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THAT’S HOW MANY MILES A MIDWESTERN MAN PADDLED A 846-POUND FLOATING PUMPKIN THIS YEAR TO BREAK THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR THE “LONGEST JOURNEY BY A PUMPKIN BOAT." DID YOU KNOW?

October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month! According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, approximately 45% of the nation's popcorn is grown in Nebraska, followed by Indiana (19%), Illinois (12%) and Ohio (11%).

Game Night Fright: The Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House

Gather your games and deal out the deck, because you’re invited to The Children’s Museum Guild’s 58th Annual Haunted House: Game Night Fright. A wacky and twisted world of games awaits! From October 12-30, dare to enter the Witch's Creepy House of Games, where you’ll quickly find that nothing is as it seems! Make your way through ginormous game pieces blocking your route, and navigate through the Delusional Dominos just to battle the Wretched Rooks. If after all of that, you start to feel a little hungry, perhaps you’ll enjoy a visit through Corrupt Confections. Beware of every bite — who knows what creatures are also snacking there!

The Haunted House offers AES Indiana’s Lights-on Hours (for those who scare easily) and AAA’s Frightening Hours (lights off, for those who dare to be scared). Tickets are $9 for non-members (general admission is not required) and $8 for members.

For more information, visit childrensmuseum.org.

Visit Indianapolis Zoo's Frightfully Fun ZooBoo

Oct. 5-31

Come to the Indianapolis Zoo for some spooktacularly great Halloween activities, amazing animals and pumpkins galore! ZooBoo is a fun family experience for the whole family: from itty-bitty ghouls and goblins to the bigger kids. October weather means active animals, colorful foliage and a new season to explore. Combine that with engaging, hands-free activities, spooktacular costumes and trick-or-treating, and you’ve got an unforgettable family tradition. Activities run Wednesdays through Sundays from 2-7 p.m., and until 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. ZooBoo is free for Zoo members and included with regular admission. Learn more and buy your tickets at indianapoliszoo.com/events/zooboo.