There’s no excuse to stay inside this weekend. There’s a slew of events happening in and around Butler County.

But whether you find yourself staying in or going out, I have your entire weekend planned.

’Tis the season for spooky, autumn-themed movies — a subject I consider myself an expert in. I wanted to recommend some of my favorite fall flicks, in case you find yourself unable to move because of a cold, a prior commitment or dismal weather.

Just call me your friendly neighborhood video-store worker (if you remember video stores).

You may have time to squeeze in a few of these movies and get out on the town. This, I highly recommend, because there is so much fall fun happening I may burst!

Dress up with your furry friend and bring them to Cranberry Township’s Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Road, for Barktoberfest from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Friday. Treat your pet (and yourself) to snacks, activities and fun! For more information, visit experiencebutler.com.

Cozy up with a cup of soup and listen to the musical stylings of a string quartet during Soups & Strings at Zelienople Area Public Library, 227 S. High St. The event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday and is sure to be a relaxing fall evening. Preregister by emailing zaplib@bcfls.org.

Jacob’s Trick or Tweet event at the Stormy Oaks Nature Conservancy, 120 Forsythe Road in Middlesex Township, is family-friendly and encourages costumes! From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., families can enjoy pumpkin-decorating, treats, the StoryWalk and more. Register by visiting wildbirdrecovery.org/events/jacobs-trick-or-tweet.

The Haunted Trail at Alameda Park is a family-friendly scare-tastic time! The JROTC is helping create a spooky night full of goblins and ghouls from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Tours will meet at the Masonic Shelter at 184 Alameda Park Road in Butler Township. Wagons and strollers are not permitted on the trail. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.

Be dazzled by the Musical Theater Guild’s production of “Tick, Tick … Boom!” at 7:30 p.m. this Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. and Sunday. The story explores the coming-of-age of several artists in New York, most famously the creator of “Rent.” For tickets and more information, visit.mtgbutler.org.

Bring a blanket, chair, and wear a costume to the outdoor screening of “Hotel Transylvania” at 7:30 p.m. Friday on the lawn of Cranberry Township’s Municipal Center. This free, public event will include treats and family-friendly fun. For more information, visit cranberrytownship.org.

The annual Witches’ Walk and the Spooky Streets of Saxonburg are taking place simultaneously on Saturday along Main Street and in Roebling Park, 147 N. Rebecca St. The walk runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Spooky Streets runs from noon to 8 p.m. Try your hand at the costume and cackling contests, poison apple bingo, a scavenger hunt, horse-drawn carriage rides, food and more. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.

“Souper Bowls” means all-you-can-eat soup and a handcrafted bowl is available for $25 at Butler Arts Center and Gallery this Saturday. Support the cause from 1 to 6 p.m. at 344 S. Main St. There also will be a bake sale and live music. For more information, visit butlerartcenterandgallery.com.

Support the Auxiliary to the Butler Township Volunteer Fire District with a fall craft and vendor show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 121 Sparks Ave. in Butler Township. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.

The Gaiser Center’s annual fall fashion show fundraiser is 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Butler Country Club, 310 Country Club Road in Penn Township. Mingle with fellow fashionistas, shop and have a delicious lunch in the name of “restoring hope on the runway.” Tickets are $60 a person and $100 for a table of 10. Visit gaisercenter.ejoinme.org/AdmissionTicketSales for tickets and information.

See the iconic horror movie “Night of the Living Dead” in the Penn Theater, 149 N. Main St. in Butler, at 7 p.m. Sunday. You also can donate a Halloween costume to Butler County Young Professionals for its annual Ghouls for Good drive during the event. This film is rated R and attendees ages 15 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Visit thepenntheater.org for more information.

Children in grades one through eight can be part of Shelter Buddies at the Butler County Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Road in Connoquenessing Township. Socialize the shelter cats by reading to them! Sign up for a Sunday time slot by calling 724-789-1150.

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Molly Miller is an Eagle correspondent.