We know you’re curious about how Halloween Weekends are changing for 2020! We’ve been working hard to continue aspects of the Halloween you love. Some events remain the same, while others had to be modified or eliminated due to state and CDC Covid-19 guidelines. We have also added new activities too that we hope your family will enjoy. This is all about keeping our guests and staff safe, while still having the best fun! Happy Halloween!

Halloween Weekends 2020 Activity Schedule

The FAQs below should help explain what to expect for this year’s Halloween Weekends:

1. Are you still hosting trick-or-treating?
We will not be having a traditional Trick-or-Treat from site to site, but we are hosting Rudy’s Trick-or-Treat Trail for children 16 and under during the Rudy’s Trick-or-Treat Trail and Crafts. Kiddos will receive a FREE Halloween bag to fill with goodies along the trail. No tickets necessary! Lake Rudolph staff members will hand out candy and they will be wearing masks and gloves. Please check the map for your 75 minute time slot based on the campsite or rental location. In your check in packet you’ll find a map that is color coded. Each color will correspond to a time slot in which you’ll attend.

Saturday Time Slots:
Time Slot 1: 10:00 am – 11:15 am CT (Yellow on map)
Time Slot 2: 11:25 am – 12:40 pm CT (Green on map)
Time Slot 3: 12:50 pm – 2:00 pm CT (Pink on map)

2. Can we still trick-or-treat from site to site like in previous years?
No, we’re sorry, but due to social distancing guidelines in the state of Indiana, and the potential risks of hundreds of people touching the same objects, we are not able to trick-or-treat from site to site.

3. Are you having the haunted hayrides?
No, we’re not hosting our hayrides this season. Unfortunately, we could only fit about a handful of people on each hayride with social distancing guidelines.

4. Are you still having Rudy’s Kid’s Carnival?
We are, but with a few changes. It is now Rudy’s Trick-or-Treat Trail and Crafts! We will have pumpkin decorating with decorating kits, craft kits, and more. Your family will be able to socially distance and do the crafts and pumpkins, or you’re welcome to take them back to your sites. Due to state social gathering guidelines, we are utilizing time slots to keep the crowd at a safe level. Please check the map for your 75 minute time slot based on the campsite or rental location. In your check in packet you’ll find a map that is color coded. Each color will correspond to a time slot in which you’ll attend.

Saturday Time Slots:
Time Slot 1: 10:00 am – 11:15 am CT (Yellow on map)
Time Slot 2: 11:25 am – 12:40 pm CT (Green on map)
Time Slot 3: 12:50 pm – 2:00 pm CT (Pink on map)

5. Is there still a Halloween dance?
We’re not able to host our dance due to social distancing guidelines.

6. What about the costume contest? Are you holding that?
YES! We are having a costume contest, but it will be a bit different. Instead of gathering and hosting the costume contest at the dance, we will now judge costumes the same time we judge site decorating. Guests that wish to be entered in the costume portion must be at their site and ready when judges arrive. PLEASE MAKE YOURSELF visible for the judges. Judges will be on golf carts with a “JUDGES” sign on the front. If we accidentally miss you, please yell and we will stop or come back. Costumes will be judged with no age category. We will award top three places for groups, top three places for individuals, and 10 honorable mention places for individuals. Prizes will be taken directly to sites by Rangers after 7pm. Prizes include Lake Rudolph gift cards and Halloween T-shirts. Winners will be posted on social media and the website by end of day on Tuesdays (sooner if possible).

7. How about the site decorating contest?
YES! We encourage everyone to decorate their site or rental. Extra points will be given for special effects and creativity. We will award first, second, and third places … along with multiple honorable mentions. Approximate timeline for both site decorating and costume contest judging is below. There will be a map in your check in packet that shows the color coded sections. You can also check the map here. Prizes include Lake Rudolph gift cards and signs for the top 3 places.

4pm-4:45pm Kringle, Lakeside and Prancer sections (Pink on map)
4:45pm-5:30pm: Right-hand side of lower and upper Dasher sections (Green on Map)
5:30-6:15pm: Left-hand side of lower and upper Dasher sections (Yellow on map)

8. Are you having any new events?
Yes! We are hosting a Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade. Dress your pets in their cutest or spookiest Halloween costumes! We have also added a Hallo-Wheels Bike Parade! Decorate your bicycle with cute or spooky Halloween decor.

9. Are you selling Halloween T-shirts this year?
YES! Be sure to purchase your glow in the dark Skele-Rudy T-shirt in the Camp Store or Activity Center. More info Here.

10. Will Holiday World be hosting their Halloween events this year?
Unfortunately, Holiday World cancelled their Halloween Weekends this year. Holiday World AND Splashin’ Safari are open weekends through the end of September and then will close for season.

11. Do we have to wear a protective mask due to Covid-19?
If you are entering any building at Lake Rudolph, you are required to wear a mask that fully covers your mouth and nose if you are over age 5. Masks are also required outdoors if social distancing is not possible (please stay 6 Ft. away from others). You are not required to wear a mask at your site or within your own family unit. If you are exhibiting any symptoms of Covid-19, we ask that you stay at home for the protection of others.

All in all … Be safe. Be responsible. Practice social distancing. Most of all … Have fun for goodness sake!