Halloween night begins with the community centers this year. Check them out for a howlin‘ time! Trick-or-treat around the La Jolla Riford Library: Settle in for Halloween story time or get busy with crafts this morning, Oct. 29 at 10:30 a.m. at the library, 7555 Draper Ave. For more information call (858) 552-1657. Standley Recreation Center will host a free Halloween carnival on Friday, Oct. 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 3585 Governor Drive. The carnival will feature a Halloween costume contest, an array of carnival games including mini-putt, a fun jump and tic-tac-toe, an arts and crafts table and a snack station. Families can pose for a photo in front of a scarecrow and hay scene. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume. Contest schedule: non-walking – 6 p.m.; walking to age 2 – 6:10 p.m.; 3-4 years – 6:20 p.m.; 5-7 years – 6:30 p.m.; 8-10 – 6:40 p.m.; 11-12 years – 6:50 p.m.; adults – 7 p.m. For more information call (858) 552-1652. La Jolla Recreation Center will host a Halloween festival from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 615 Prospect St. Participants can parade in the costume contest, ride a pony, bounce on the inflatable jump, have their faces painted or compete in the carnival games. Four tickets cost $1. Costume contest schedule: age 2 and under – 1:30 p.m.; 3- to 4-year-olds – 2 p.m.; 5- to 6-year-olds – 2:30 p.m.; 7- to 8-year-olds – 3 p.m.; 9- to 10-year-olds – 3:30 p.m. Information: (858) 552-1658.