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Vickery's "Wicked Little Halloween Party" is a popular event dowtown.

GRACE BEAHM
The Post and Courier

Sure, some people might call a 50-year-old father of three who dresses up like the Incredible Hulk and eats 40 pounds of Skittles a loser. But why be so negative? Why not designate him a "Halloweener"? (*Rimshot*)

Deep down, everybody has some sort of affection for Halloween.

Admit it. Whether it's getting to wear something you never would have the nerve to or simply racking up on bite-size candy bars so that you have something for lunch for the next couple of weeks, it's a holiday that brings out the child in all of us.

In an attempt to help you maximize your Halloween fun, we combed through the remainder of the events going on in the Lowcountry and picked out a few that we think you might enjoy. So get out your high school cheerleader uniforms (you too, guys), and hit the town for one of these Halloween-themed events.

Wicked Little Halloween Party

WHEN: Friday, 7 p.m.-2 a.m.

WHERE: Vickery's downtown, 15 Beaufain St.

COST: $10. This is a 21 and older event.

THE DEAL: Get dressed up and win some serious cash. The costume contest, which starts around 10 p.m., will be judged by several well-known locals. First place takes home $1,000, second gets $500 and third scores $250. There will be live music and a dance party. For more info, call 577-5300.

Sinners & Saints Ball

WHEN: Friday, 8 p.m.

WHERE: aloft hotel, 4875 Tanger Outlet Blvd., North Charleston

COST: $10. Available at www.ticketleap.com.

THE DEAL: aloft and B92 present the first annual "Halloween with a tWist" party at the hotel's w xyz bar. There will be a costume contest with more than $2,500 in cash and prizes up for grabs. If you're looking to take the evening to another level, upgrade to the VIP ticket package ($50), which includes complimentary food and drinks in the "A-list suite."

Thriller Halloween Party

WHEN: Today, 4 p.m.

WHERE: Leaves from Ripley Light Marina near California Dreaming

COST: $30 for adults, $20 for children ages 3-12

THE DEAL: Play dress-up out on Charleston Harbor while going really, really fast aboard the Thriller Charleston speed boat. There will be Halloween-themed songs, scary stories and, of course, a harbor tour. All kids will get a bag of candy as they leave the boat. To sign up, call 276-4203 or visit www.thrillercharleston.com.

Saw's Scream Farm

WHEN: Tonight-Saturday, beginning at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Boone Hall Plantation, 1235 Long Point Road, Mt. Pleasant

COST: $8 for each haunted house, $10 for haunted hayride.

THE DEAL: Boone Hall is at it again, scaring the living sin out of teenagers to grown-ups with its two themed haunted houses and hayride. Check out "The House That Saw Built" or "Killigan Saws Co." for the fright of a lifetime.

St. Paul's Academy Halloween Extravaganza

When: Friday at 7 p.m.

Where: St. Paul's Academy, 5139 Gibson Road, Hollywood.

COST: $7 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12 and free for children under 6. Packages are available at $18 for adults and $15 for children (which includes admission, hayride and house of horrors). Free parking.

THE DEAL: Enjoy a hayride through the dark woods, an expanded haunted house, a kiddie hayride, mechanical bull, carnival food and much more. To order tickets, visit www.stpaulsacademy.org/halloweenextravaganza or call 889-1330..

'Rocky Horror Picture Show'

WHEN: Friday at midnight. Theater opens at 11:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Terrace Theatre, 1956 Maybank Highway.

COST: $8.

THE DEAL: Get dressed up and come watch the cult classic "Rocky Horror Picture Show." Newbies beware: Before the show, the house rules are laid out, and there's no telling what they might make you do. The movie starts about 12:15 a.m. For more info, call 762-9494 or click www.backrowrocky.com.

Haunted Trail of Terror

WHEN: 7 p.m. to midnight through Saturday.

WHERE: Blackbeard's Cove Family Fun Park.

COST: $10.

THE DEAL: With more than 4 acres to explore, the Haunted Trail of Terror will scare even the bravest of souls. Meander through the haunted forest trail and over cursed waters. Parental discretion is advised. Visit www.blackbeardscove.net or call 971-1223.

Barnyard Bay Farm Maize

WHEN: 4-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday through Nov. 8.

WHERE: Barnyard Bay Farm, 2567 Highway 174, Edisto Island

COST: Adults, $8; 65 and older, $6; Ages 4-11, $6; 3 and younger, free.

THE DEAL: 6 acres of sorghum with an intricate path cut into it. The correct path can be walked in 15 minutes, but most visitors take about an hour to find their way through twists and turns. Other activities include a corn cannon, giant roller slide, hayrides, pumpkins and barnyard animals. Visit www.barnyardbayfarm.com.

IOP Halloween Carnival & Costume Contest

WHEN: 5-7 p.m. Friday.

WHERE: Isle of Palms Recreation Department, 24 28th Ave.

COST: Free

THE DEAL: Looking for good family fun? The IOP Rec Department has carnival games, jump castles, fortune telling, temporary tattoos, face-painting and more. A costume contest for all ages will be held at 5:30 p.m. Call 886-8294 or visit www.iop.net.

West Farm Corn Maze

When: 5-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday, 2-10 p.m. Sunday through Nov. 2.

Where: West Farm, 2641 Cooper Store Road, Moncks Corner.

COST: 12 and over, $8; ages 3-11, $4; 2 and under, free.

THE DEAL: Find your way through the 6-acre corn maze, visit the pumpkin patch, play area, apple slingshot or scarecrow alley. The hayride will be haunted on Halloween night. Bring a flashlight if you visit after dark. Call 688-5453 or visit westfarmcornmaze.com.