A Ghost Hunt is more fun when a lot of friends go together. Why not load up the family van and take all of the neighborhood's kids along for Ghost Hunting this Halloween? Lucky families who haven't taken their fall get-away weekend yet will find that special Ghost Hunting Weekends are available in several popular locations. Ghost Nights will be a memorable and festive occasion in many of these as zoos, amusement parks and municipal recreation departments get in on the act.

Colorful leaves and yard decorations set the stage as carefully charted courses lead "hunters" in search of spirits on these Ghost Nights. Without a doubt, hot chocolate, candy apples, and a kid friendly menu make a Ghost Hunt extra fun and enjoyable. Pictures are the best souvenirs of these Ghost Hunting Weekends so don't forget the camera. When specters are all rounded up there are still many things to enjoy doing before the end of warm weather. In fact with so many activities planned, parents may have to choose between costume contests and mall trick-or-treats.

If taking the weekend for Ghost Hunting then by all means visit local metro and state parks. These parks often offer the best nature programs near various holidays. Park rangers and volunteers may lead informative nature walks and discuss the chemical reactions occurring in trees. Those beautiful colors are actually caused by different chemicals in tree leaves. These fun walks are sprinkled with a great deal of good scientific information. Parks often will have bon fires or star gazing activities as well so schedule around the park calendars.

Small towns and suburbs usually have a number of fun fall activities in addition to Ghost Hunting so parents can take advantage of parties and historic tours. Any number of haunted houses and haunted schools are open for tours. Many of these take place in old buildings which are mostly closed to the public. This creates a wonderful opportunity for history and architecture buffs to see them. So a Ghost Hunt is a must! It can be a great way to see leaded glass windows or sandstone gargoyles which are normally closed off to the public.

Ghost Hunting Events may be followed by parties or scary movie festivals. In fact harvest festivals may coincide nicely with Ghost Nights. Careful planning in late fall will reveal corn roasts, mazes and city-wide flea markets. Pumpkins will be judged based on weights of 1,000 pounds or more. Pets will be given center stage in parades of costumed canines. Women with blue ribbons under their belts will be selling crafts and quilts. With costumes and reflective tape in use, Ghost Hunting Events are the perfect end to a great fall season.