughs, including Romero's "Night of the Living Dead," plus Psycho Maze and Metamorphosis of Horror, thrill rides, side shows, scary movie theater and more. Chevrolet Amphitheatre at Station Square. Sun.-Thurs. 7-11 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 7 p.m.-midnight. Sept. 30, Oct. 1-2, 6-9, 13-16, 19-31. $13.99. 412-232-6200; www.chevroletamphitheatre.com.

PHANTOM FRIGHT NIGHTS

New this year: Villa of the Vampires. Haunted midway and thrill rides. Not recommended for children under 13. Kennywood Park. Fri.-Sat. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Sept. 30-Oct. 29, plus Oct. 9 from 7 to 11 p.m. $18.50. 412-461-0500; www. phantomfrightnights.com.

HUNDRED ACRES MANOR HAUNTED HOUSE

Haunted house attraction benefits Animal Friends and the Homeless Children's Education Fund. Hundred Acres Drive, off Corrigan Drive, South Park. Wed., Thurs. and Sun. 7:15-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 7:15- 11:30 p.m. Sept. 30-Oct. 30. $10. 412-308-7940; www.hundredacresmanor.org.

TERRORS BY THE LAKE

Proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Western Pennsylvania. Not recommended for children under 10. Pearce Mill Road, North Park. Sun.-Thurs. 7:30-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 7:30-11 p.m. Sept. 30-Oct. 30. Closed Mondays. $10. 724-934-4355; www.terrorsbythelake.org.

TOM SAVINI'S TERRORMANIA

Century III Mall (second level next to J.C. Penney), West Mifflin. Tues.-Thurs. 7-10 p.m., Fri. 7 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 4 p.m.-midnight, Sun. 4-8 p.m. $13.50. Through Nov. 5. 724-684-3684, ext. 4; www.terrormania.net.

DEMON HOUSE

Monongahela. 7:30 p.m. to midnight. Sept. 30, Oct. 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 19-23, 26-31, Nov. 4-5. $15. demonhouse.com.

NIGHTMARE IN NORTH VERSAILLES

Haunted houses built in former Loews Theater. Off Route 30, North Versailles. Tues.-Thurs. 7-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 7 p.m.-midnight, Sun. 7- to 10 p.m. Sept. 30-Oct. 30. $13. 412-824-0960. www.nightmarenv.com.

SCREAM ASYLUM

Haunted houses, carnival rides, games, concessions and live music. Presented by L5 Productions. Trader Jack's, Thoms Run Road, Bridgeville. Sun. and Thurs. 6-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 6 p.m.-midnight. Through Oct. 30. $13. www.screamasylum.com.

WEST DEER NIGHTMARE HAUNTED ATTRACTION

Haunted Manor, hayride and carnival rides, plus Boo Town children's area. Bairdford Park, West Deer. Fri.-Sat. 7-11 p.m.; Sun. 7-10 p.m. Oct. 7-30. $10. 412-298-2892; www.wdnightmare.com.

FRIGHT FARM

The Sound and the Fury -- Haunted Plantation. Rich Farms, Route 857, Smithfield. Through Oct. 31. Student night Wednesdays in October; admission $8. Fri.-Sat. dusk to midnight; Wed., Thurs. and Sun. dusk to 10 p.m., plus Oct. 31 dusk to midnight. Sept. 30-Oct. 31. $15. Closed Mon.-Tues. except Oct. 31. Also Maize Maze, a corn maze with two miles of pathways. Thurs.-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (last entry 4:30 p.m.). Adults $9; children $6. 724-564-7644 or 1-877-564-7644; www.frightfarm.com.

HUSTON'S HAUNTED HOLLOW

Haunted Farm House, Hayride of Horror and Maze of Madness. Little Spooks Matinee with hayrides and pumpkin hunt. Route 281, 6 miles south of Somerset. Fri.-Sat. dusk-11 p.m. Sept. 30-Oct. 30. $10, $8 ages 10 and under. 1-814-926-3133; www.hauntedhollow.net.

