Some of us live for spooky season and make the most of it starting as early as possible. If that’s you, scroll this page for all the can’t-miss fall fests, haunted houses, costume parties, witchy markets, pumpkin patches, and more to celebrate Halloween and Día de los Muertos (Oct. 31 & Nov. 1). Check out this week’s issue to see our Alex Jones Halloween mask cover, and take a look back at the gallery of mask covers dating back to 1982.

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