The Claremont Village is gearing up for the city’s annual Halloween Spooktacular on Thursday, October 31, providing tricks and treats as well as free games and entertainment for the whole family.

Over 40 Village businesses, marked with balloons and a special poster, will be handing out free goodies to trick-or-treaters from 3 to 5 p.m. Other festivities, taking place at the Claremont Depot, include free games and entertainment from 4 to 7 p.m. a dog costume contest at 5 p.m., a wildlife presentation at 5:30 p.m. and a children’s costume contest at 6:30 p.m.

Maps listing all participating locations will be available at the Claremont Depot (200 W. First St.) and City Hall (207 Harvard Ave.). For more information about this year’s Halloween Spooktacular, visit the city’s website at www.ci.claremont.ca.us or call 399-5490.