5 Things to Know Today: Friday, October 21

Get Scared for a Cause: Come out tonight to The Hollow and Midway Massacre. There are two haunted houses on the 5600 block of Newtown Ave S. Officials are asking for a $2 donation per haunted house and hope people can donate new and gently used children's books for a The Christmas Toy Workshop of St. Pete. Get spooked from 7:30 - 9:30 and check out other dates online.

We Challenge You: Which kid in America has the most creative Halloween costume in the pumpkin patch? That's what we intend to find out with your photos and the help of celebrity judge Heidi Klum, who will select the Grand Prize winner. Learn more about Patch's Little Pumpkin Costume Challenge and enter today!

Doggie Prizes Needed: Organizers are gladly accepting donated prizes to hand out at the Doggie Halloween Party on Wednesday, Oct. 26 in the Art Village Couryard. Donations don't have to be much, even a $5 gift card would help! Contact Lynda at (727) 323-3892 or email No1Ringmaster@aol.com.

Get Social at the Casino: Everyone is invited to the Gulfport Merchant's Waterfront Social tonight at 5 at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom! The event is free and features live music, dinner specials, discounts, entertainment, artists’ exhibits and demonstrations and/or complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages. There will also be a cash bar.

Friday Forecast: It'll be sunny with a high near 74 and a north northeast wind between 3 and 10 mph. Tonight, clear with a low around 62 and a north northeast wind between 9 and 13 mph.