As Halloween approaches, various spooky-themed events are drawing crowds across the United States. The Staten Island Zoo's annual Spooktacular event offers family-friendly attractions such as costume characters, a carnival, and trick-or-treat stations, celebrating its 26th year with Richmond University Medical Center as the sponsor. In Los Angeles, Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights immerses visitors in horror film history with themed attractions and the involvement of Hollywood's top horror talent. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Anime Film Festival is hosting a Halloween-themed event featuring a screening of 'Mary and the Witch’s Flower', alongside a cosplay contest and runway event. Additionally, destinations like Santa Cruz's Mystery Spot and Nebraska's Carhenge provide eerie experiences that intrigue and mystify visitors.