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"Carnival of Souls" is a 1962 horror film that was partially filmed in Lawrence.

With Halloween weekend upon us, many upcoming events have a spooky flair. In addition to the pumpkin patch and theatrical tour of downtown continuing into their final week, we can look forward to these additional treats:

THURSDAY:

As mentioned last week, the Free State Film Society is hosting a screening of the cult classic “Carnival of Souls” on Thursday at Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Live music and a talk about the film will precede the event, which will be dedicated to Lawrence filmmaker Herk Harvey and Oldfather Studios. The screening is free for Free State Film Society members; nonmembers can join the Society or pay $10 admission. Doors open at 6:30, music is at 7, film screening is at 7:30; please see libertyhall.net for COVID protocols.

Several venues will be holding “Trunk or Treat” events; for example, Free State High School, 4700 Overland Drive, invites treat-seekers to visit the parking lot between 5 and 6:30 p.m. Donations of dog and cat treats, cat litter, etc., will be accepted for the Lawrence Humane Society; see lawrencehumane.org for the humane society’s current wish list.

FRIDAY:

October’s Final Friday offerings include exhibits at several galleries around Lawrence, among them the Cider Gallery, 810 Pennsylvania St., the Phoenix Gallery, 825 Massachusetts St., and the Wonder Gallery, 15 W. Ninth St. A showing of the “See Lawrence” and “See Douglas County” posters will take place at Sports Pavilion Lawrence, 100 Rock Chalk Lane. See explorelawrence.com for a full Final Fridays listing.

At 7 p.m., the Americana Chamber Orchestra will give a concert organized by KU conductor-composer Tristan McGehee. The program will explore music by American composers; works will include Aaron Copland’s “Appalachian Spring” and Samuel Barber’s “Adagio for Strings.” For in-person and livestream-access tickets, go online to lawrenceartscenter.org/calendar/.

Fans of exotica and swinging, jazzy cocktail music will welcome the return of local favorites BongoTini after a long hiatus. “Long have we languished, lamenting our losses,” say band members, “but now has come again the time for lounging!” Drinking, dancing and frolicking will take place at the Kaw Valley Public House, 444 Locust St., from 7 to 10 p.m. There’s a $5 cover charge at the door.

Revelers 18 years and older can also enjoy Foxy By Proxy Revue’s 12th annual Hextravaganza at Liberty Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m.; the show starts at 8 p.m. Vaccination proof is required for entry; see libertyhall.net for full COVID protocols.

SATURDAY:

Anyone rolling out of bed early Saturday morning can take part in a daytime trick-or-treating experience at the Lawrence Farmers’ Market, 824 New Hampshire St. Wear your costume and bring your treat bucket to the various market vendors for Halloween treats, starting at 7:30 a.m.

Early risers can also enjoy the sight of historic cars from the All British Car Club, which will be parking their vehicles in front of the Brits store, 929 Massachusetts St., from 8 to 10 a.m. Club members in costume will be distributing candy to passersby, who can get a free look at the vintage Triumphs, MGs, Minis and more.

If mornings aren’t your thing, maybe book releases are. Lawrence resident and author Amber Fraley will read from her new novel, “The Bug Diary,” from 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Kaw Valley Public House, 444 Locust St. “The Bug Diary” is a coming-of-age tale with a few campus ghosts, an insect mystery and even a special date in North Lawrence. Fraley will read a chapter and have books for sale and signing.

SUNDAY:

Although Sunday’s Halloween festivities will not include downtown-wide trick-or-treating this year, the Lawrence Public Library will have a family-friendly event from 4 to 6 p.m. Follow the friendly Library ghosts to find special treats. Costumes are encouraged. The Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St., will also offer trick-or-treating for kids, including a ghostly scavenger hunt, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Another long-awaited event takes place at 5 p.m., when 2021 Kansas Music Hall of Fame nominees Son Venezuela give a special matinee show at the Replay Lounge, 946 Massachusetts St. Cover charge is $7.

MONDAY:

The University of Kansas Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies will host a community Día de los Muertos celebration from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at South Park. The event will include Mexican folkloric dancing, stories, food and a community ofrenda.