It's not all about candy for the Island's youngsters this year.

There are many events going on to keep them excited before the trick or treating of Halloween night when the ghouls and goblins come out to play.

Today:

Volcanic Productions' Children's Haunted Playground takes place at Kaleidoscope, Jubilee Road, Devonshire between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Parking is at Christ Church, Devonshire.

Saturday:

WindReach Bermuda Harvest Festival runs between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Attractions include a pumpkin carving competition, costume competition, a performance by gombeys, a petting zoo, and food stalls. For more information telephone 238-2469 or e-mail windreach@windreach.bm. Parking is available at Astwood Park and Warwick Long Bay. Shuttle service is provided by Project Action.

Aberfeldy Nurseries is holding a decorated/carved pumpkin competition. Entries must be dropped off before 4 p.m. on Saturday. The winners will be chosen at 2.30 p.m. the following day and can be taken home at 4 p.m. for Halloween festivities.

Masterworks' is to host Halloween-themed crafts for kids of all ages between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. There will also be salsa dancing for kids courtesy of SeaBreeze Salsa. Telephone 236-3356 for more information or visit www.bermudamasterworks.com.

Sunday:

Aberfeldy Nurseries is holding a decorated/carved pumpkin competition. Entries must be dropped off before 4 p.m. on Saturday. The winners will be chosen at 2.30 p.m. the following day and can be taken home at 4 p.m. for Halloween festivities.