Oct. 28: Chess Club, Laser Shows and Halloween Festivities

1. Manchester's Hayride and Trick or Trunk will held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call the Department of Recreation at 732-657-8121, ext. 5101 for more information.

2. On the final day of high school parent-teacher conferences this week, students at MTHS will be dismissed early as talks run from 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

3. Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to attend the Chess Club at  from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The library asks that participants bring their own boards. Call 732-657-7600 for more information.

4. The John F. Peto Museum in Island Heights will hold a Halloween Open House from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 732-929-4949.

5. The Robert J. Novins Planetarium at the Ocean County College will have three laser shows: Laseropolis at 7 p.m., Fright Light at 8:15 p.m. and Hypnotica at 9:30 p.m. Call 732-255-0342 for more information.