Halloween is almost here. In the week leading up to Oct. 31, local schools, businesses and churches are opening their parking lots and buildings for trunk-or-treat events.

Here’s a guide to where families can get candy.

All events are open to the public and free unless otherwise noted.

Friday, Oct. 24

Chemeketa Community College , 4000 Lancaster Dr. N.E., Building 2, 5 p.m. Includes candy and face painting. The college is also collecting coats for a coat drive for farmworkers and others in need.

Saturday, Oct. 25

Downtown trick-or-treat : From 12-5 p.m., trick or treat at participating downtown Salem businesses and stores inside Salem Center, 401 Center St. N.E.

Halloween Dress Rehearsal with Salem Police Department , 333 Division St. N.E., 3-5 p.m. Come in costume for safety tip

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