Good morning, Elkhart.

Elkhart Parks and Recreation is preparing for Halloween with events including a trunk or treat at Island Park today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a Not-So-Haunted Woods Walk at Pinewood Park on Oct.

18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.—the department will also host pumpkin carving sessions at Woodlawn Nature Center on Oct. 18 and Oct. 25 for $8 per pumpkin with advanced registration required.

Brad Juneau took over Amish Acres in Nappanee and plans to restore its historic attractions—such as horse-drawn buggy rides, craft booths, a restaurant, and a theater—with a reopening scheduled by Thanksgiving.

The property is hiring for all positions as phone lines and websites are reactivated within a week.

The Garden of Villains Halloween event will be held at Wellfield Botanic Gardens in Elkhart and will feature themed decorations and family-friendly activities—organizers said the celebration will boost local spirit as Halloween nears.

Local businesses are offering budget-friendly Halloween options by letting shoppers thrift, rent, or exchange costumes; Plato’s Closet hosts a fall preview event today and Casaday Costume Company rents full costumes for $25 — Unity Gardens also runs a costume exchange drive through Halloween to cut waste.

The Naragon barn at Potato Creek State Park is set to be demolished this fall while community groups—using documents from 2000 that rated its historic status—work to delay demolition and raise funds for its preservation.

The Department of Natural Resources intends to reuse parts of the barn in the park's nature center, though preservation advocates say saving it in full would better honor its heritage.

Goshen Airport is hosting Girls with Altitude: Aviation Day for Teen Girls today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—the free event offers airplane rides, a rudder-building activity, and a live virtual session with Zara Rutherford to spark leadership and confidence among middle and high school students.

Adams High School received $450,000 for its renovation project, and school officials said improvements will begin soon — the funds will update key school facilities.

Notre Dame is preparing for today's home game against NC State.

Both teams said the contest will be challenging as they expect close play and tough competition.

Tonight, the Lakeland Lakers will host the Fairfield Falcons at 7 p.m. in their second-to-last game of the season in Lagrange.

The forecast expects a temperature around 65 degrees and a 30% chance of scattered showers from 9 p.m.—a factor that may affect gameplay—after teams have frequently played in mixed weather.

Monthly Euchre night at Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living

Your Local Independent Living is hosting a monthly Euchre night that is open to the public! We will have snacks, raffles, and a grand prize of a $100 gift card for the winning team! We will be hosting on the 2nd Thursday of the month starting on August 14th, beginning at 6pm! Please call 574-262-1626 for information

Meet the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature

6-7 p.m. — Elkhart Public Library - Downtown — Free entry — Celebrate the joy of picture books with award-winning author Mac Barnett and enjoy a book signing.

Disney's Descendants - The Musical

2-3:30 p.m. — Crystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theater — Ticket info available — An exciting musical experience featuring the beloved characters from Disney's Descendants.

Disney's Descendants - The Musical

2:00-3:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $17.10 – $32.55 — Experience the tale of villainous teens as they face choices between good and evil at this musical performance.

Japanese Tea Tasting

2-3:30 p.m. — Apothica Teas — Free entry — Explore a variety of premium Japanese teas with expert guidance and enjoy a relaxing afternoon.

Coffee Hour

9-11 a.m. — Owls Club — No cost — Meet new friends or catch up with old ones over a hot drink in a cozy cafe setting.

Trick or Trap Halloween Party

9 PM - 2 AM — The Arena Nightclub — Free entry — Elkhart's BIGGEST Halloween party featuring DJ STICKY BOOTS and a costume contest.

Southern Soul Blues Festival

7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — VIP packages available — Celebrate an electrifying night filled with soul and blues featuring legends and rising stars.

The Fab Four - The Ultimate Beatles Tribute

7:30-10 p.m. — Blue Gate Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable tribute to The Beatles with note-for-note renditions and dynamic performances.

Dusty Slay: The Night Shift Tour

7-8:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with stand-up comedian Dusty Slay sharing his unique southern charm and relatable humor.

95.3 MNC Noise with Jimmy Failla

3-7:30 p.m. — Northern Indiana Event Center — Starts at $55.20 — Enjoy an evening of laughs and entertainment with special guest Jimmy Failla.