Communities across the United States are gearing up for Halloween with a variety of events catering to different preferences. In the Cape Fear area, local police departments are organizing family-friendly trick-or-treating events, with goodie bags and community support for candy donations. Pittsburgh's rich history of haunted attractions is highlighted by Phipps Conservatory's Fright Nights, a nostalgic event where CitiParks employees transformed the conservatory into a haunted house. South Bend offers a range of Halloween-themed activities, including a carnival at Indiana University and haunted attractions at Niles Scream Park. In Alexandria, events range from ghost tours to a Halloween parade, ensuring both thrill-seekers and families have options to celebrate. Downtown Akron's Fall Fest promises a variety of activities, including a haunted bus attraction and trick-or-treat stations. Meanwhile, Houston hosts numerous trunk-or-treat events to provide safe, fun environments for candy collecting.