Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area.

Oct. 31

Halloween Howl: Duarte Parks and Recreation presents the event with costume contests, trick-or-treating and a fun zone, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31. Free admission. Check the website for costume contest schedule (by ages). Fun zone fee $1 per attraction; $5 wristband for unlimited. Royal Oaks Park, 2627 Royal Oaks Drive, Duarte. accessduarte.com.

Trick or Treat Village – County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation: Loma Alta Park, 5-8 p.m. (3330 N. Lincoln Ave., Altadena; 626-398-5451). Amelia Mayberry Park, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31 (13201 E. Meyer Road, Whittier; 562-944-9727). For more Halloween programs at county parks, check the website for recreation centers and their programs, Oct. 31. See the Oct. 8 post on Fa

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