Enjoy tricks and treats at Chandler’s annual Halloween Spooktacular on Friday, Oct. 31 in Downtown Chandler at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park stage plaza.

The event is from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free, according to a news release.

Attendees can enjoy lots of spooky fun throughout the park. Halloween Spooktacular highlights include:

-Catwalk Costume Parade – Ghosts, witches, superheroes and everything in between can show off their cute or scary Halloween costumes. Attendees of all ages are encouraged to participate, and no registration is required. All walkers ages 12 and under will receive a special glow-in-the-dark souvenir. The phantasmic parade will happen twice at 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

-Trunk-or-Treat – Spooktacular’s Trunk-or-Treat features multiple candy stations with more than 300 pounds of sweet treats. Be sure to bring a bag to carry your haunted assortment home.

-Carnival Games – Play ghoulish games such as the Spooky Prize Wheel, Musical Headstones and Witches Broom Races for a chance to win eek-citing prizes.

-Halloween Dance Party – A DJ will play spine-tingling tunes that will keep the party going.

Dr. A.J. Chandler Park stage plaza is located at 178 E. Commonwealth Ave.

Free parking for this event is available on the east side of Arizona Avenue, including the City Hall Parking Garage (Chicago and Washington streets), the Johnathan Parking Garage (Buffalo and Washington streets) or the Alexander Parking Garage (Boston and Washington streets).

A full list of the evening’s fear-filled festivities is available by clicking here.

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