REVISED ON OCTOBER 4, 2020

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 for children 16 and under during the Rudy’s Trick-or-Treat 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 70 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:
REVISED on 10/4/20
Time Slot 1: 10:00 am – 11:10 am CT (Yellow on map)
Time Slot 2: 11:10 am – 12:20 pm CT (Green on map)
Time Slot 3: 12:20 pm – 1:30 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 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 70 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:
REVISED on 10/4/20
Time Slot 1: 10:00 am – 11:10 am CT (Yellow on map)
Time Slot 2: 11:10 am – 12:20 pm CT (Green on map)
Time Slot 3: 12:20 pm – 1:30 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?
REVISED on 10/4/20
YES! We are having a Human Costume Contest starting at 3pm CT Saturday afternoon. Please line up starting at 2:45 in front of the SplashDown Bathhouse near the pool. Participants will parade down the sidewalk past the judges by the pool to the Dasher basketball court area. Guests can watch the contest from the grassy areas near the playground and the back of the camp store areas. Please practice social distancing protocols and stay at least 6 ft. away from other contestants and guests. Participants may only enter one category. Prizes will be awarded in categories in this order:

• Groups – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
• Individuals age 0-5 – 5 winners 
• Individuals age 6-12 – 5 winners 
• Individuals age 13 and up – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place

Please line up in the above order with groups going first. A Ranger will be directing you during the line up process. One parent may escort their young children in the contest. Pets are allowed if part of your group. Winners will be announced at the end of the contest. Participants will need to remain in the basketball court area. All winners will need to stay for photos once they are announced. 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 Tuesday (sooner if possible).

7. How about the site decorating contest?
REVISED on 10/4/20
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 the site decorating 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. Lake Rudolph staff will deliver prizes to sites after 7pm. Winners will be posted on social media and the website by end of day on Tuesday (sooner if possible).

4pm-4:450pm 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)
*Judges may go out a 2nd time prior to 7pm to view sites in darker light if needed.

8. Are you having any new events?
REVISED on 10/4/20
Yes! We have added the Hallo-Wheels Bike Decorating Contest! Decorate your bicycle with cute or spooky Halloween decor. This event begins at 2:00pm Saturday on the Prancer Basketball Court. We are also hosting the Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest. Dress your pets in their cutest or spookiest Halloween costumes! This event begins at 2:15pm Saturday on the Prancer Basketball Court. Our Human Costume Contest is also revised from previous years and even our first 3 weekends of this year. See #6 above for details on this new event that begins at 3:00pm Saturday.

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 and are now closed for the 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!