CASTLE BLOOD

2860 Main St. (Route 40), Beallsville, Washington County. Oct. 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-31. Doors open at 7 p.m. $10. Non-scary matinees Oct. 23 and 30. $5. 724-632-3242; www.castleblood.com.

CHEESEMAN'S FRIGHT FARM

Haunted house and hayride. Cheeseman Road, off Route 19, Portersville, Butler County. Dusk to 10 p.m. Thurs. and Sun., $10; Fri.-Sat., $12. Through Oct. 30, plus Oct. 20 and 27. 724-368-3233; www.cheesemanfarm.com.

FESTIVAL OF FEAR

Haunted houses. Family Bowlaway, 540 Fairground Hill Road, Butler. Fri.-Sat. 7:30-11 p.m., Sun. 7:30-10 p.m. Sept. 30-Oct. 30. $10. 724-283-8630; www.familybowlaway.com.

ALAMEDA PARK HAUNTED BONFIRE

Alameda Park, North New Castle Road on Alameda Park Road, two miles west of Butler. Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m. Free. 724-284-5383.

HALLOWEEN TRAIL

Haunted trail and treat bags. Designed for kids 12 and under. Hospital Fitness Trail, Canonsburg General Hospital. Oct. 20, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. 724-873-5835.

McKEESPORT AFTER DARK HAUNTED HOUSE

500 Block of Fifth Ave., McKeesport. Weekends in October. Fri.-Sat. 7-11 p.m., Sun. 7-10 p.m. $5. 412-675-5068; mckrecboard.freeservers.com.

OTHER HAPPENINGS

HALLOWBOO

Family Halloween celebration, with trick or treating in Storybook Forest, mask-making, hay bale maze and more. Idlewild Park, Ligonier. Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 23, 29, 30, noon-6 p.m. $15.95 for ages 3 and over. 724-238-3666

HARVEST HAYRIDES

Ohiopyle State Park. Oct. 14, 5:30 p.m.; Oct. 15, 1:30 and 5:30 p.m.; Oct. 16, at 2 p.m. $3 adults; $2 ages 4-12; free ages 3 and under. Space is limited: advance registration and payment suggested. 724-329-8591.

KDKA ZOOBOO FOR KIDS' SAKE

New and improved this year with new layout and more entertainment: safe trick-or-treating on the Ghost Trail, craft-making in Kids Kingdom, Monster Splash in the PPG Aquarium, haunted house and not-too spooky train ride. Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, Highland Park. Oct. 21-23, 28-30, 6-9:30 p.m.; gates close at 8:30 p.m. $6 nonmembers, $3 zoo members. Train and carousel rides $1 extra. 412-665-3640.

OWL-O-WEEN FALL FESTIVAL

Owls, macaws, vultures and crows take the Aviary spotlight, along with fall treats. National Aviary, North Side. Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4.50 ages 2-12. 412-323-7235; www.aviary.org.

HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS

Evening of family activities. Ages 2-12 can come in costume and collect treats. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Schenley Park. Free with conservatory admission. Oct. 29, 4-8 p.m. 412-622-6914.

PUMPKIN PATCH TROLLEY

Scenic fall trolley rides. Kids can pick out pumpkins in the Pumpkin Patch and decorate them. Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, near Washington County Fairgrounds. Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 15-30. Adults $6, seniors $5, ages 3-15 $4, under 2 free. 724-228-9256.

BUMP IN THE NIGHT

Non-scary family event with storytelling and nature "creature feature." Frick Environmental Center, 2005 Beechwood Blvd., Squirrel Hill. Oct. 14-15 and 21-22, 7-9 p.m. Space limited; advance registration required. $7 adults, $5 children 12 and under. Discount for members. 412-422-6538.

