AUTUMN BARN DANCE: The Elkhart County Historical Museum will host an Autumn Barn Dance from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday. Music will be provided by Barn Owl String Band. No dancing experience is necessary and families are especially welcome. $5 admission. Free refreshments. For information call Rebecca Oestreich at 848-4322.

LAKES AREA MADRIGAL DINNER: Transport yourself back to 16th century England by attending the annual Lakes Area Madrigal Dinner scheduled for Dec. 4, 5, 6, 11 and 12 at Quaker Haven Camp, 111 EMS D16C Lane, Syracuse. Tickets may be reserved now by calling 834-4193.

THE FRIGHT GALLERY: The gallery, 916 N. Michigan St., Elkhart, is now open and features 12,000 square feet of nightmares. From 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday and Oct. 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30 and 31. For more information visit www.michianacreepy.com.

WAKARUSA PUMPKIN TREE: The tree is back with lights on in downtown Wakarusa at the corner of Waterford and Elkhart streets. Visit the tree through Oct. 24. At 7 p.m. Oct. 24 everyone is invited to a community Halloween party downtown that will include hayrides, a cakewalk, cider and dancing.

EDUCATIONAL CORN MAZE: Knollbrook Farms, 15463 C.R. 46, has a maze ready for those who know their Revolutionary War. You-pick pumpkins, tricycle track and fall flowers and decorations also available. Open from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday through Nov. 1.

HAUNTED HOSPITAL AND BASEMENT: Dr. Buzzsaw's Haunted Hospital and Buzzsaw's Basement are open for business from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Oct. 23, 24 and 30 and from 8 p.m. to midnight Oct. 31. The deranged medical geniuses specialize in brain surgeries, blood donations, psychiatric treatment and grave services, if required. Visit them at 3114 U.S. 30 E., Warsaw.