It's nearly time for ghouls, witches, and vampires to take over the Greater New Bedford area as Halloween quickly approaches.

This spooky holiday brings with it harmless mischief, tasty treats, and a few surprises. It's that time of year when kids receive a ridiculous amount of candy from strangers while wearing adorable or scary costumes, when spiders are fun, and pumpkins litter the area.

So, start planning your costume now and make sure to take advantage of all the chilling entertainment this month has to offer.

Don't miss out on any of the frighteningly fun events planned for the SouthCoast. Here are some of the haunted happenings coming to Greater New Bedford soon:

Boo at the Zoo

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in October

Where: Buttonwood Zoo, 425 Hawthorn St.

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