Scare Up Some Spook-tacular Halloween Spirits at the City Parks

Every year, or so it seems, the stores start filling with holiday goodies earlier and earlier. Halloween candy has been on the shelves for weeks and trick-or-treat time is still officially five days away.

But don't let that stop you from taking your kids to the local parks Saturday for the annual Halloween Carnivals.

Mason Park, 10500 Mason Ave., Chatsworth: From noon to 4 p.m., little spooks and goblins up to age 12 can participate in a costume parade, coloring, a moon bounce, and compete in games for candy and prizes.

The costume parade for ages 3 to 5 is 2 p.m., for ages 6 to 8 it is 2:30 p.m. and for ages 9 to 12 it is 3 p.m.

Don't forget to take photos and submit them to the Patch Halloween Costume Contest.

For more information, call 818-998-6377.

Northridge Park, 18300 Lemarsh Ave., Northridge: From noon to 4 p.m., little monsters up to age 12 can enjoy game booths, prizes, face painting, cookie decorating, arts & crafts, the Trick or Treat Village, sweet treats, and a costume contest. Food will be available at a low cost.

The costume contest begins at 3 p.m. for children 3 years and under, 3:15 p.m. for children ages 4 to 6 years, 3:30 p.m. for children ages 7 to 9 years, and 3:45 p.m. for children ages 10 to 12 years.

Don't forget to take photos and submit them to the Patch Halloween Costume Contest.

For more information, call 818-349-7341.