The city of Palo Alto's Halloween Community Guide lists events through Oct. 31. Here is what is left this week.
- Wed., Oct. 28: a Halloween dance party for families from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Children's Library Secret Garden.
- Thu., Oct. 29: a Día de los Muertos family storytime at 10:30 a.m. and Halloween karaoke from 6 to 7:30 p.m., both at Mitchell Park Library.
- Fri., Oct. 30: a jack-o'-lantern display in Lytton Plaza from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Visitors can vote for the scariest, cutest and most creative entries.
- Sat., Oct. 31: Halloween Thursday Live on California Avenue from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Despite the name, it runs on Saturday this time, with music, games and giveaways.
- Sat., Oct. 31: Halloween Night at the Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., from 5 to 9 p.m. It is free with an RSVP and includes candy, a flashlight ghost hunt, a mad-scientist demo and tarot readings.
The guide also includes Palo Alto police safety tips: put reflective tape on costumes, check candy before kids eat it and stick to well-lit routes.