To Oct. 29

Scarecrow Showdown contest along Main and Broad streets through Oct. 29 and live on the website for voting. For information, visit visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/scarecrow-showdown/

Saturday, Oct. 21

BTCC Indoor pool pumpkin plunge, 2 to 3 p.m. Take pumpkins upstairs and decorate them, 3 to 4 p.m. Cost. Must preregister by Oct. 18 to ensure adequate supplies. Visit bethlehemtownship/btcc to register by Oct. 18.

Sunday, Oct. 22

Hellertown Halloween Parade, 2 p.m., no rain date.

Tuesday, Oct. 24

Trunk or Treat: Fire truck, police car, TUG!, ambulance and more. City of Bethlehem sponsored event. Candy, stickers and treats distributed. Everything is store-bought. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/trunk-or-treat-library

Wednesday, Oct. 25

Pumpkin painting for ages 18 and up. Paint a (fake) mini pumpkin. We provide all the supplies. 5 to 6 p.m. Only accessible by stairs. Southside branch, Bethlehem Area Public Library, 400 Webster St. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/pumpkin-painting to register.

Thursday, Oct. 26

Little Boo story time. Song, reading, rhyming, moving and extension activities. Best for ages 2 1/2 to 5. 10:15 to 11 a.m. Must register: visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/little-boo-storytime

Thursday, Oct. 27

Trick or Treat Nights: 6 to 8 p.m. City of Bethlehem, Bethlehem Township, Fountain Hill, Freemansburg, Hanover Township-Northampton County, Hanover Township- Lehigh County, Upper Saucon Township, Salisbury Township

Friday, Oct. 28

Chocolate Trail - Spooky Edition with costume contest, prizes. Pick up a nonrefundable, transferrable passport (there is a cost), a carrier and a map atvisithistoricbethlehem.com/event/chocolate-trail-spooky-edition/. Costumes judged upon arrival at check-in. Passports have a QR code voting site to scan. Winners announced on Facebook Oct. 31. Complete trail and vote for a chance to win a $100 Downtown Bethlehem Gift Certificate. Must be 21 and over. Noon to five p.m. Downtown Bethlehem Historic District along Main and Broad streets. https: Information: visit visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/chocolate-trail-spooky-edition/

Sunday, Oct. 29

City of Bethlehem Halloween parade. 2 p.m.; no rain date.

Hocus Pocus Sanderson Sisters guided 12 by 16-inch canvas painting for eight years and older. Wear old clothes. Cost; instruction and supplies included. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Visit bethlehemtownship/btcc to register.

Tuesday, Oct. 31

Family event: Halloween at the South Side branch. Come in costume. Paint fake pumpkins, face painting, games, food, more. Halloween egg hunt PROMPTLY at 5 p.m. 5 to 6:15 p.m. 400 Webster St. Must register at bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/halloween-south-side; sign up only the child(ren) attending, not the parent’s name.

Trick or Treat: 6 to 8 p.m.: Hellertown, Lower Saucon Township.