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34 places around the Chattanooga area to celebrate Halloween, Day of the Dead

Staff file photo / Jackson Sanchez, 2, participates in the costume parade during the Haunted Market at First Tennessee Pavilion on Oct. 31, 2021. The annual event at Chattanooga Market returns Sunday, Oct. 30.
Staff file photo / Jackson Sanchez, 2, participates in the costume parade during the Haunted Market at First Tennessee Pavilion on Oct. 31, 2021. The annual event at Chattanooga Market returns Sunday, Oct. 30.

Ready to get your spook on this weekend? Here are 34 places to celebrate Halloween and/or Mexico’s Day of the Dead.

A previously announced Saturday event, the Monster Mash Bash at Bode Chattanooga, has been canceled.

WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY

— Spookapalooza Pumpkin Carving continues at DeSoto State Park, 7104 DeSoto State Parkway NE, Fort Payne, Ala. This on-your-own carving contest is open to all ages, any theme, with judging based on overall appearance, creativity, neatness and originality. Entries must be turned in by noon CDT Saturday. Winners will be announced Sunday on social media. Questions? Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov.