Many towns in the region are offering safe trick-or-treating opportunities for little ghosts, superheroes and princesses. In addition, other groups, including churches, nonprofit organizations and recreation departments are hosting harvest festivals, parties, haunted houses and carnivals.

With Halloween falling on a weekday, kids (and families) can cash in as many activities are occurring in the days leading up to Monday, Oct. 31. Here’s a rundown of some of the Halloween happenings (entry to activities are free, unless otherwise noted) occurring in the region:

HERMISTON

Hermiston Public Library

235 E. Gladys Ave.

Children’s Pumpkin Decorating

Thursday, Oct. 27, 5:30-7 p.m.

Kids 12 and younger are invited to participate. Supplies are provided while they last.

Teen Halloween Tarot

Friday, Oct. 28, 3-4 p.m.

Get a quick tarot lesson and color your own deck of cards.

Teen Halloween Party

Monday, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m.

Features treats, games and other “fang-tastic” fun. (541-567-2882, www.facebook.com/hermistonlibrary).

Halloween Party @ Next Chapter

Saturday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Next Chapter Bookstore, 1000 S. Highway 395, Suite C.

Turn the page with a Halloween story time. Other activities include book-themed crafts and carnival games to win sweet treats. Costumes welcome. (541-667-7080, www.facebook.com/thenextchapterhermiston).

Trick or Treat @ Sun Terrace

Monday, Oct. 31, 2-5 p.m.

Sun Terrace Hermiston, 1550 N.W. 11th St.

Residents of the assisted living facility are hoping little ghouls and goblins will stop by for treats. (541-564-2595).

Treats on Main & Beyond

Monday, Oct. 31, 3-5 p.m. & 4-6 p.m.

Downtown Main Street & Hermiston Community Center

Watch for signs posted in the windows of participating businesses. After working your way through the downtown area, head “beyond” to the community center, 415 S. Highway 395, for carnival games, a haunted house, a glow maze, prizes and more. (541-667-5018, parksandrec@hermiston.or.us).

Fall Fest @ HermNaz Church

Monday, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m.

Hermiston Church of the Nazarene, 1520 W. Orchard Ave.

The indoor/outdoor family-friendly festival features a trunk-or-treat, hay rides, “A Train Ride Through Dr. Seuss Land,” carnival games under black lights, cotton candy and a photo booth. Non-candy prizes for kids with food allergies or special needs. (541-567-3677, www.hermnaz.church/fall-fest).

BOARDMAN

Boardman Halloween Festival

Oct. 28-29, 5-10 p.m.

Boardman Marina and RV Park, 1 N.E. Marine Drive

Inaugural event features a harvest market, kids’ corner and a bonfire on the beach. The haunted house (7 p.m.) is the only activity that charges a fee — $5/person or $15/family. Register for costume contests onsite: dogs, Friday at 6 p.m.; and Saturday, kids/youths, 6 p.m. (541-616-1050, www.boardmanparkandrec.com).

Boardman Chamber Trunk-or-Treat

Monday, Oct. 31, 5 p.m.

SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road.

Cars, community booths and businesses line up in the parking lot to hand out treats, candy and prizes. Outdoor vendors offer special goodies for purchase. (541-481-3014, www.facebook.com/chamberboardman).

CONDON

Liberty Theatre Haunted House

Oct. 28-29 & 31, 6-9 p.m.

212 S. Main St.

The Condon Arts Council is preparing for frightful fun in the 100-year-old building. Featuring flashing lights, loud sounds and scary sights, the doors creak open free of charge for adults in costume and all children and youths. An adult must accompany children under 10. (541-705-5671, bit.ly/3gpGHkH).

ECHO

Echo Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch

Friday, Oct. 28; 2-10 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 29; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sunday, Oct 30; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

300 N. Dupont St.

Field of Screams

Oct. 28-29; 7-9 p.m.

Regular entry is $10 or $12 for all-day and Field of Screams. Admission for K9 Day on Oct. 30 is $7; bring well-behaved dogs on leash. Adoptable pooches from Pendleton Animal Welfare Shelter will be on paw from noon to 3 p.m. (509-528-5808, www.echocornmaze.com).

IRRIGON

Trunk-or-Treat

Monday, Oct. 31, 4:30-6 p.m.

Irrigon Chamber of Commerce, 420 N.E.Main Ave.

In addition to candy, the event includes hamburgers, hot dogs, hot cocoa, games, a petting zoo and a movie. Prizes for the best “trunk.” (541-626-2045, www.facebook.com/irrigonchamberofcommerce).

STANFIELD

Stanfield Fall Festival

Saturday, Oct. 29, 5-8 p.m.

Bard Park, off Highway 395

Costs $10, which includes a trunk-or-treat (including the Hermiston Classics Car Club), games, hay rides, hay maze, candy bar walk, a hot dog meal and the Spooky Library.

Spooky Library

Saturday, Oct. 29, 5-8 p.m.

Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave.

For those who don’t attend the fall festival, there’s a $3 suggested donation. (541-449-1254, www.facebook.com/stanfieldpubliclibrary).

UMATILLA

Trick-or-Treat on Sixth Street

Friday, Oct. 28, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Along Sixth Street

The first 30 minutes of trick-or-treating is “sensory friendly.” Stop by city hall to have your picture taken for the costume contest. Check out the town spirit with residential and business Halloween decorating contests. (541-922-3226, www.umatilla-city.org).

Movie in the Park

Saturday, Oct. 29, 6 p.m.

Umatilla Marina Park, 1700 Quincy Ave.

Costume contest judging at 6:15 p.m. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy a spooky showing of “Hocus Pocus” at 7:15 p.m. Bring some cash for concessions, including tacos, candy and drinks. (541-922-3226, www.facebook.com/umatilla- parksandrec).