Spooky season has arrived in Goleta, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate, from family-friendly trick-or-treating to ice skating and dance parties.

Join the local celebration at the following events.

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara: Annual BOO-cara, 5-7 p.m. 
Thursday, Oct. 30 at 8301 Hollister Ave. Families can enjoy trick-or-treating, games, arts and crafts, and a haunted house, all in a seaside setting. For tickets and more, visit https://tinyurl.com/nvvbd7a7.

Calle Real Shopping Center: Goleta the GHOUL-Land, 3-6 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 31 at Calle Real Shopping Center. A free event filled with candy, live music, face painting, and other family Halloween activities. For more, visit https://tinyurl.com/2pt6fp5n.

Old Town Halloween Candy Crawl & Pizza Party, 3-6:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31 on Hollister Avenue in Old Town. Visit local businesses to collect treats and scan QR codes for a chance to win prizes, including a ride in the Goleta Holiday Parade. Enjoy pizza, games, and Halloween cheer. More at https://tinyurl.com/558kshc4.

The Edge & SAS Dance Studio Halloween Party, 6-11:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 31 at 5710 Hollister Ave. End your Halloween night at The Edge and SAS Dance Studio for a music, food, raffles, dancing, and a costume contest. Admission is $10. For more, visit https://tinyurl.com/4yb2s4ky.

All Booked Up: Candy Swap & Storytime at Dean Coffee, 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at 6100 Hollister Ave. Ste. 1B Trade your leftover Halloween candy for a mystery book, and enjoy a free storytime with local author Julie Dillemuth, celebrating Camila and the Fall Festival.

Each candy trade earns a mystery book and a raffle entry for a signed copy of the book plus a $10 All Booked Up gift card. More information at https://tinyurl.com/4a4rdzbc.

The city reminds residents to watch for trick-or-treaters, use crosswalks, and keep our neighborhoods safe while celebrating.