If you can't make it to any activities, there's always the good old fashion fun of carving a pumpkin. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)

By Laura Ewan

Haunted Trail: On October 26 and 27, scary nights on the Haunted Trail. Fee is $1/person. Parking is available at Normal City Hall Annex and the parking lot at Chiddix Junior High. Free haunted shuttle will transport you from Chiddix to City Hall beginning at 5. Concessions and free face painting are available at the end of the trail.

Uptown Treat Feast: Tuesday October 30 from 5-6:30pm in Uptown Normal. Costume contest, jack-o-lantern contest, hayrack rides, glitter fairy tattoos, and lots of candy!

Trick or Treating at Ewing Manor:  Friends of Ewing Cultural Center are hosting Trick or Treat at the Manor from  4 to 6 on Halloween. Parking is available at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Trick or Treating at Eastland Mall: On Halloween night from 5-7, come in your costume and trick or treat at the mall stores.

Halloween Safe House at Blair House: On Halloween from 6-8 residents will be handing out candy to trick or treaters. Space is limited so RSVP at 309-454-8900.

Treats on the Prairie: On Halloween from 5-7 at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie families are invited to trick-or-treat. Children’s games in the center courtyard. Special coupon bags will be given to the first 200 adults.

Laura Ewan can be reached at laura@wjbc.com.