Even though they roll out the pumpkin beer in August, Halloween has a way of creeping up on me each year. Don’t let that happen to you! We’ve got a calendar chock-full of listings for the month of October, and it’s constantly being updated. From drag shows and film screenings to dance parties, costume balls, and haunted houses, there’s sure to be something that will give you a fright this season.

Make sure to check out our gallery of Halloween mask covers from the last 30 years.

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