NORTHERN NIGHTMARES

Family-friendly monthlong Halloween events include The Nightmare Tour, a bus tour of creepy places between Zelienople and Harmony, with tales of haunted Butler County. $8. Also, free performances by The Solid "Dead" Dancers, featuring dance schools from the area at the Dancin' Place, Cranberry. Sat.-Sun. Oct. 8-30. Flashlight Drag Races Oct. 8 at Zelienople Airport. Ghost Stories at The Kaufman House, Zelienople, Sat. at 1 p.m. Oct. 8-30. Free. 724-742-0400; www.northernnightmares.com.

CREATURES OF THE NIGHT

Non-scary Halloween event for families. Night hikes along nature trails, Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, 614 Dorseyville Road, Fox Chapel. Oct. 28-29, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Members: $4 adults, $3 children. Nonmembers: $5 adults, $4 children. Space limited; advance registration is required. 412-963-6100.

HOBGOBLIN HIKES

Guided walk through haunted woods in two Westmoreland County parks for ages 8 and older. Northmoreland Park Oct. 21, 7-9 p.m., and Mammoth Park Oct. 28, 7-9 p.m. Free. 724-830-3959.

RUN LIKE HELL

5K run and walk, with Halloween party following. Benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. North Shore under Veteran's Bridge. Oct. 22, 6 p.m. Race registration: $25 if pre-registered, $30 day of race. 412-321-4422.

RED HOT WEEKEND

Annual Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force Red Hot Halloween fund-raiser expands to two nights: over-21 costume party and contest at Pegasus, Liberty Avenue, Downtown, Oct. 28, 8 p.m., $13; Kiki and Herb cabaret act, Byham Theater, with after-show party, Oct. 29, 8 p.m. $75. 412-242-2500, ext. 128.

GATEWAY CLIPPER FLEET HALLOWEEN CRUISES

* 3WS "BOO" Cruise with Donnie Iris. Over-21 cruise and party. Oct. 29, 7 p.m. $19.

* Halloween Monster Party Fun Cruises: Kids' party with friendly monsters and treats. Oct. 29-30, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. $12 adults, $7 children. Reservations, information: 412-355-7980. Added taxes and service charges.

GHOST STORIES AT LOWRIE/SHAW HOUSE

Ghost storytelling and light refreshments in historic 19th-century house. Lowrie/Shaw House, Butler. Oct. 21-22, 7 p.m. $7. Advance reservations required. 724-283-8116.

CHILLER THEATER

Screenings of classic monster films. Beecher's Cafe, North Main St., Zelienople. Fri. and Sat. in October starting Oct. 7. Films start at dusk. Free. 724-742-0400.

EERIE HORROR FILM FESTIVAL

Independent and commercial horror and thriller movies, and special guests, including Gunner Hansen of "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and "Toxic Avenger" director Lloyd Kaufman. Roadhouse Theater, Erie. Oct. 5-9. Starting times vary; Web site for details. 1-814-873-7074; www.eeriehorrorfest.com.

SECOND ANNUAL OTHERWORLDLY WEEKENDS

Walking tour of West Overton Village by lantern light, with 19th-century funeral practices, haunted catacombs, haunted hayride and readings by horror and sci-fi authors. Program may not be suitable for all ages; parental discretion advised. Presented by West Overton Museums. West Overton Village, Scottdale. Oct. 21, 22, 28, 29. $10. 724-887-7910; www. westovertonmuseum.org.

THE A-MAIZE-ING ADVENTURE

Family-friendly corn maze. Presented by Ski and Snowboard Clubs of Elderton and West Shamokin High Schools. Reeger's Farm, Laurel Road, near Indiana. Sat.-Sun. in October, 1-4 p.m. 724-463-0440; www.reegersfarm.com.

CHILDREN'S HARVEST DAY FESTIVAL AND PUMPKINFEST

East Park, East Allegheny, Oct. 8.

ACC CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN PARADE AND PARTY

2201 Salisbury St., Arlington, Oct. 22.