This weekend in Athens, OH

Hosted by Licking River Kennel Club, this obedience-only trial will be held at Columbus All Breed Training Club in Columbus. Organized in partnership between the two clubs, the event is chaired by Cher Lee, with planning by Susan Bryant and Susan Fisher. The premium list will be available soon.

This monthly pistol shoot emphasizes skills practice over competition. Courses of fire combine steel and paper targets and are designed to suit newcomers and experienced shooters alike. Any handgun caliber may be used, and pistol caliber carbines are also permitted. A typical stage may require up to 35 rounds of ammunition. The shooting fee is $10, and optional extra score sheets for additional runs are available for $5 each. Participants who are able may help with setup beforehand.

Make It - Take It Day is a fourth-Saturday event each month that invites participants to learn a new skill, get creative, and share what they made.

Celebrate 31 years of the Valley's model train show and sale, where vendors offer everything from entry-level sets to handcrafted brass pieces for hobbyists at any interest or skill level. Visitors can also watch the club's new Speed-Mo layout running.

Get an early look at Delta Reign at a Pokémon Prerelease in McArthur, Ohio. Players receive one Delta Reign Build & Battle kit, then build a deck on-site using only the cards from that kit before competing against others. The tournament uses a sealed format with three rounds, each played as best of one. Entry is $29.99 plus taxes. Prizes award one Delta Reign booster for each match win. Costumes are welcome to bring some Halloween spirit. Please plan to check in for registration confirmation and deck building before matches begin.

In Mineralwells, WV, Pickle Pursuit presents a community scavenger hunt filled with pickle themed fun and prizes. Over a span of 16 weeks, one glass, glow in the dark emotional support pickle will be hidden at a different small business in District 14. Organizers will share updates and clues to help participants track each one down. Beyond the search, the effort highlights the people who keep the community running and invites everyone to think about possibilities for the future.

Now in its second year, Halloween in the Hills offers a festive mix of costume showcases for all ages. Children can step into a parade that leads into a contest where the crowd selects first, second, and third place trophy winners. The adult competition highlights the best blacklight or UV reflective costume, with first place starting with a $100 bill, $50 for second, and $25 for third. The Halloween tattoo contest is currently on hold while a prize package is finalized.

A Halloween-themed photo experience at The Havenstone invites visitors to explore the grounds and capture images among thoughtfully arranged backdrops. This Ember season edition is designed for flexible, drop-in attendance, so guests can enjoy the setting at their own pace using a phone or camera or by coordinating with a photographer. It is part of a seasonal series that highlights the property through shifting themes, including Emergence, Bloom, Flourish, Abundance, Harvest, Ember, and Dormant. Admission is $20 for ages 16 and older, with a $10 Shared Horizon rate listed. Children 15 and under are free with a paid adult, and season passes are available.

The Redmen Lodge hosts an electrifying night of classic rock and roll tunes.

United Skates Columbus presents a Pink-O-Ween skating celebration with Hello Kitty and Keroppi, blending Halloween vibes with plenty of pink. Enjoy roller skating set to Top 40 and hip hop music, arcade fun with prizes, sweet treats, glow items, candy giveaways, and café specials. Costumes are welcome and pink attire is encouraged. Admission is $10 online or $12 at the door, and skate rental is $6. This family friendly event also features photo opportunities with the characters in Columbus, Ohio.

The 5th Annual Trunk or Treat takes place at the Nemesis Shrine Center in Parkersburg, WV, offering a festive Halloween celebration with creatively decorated trunks, plenty of candy and goodies, and costumes throughout. Music will be provided by DJ Jack Horton of V96.9, and the fun includes door-prize giveaways with concessions available. Admission is free.