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Haunted and Enchanted Trails — Wizards, ghosts and other Halloween spirits are taking over Goose Lake trails this Friday and Saturday. This annual outdoor event has two kinds of experiences for kids and families.
The Haunted Trail is the spookier option, with lots of surprises to thrill older kids (9 and up; two early exits provided). Afterward, there will be music on the beach with a food truck and warming-fire barrels. Tickets $10 at myalaskatix.com. 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22.
The friendly Enchanted Trail will feature forest fairies, knights gathering and hidden wizards and elves. Tickets $10 at myalaskatix.com; ages 2 and under are free. There will be games, music on the beach and warming fire barrels. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23.
Sign up in advance for a 15-minute time slot. Shuttle bus transportation is available; costumes welcome. At Goose Lake Park (3220 E. Northern Lights Blvd. and UAA Drive; see Facebook for more details)
Blackwater Railroad Company at Williwaw — After more than a year, perennial favorite Blackwater Railroad Company is returning to the Williwaw stage. Word is that this will be a last chance to catch the supremely danceable folk-rock band live for some months. Roland Roberts Band opens. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door on eventbrite.com. 21 and over. 7-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23.
Show attendees must be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours. Temperature checks will be done at the door. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher will not be allowed entry and will have their ticket refunded. Masks and social distancing encouraged. (609 F St.; williwawsocial.com)
‘Ghastly Alice’ — In this world premiere production from TBA Theatre, a folk tale turns frighteningly real when three families are terrorized by a vengeful spirit summoned by young girls dabbling with powers beyond their control. Recommended for ages 10 and up or those who can handle a good scare. Written and directed by Anchorage playwright Wayne Mitchell. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22-Oct. 31, with an extra 10 p.m. performance on Halloween. At APU’s Grant Hall. Tickets $8-$14. (4101 University Drive; tbatheatre.org)
Face masks must be worn over nose and mouth both inside Grant Hall and inside the theater before, during and after the show.
Haunted bookstore Halloween party — There will be a magic show, face painting, costume contest, food trucks and more at Black Birch Books in Wasilla. Most of the event will be outside, so dress for the weather. $5 per person. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 22-23. Medical masks are encouraged. (2901 E. Bogard Road, Wasilla; see Facebook for details)
Samhain Fire Festival — Join the Celtic Community of Alaska in celebrating Samhain (pronounced SOW-in), the Celtic new year, via a Zoom presentation. Performers will include Rogues and Wenches, The Samhain Fire Dancers, hammered dulcimer player Kade Bissell, Midnight Sun Selkies and more. Everyone is encouraged to wear costumes and create backgrounds to fit with the theme “Under the Celtic Seas” (or simply a Samhain theme). It’s $5 to participate, with goodie boxes available from $20-$30. 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. Details and ticketing at eventbrite.com.
Halloween burlesque — Sweet Cheeks Cabaret is back with “Nightmare on Cheek Street,” a sassy Halloween revue. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 22-23, and also Oct. 29-30 in the theater underneath The Broken Blender. $24 at centertix.com. (535 W. Third Ave.; See Facebook for details)
Tom Kizzia book signing —Tom Kizzia, author of the bestseller “Pilgrim’s Wilderness,” has a new book out, “Cold Mountain Path, which explores the history, region and people of the McCarthy-Kennecott valley. Chat with the author and get a copy — or a few — signed. 12-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at Title Wave Books. (1360 W. Northern Lights Blvd.)
— Victoria Barber, vbarber@adn.com