Ghosts, goblins, ghouls and things that go bump in the night, and while you’re at it, throw in a super hero and a princess or two. Several organizations and businesses in Central Baldwin County are planning events for the upcoming Halloween observance.

Haunted Swamp

On Saturday, Oct. 25 the Robertsdale Rotary Club will host Doc Cooper’s Haunted Swamp from 6 to 9 p.m. at the home of Margaret and Keith Cooper, 22100 College Ave., Robertsdale.

The free event is a fun Halloween adventure trail open to children of all ages, said Rotary Club President Chad Thomas. Bags filled with individually wrapped candy will be available for children.

Donations are being collected for the William F. Green Veteran’s Home. For more information contact Thomas at cthomas@baldwinemc.com.

Halloween Fun Night

The Robertsdale Public Library will host its annual Halloween Fun Night from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 18301 Pennsylvania St. in Robertsdale. The event is free for children 12 and under and features a trunk or treat, hot dogs and drink, games and prizes and a hay ride with the Robertsdale Fire Department.

“This year we’re going to start a little earlier and we’re going to expand down Pennsylvania Street with more game and more room,” said Library Director Cynthia Nall.

Nall won’t be hard to spot. She’ll be dressed as Cruella deVille, while the library staff will all be dressed as dalmations, including the library’s resident canine Nayla.

“This is just a fun, safe event and we hope once again to have a big crowd,” Nall said. Last year’s event drew about 1,200 residents to the library.

For more information contact Nall at 251-947-8960.

Zombie Color Run

The Robertsdale High School Golden Bear Marching Band will host its first Zombie Color Run on Saturday, Nov. 1 with the start and finish line at Robertsdale High School. The 5K run will begin at 8 a.m. with race day registration starting at 7 a.m.

There will be prizes for several age categories and a special prize for the running club with the most members participating in the race. Running clubs in Baldwin County Public Schools receive a discount for registering.

Registration price has been lowered to $15 per person. All proceeds benefit the Robertsdale High School band. More information is on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/RHSBand ZombieRun. Registration forms can be downloaded from that page or picked up at RHS office, Robertsdale Elementary office or you can email codom@bcbe.org.

Several events will be ongoing from now through All Hallows Eve.

Pumpkin Patch

The Pumpkin Patch will be open daily through Friday, Oct. 31 at Rosinton United Methodist Church, 26011 Baldwin Beach Express, Robertsdale.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free. Pumpkins are available to purchase.

Advance group reservations of 15 or more will enjoy a complimentary hayride and many great photo opportunities. Proceeds from The Pumpkin Patch will benefit the Rosinton United Methodist Youth & Children’s fund.

For more information or to make a reservation for your group, call The Rev. Kevin Krist at 251-979-8830 or visit www.rosintonumc.com. Rosintion UMC is also on Facebook.

Pumpkin Patch Express

Wale’s West RV Park and Light Railway is hosting its annual Pumpkin Patch Express at the park located at 13670 Smiley St., off of County Road 9 in Silverhill.

Ride an authentic steam train to the haunted barn and kiddie-friendly pumpkin patch, decorate your own pumpkin, enjoy refreshments, miniature train ride, hay ride, and children’s inflatable. Incredible pumpkin cannon, pony rides, petting zoo and snack shop available for a small fee.

Scary train rides are held nightly beginning Oct. 24 through Oct. 31. Hours of operation are 5 to 9 p.m. weekdays, noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Activities are free with admission to the park, which is $15 per person, free for children 2 and under.

For more information contact Wale’s West, 1-888-569-5337 or online at WalesWest.com.

Fright Nights Halloween Fest

Medieval Village, located on the corner of County Road 64 and Osprey Lane off the I-10 Wilcox Road exit near Styx River, will be hosting Fright Nights Halloween Fest from dark to 10:30 p.m. nightly and from dark to midnight Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-31.

Activities include drive-in horror movies, pumpkin patch tour, trick or treating, Gypsy fortune tellings, hayride and haunted castle. Free admission to the grounds; hayride/haunted castle costs $5 per person.

Renaissance Fair at Medieval Village

Medieval Village will also be the host for this year’s 14th Annual Mobile Renaissance Fair which will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1-2.

The event includes full-metal jousting performances daily featuring the Knights of Valour from the History Channel TV show. Also, meet the King and Queen, see wizards, jesters, jugglers, blacksmith, fire breathers, gypsy dancers, swordfighters, musical minstrels, falconry, joust horse rides, petting zoo and more entertainment.

Food and drink, crafts merchants, games of skill such as archery, axe throw and more.

Admission is $10 per adult, $5 for children; free for children 4 and under.

For more information contact Steven E. Melei, 1-850-572-1407, semlegalasst@bellsouth.net or visit GCRF.us.