This weekend in Linn County, IA

Wear a costume and enjoy Halloween stories with Alicia, followed by trick-or-treating throughout the library.

The annual Hallelujah Party offers a lively, kid-safe celebration with an inflatable bounce house, carnival games, face painting, concessions, prizes, and lots of candy. Children can watch a video between activities and then jump back into the fun. The event takes place at Spirit of Faith Family Church-CR in the Family Center Building. Costumes are welcome with a few guidelines, including keeping outfits modest and non-violent. Full facial masks, scary or violent makeup or costumes, and any weapons or weapon-like accessories are not permitted. Children ages 12 and under are invited to participate, and each child must be accompanied by an adult. Friends are welcome for a festive time focused on safe fun.

Spare Time After Dark transforms bowling into an after-hours party with two hours of no-limit bowling and shoe rental included. Music and a lighting display set the scene for the entire session. Entry is $15.99 per person.

Enjoy a made-to-order omelet breakfast with breakfast potatoes, pancakes, toast, biscuits and gravy, orange juice, and coffee. The meal is open to the public and costs $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 5 to 12.

Learn how to create a closed tropical terrarium and care for your new garden under glass. The workshop costs either $55 or $75.

Learn or review ukulele basics with Lisa and get ready to play holiday favorites and more. Participants may bring their own ukulele or borrow one. The course includes an optional chance to play along at the Hiawatha Tree Lighting, as well as a free field trip to the Linn County Ukulele Club at Marion Library. A minimum of four participants is required for the class to take place.