Calling all ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties and things that go bump in the night:You'll feel right at home at Fullerton Market Thursday, Oct. 29. 

The market will host its annual "Okto-BOO-fest" on the 29^th, featuring activities, games and special events for all ages.

"Okto-BOO-fest" festivities will begin at 5 p.m. There will be a costume parade for children, with trick-or-treat bags given to the first 500 who participate.In addition, there will be special Halloween and harvest-themed games and free arts and crafts activities presented by the Fullerton Museum Center.

 The festivities will also include a pumpkin carving and decorating contest, with families and individuals invited to bring their carved and/or decorated pumpkin to be voted on by the market crowd.The winning carver/decorator will receive a gift certificate to a local store.

In addition, a special "Okto-boo-fest" flier for children to color has been sent to all elementary schools. Children who bring their hand-colored flier to "Okto-boo-fest" will receive a ticket for the bounce house.

Musical entertainment for the evening will be the popular Bubba and the Big Bad Blues.

"Bubba" is Christopher LeClerc, a Fullerton native, who formed his blues band in 1990.His credits include performances with such stars as Ike Turner, Joe Sample and Nat Dove.

The band willperform from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Adults attending "Okto-BOO-fest" will be able to visit the beer garden, which will offer German beer and peanuts.