All ghosts, goblins, ghouls, creatures, princesses, cartoon characters and superheroes are invited to Chandler's Halloween Spooktacular, a family-friendly, safe alternative to trick or treating.
The annual event is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fri., Oct. 30 at the downtown Chandler Library plaza, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave. In the event of inclement weather, the festivities will be held next door inside the Community Center.

Festivities include games, arts and crafts, costume contests, souvenir photos and a haunted house. Candy is provided at all activities, and there will be fun foods to eat.

Everyone is welcome to wear a costume and enter the costume contest and parade at 6:30 p.m. Contest categories are: Scariest, Best Group/Family, Best Superhero, Best Cartoon Character and Best Princess.

The cost to attend the Halloween Spooktacular, which is presented by the Chandler Recreation Division with support from the Chandler Lions Club, is $2 for attendees 15 years of age and younger.

A complete list of upcoming special events in Chandler is available online at www.chandleraz.gov/special-events or by calling the City's Special Event Hotline at 480-782-2735.