Halloween is one week from today, meaning it’s crunch time for those of you who have yet to plan a costume or make some party plans, if you are one to partake in the spooky holiday’s festivities.

Assuming you don’t hate candy and fun and a reason to drink booze while wearing a mask, listen up. We’ve compiled all of the Halloween parties, parades, pub crawls and more happening this weekend and next for you to start pulling together your plans. Whether you’d rather spend your Halloween at a zombie party, at a costume contest for pets, or on a haunted trip to the zoo, that’s your call.

Ready for so much fun that it’s scary? Grab your costume and mark your calendar: Here are the best Halloween events happening this year in Boston.

October 24

#ScreamOutLoud – 6 p.m. – Hawthorne Hotel – Join in on this Halloween competition to choose Salem’s next Scream Queen, a live, interactive experience starring guest judge Sharon Needles. Following the competition will be a haunted dance party with DJ Gay Jim of Kiss 108. Tickets start at $69.

3rd Annual Boobie Bash – 6 p.m. – Bell in Hand – Presented by the Miss Pink Organization, this costume party raises money for local breast cancer survivors and their families. There will be drinks, dancing, food and more. Tickets are $20.

October 25

Howl-o-Ween Costume Party – 11 a.m. – Seaport Hotel – Bring your dressed up pup for a Halloween party that will combine both adult and canine treats, and award prizes to the best costumes. Free to attend.

Zoo Howl – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Franklin Park Zoo – Bring the little ones and trick-or-treat amongst the animals this weekend with the Franklin Park Zoo’s Zoo Howl, on Saturday and Sunday. There will be haunted trails, treats from Pretzel Crisps, Plum Organics, Honest Tea and more. Pumpkins will be provided by Whole Foods.

Halloween Pet Parade – 12 p.m. – Faneuil Hall – Get your pet in a costume and come down to Faneuil Hall for a Halloween Parade hosted by Magic 106.7’s Chris Shine. There will be multiple prizes awarded throughout the afternoon.

Halloween Pub Crawl – 12:30 p.m. – The Bell in Hand Tavern – Partake in this Halloween costume crawl that begins at the Bell in Hand and goes through Faneuil Hall. Prizes will be awarded to the most creative costumes.

The Golden Girls Live: Halloween Drag Parody – 6 p.m. – Opus Underground – For a truly unique Halloween experience, head to Salem for The Golden Girls Live, a drag parody. Dorothy, Blanche, Rose and Sophie will get back together for a “lost” episode, followed by an 80s themed dance party. Tickets start at $30.

Halloween Night Hike – 7 p.m. – Franklin Park – No flashlights are allowed for this night hike led by the Franklin Park Coalition, which will take brave hikers through the woods, past old stone ruins and more. Free to attend.

October 26

14th Annual Halloween Horror Marathon – 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Coolidge Corner Theater – Get your Halloween horror fix with a 12-hour marathon at Coolidge Corner Theater, starting at midnight on Saturday and continuing until noon on Sunday.

Market of the Living Dead and Carnival of Curiosities – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – SoWa Open Market – For the last SoWa Open Market of the season, they’re going out with a Halloween-inspired bang. There will be a costume contest with the theme “carnival of curiosities,” so dress appropriately.

October 28

Pumpkins, Ping Pong and Pinwheels – 6 p.m. – Game On! – Partake in ping pong, corn hole, a costume contest, a dance party, crafts and more at this Halloween party to benefit the Boston Children’s Hospital Child Life Department. The Fenway batting cages will be open, too, as an extra bonus. Tickets are $35.

October 29

The Great Pumpkin Carve-Out – 5 to 10 p.m. – Aeronaut Brewing Company – Ever wanted to carve a 20 pound pumpkin for Halloween? Aeronaut Brewing will be hosting two carving sessions of 20 pound pumpkins for a combined-effort Jack-o-Lantern. In conjunction with the carving, the brewing company will be releasing its Pumpkin Festive Ale. Tickets are $10 to carve, or free to just attend.

Paint, Drink and Be Scary – 7 to 11 p.m. – Paint Bar – Paint Bar’s first Halloween party will feature a painting lesson (naturally), a DJ dance session, and a costume contest. Tickets are $4 online or $5 at the door.

Anderson Comedy’s Halloween Extravaganza – 7:30 to 9 p.m. – Middlesex Lounge – Stand up comedy sets, prizes, and Halloween games make for the funniest/scariest night of the season. Costumes are strongly encouraged, and a game called “Who Clowned It Better” will ensue. Free to attend.

Halloween Show with What Time Is It Mr. Fox? – 8 p.m. – Beat Hotel – The cabaret, soul and pop hybrid band What Time Is It Mr. Fox? will provide the soundtrack for Beat Hotel’s Halloween bash on Wednesday. Food, drinks, haunted decor and costumes will complete the party. No cover charge.

October 30

Movie Night at Fenway: ‘Ghostbusters’ – 6 p.m. – Fenway Park – The 2nd annual Movie Night at Fenway will feature ‘Ghostbusters,’ screened on the main video board at centerfield. Gates open at 6 p.m., and the movie starts at 7:15 p.m. Trick or treating on the warning track will take place from 3 to 6 p.m., as well (for kids, sorry). Free to attend.

Room to Grow Halloween Party and Fundraiser – 7 to 10 p.m. – Dillon’s – Room to Grow’s Young Professional Board is throwing their first Halloween party and fundraiser. Party for a good cause – helping babies who are born into poverty – at this costume party with Sam Adams beer, appetizers, and a costume contest. Tickets are $25 online, $30 at the door.

Angels and Demons Party – 9 p.m. – The Lansdowne – Part of the Lansdowne’s Halloween Weekend Blowout, kick off the fun at their Angels and Demons Party, featuring The Pop Disaster.

Radio BDC’s Retro Halloween Party – 9 p.m. – Ned Devine’s – Julie Kramer and Adam 12 of RadioBDC will be the night’s DJs at this Retro Halloween Party, presented by Coors Light.

Digger Dawg – 9 p.m. – Loretta’s Last Call – Part of Loretta’s Last Call’s Halloween Hoedown Weekend, head to the Fenway bar for Digger Dawg and get down country style.

Zombie Prom – 9:30 p.m. – The Beehive – 80s cover band Safety 80 will provide the music for this year’s Zombie Prom at The Beehive. Dress up in your prom night best, but as if you were resurrected from the dead, and join in on an 80s themed dance party with food and drink. No cover charge.

October 31 

Halloween Extravaganza – 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. – Aeronaut Brewing Company – Join Aeronaut and the Somerville Symphony Orkestar for a Halloween Extravaganza party with plenty of beer, live music and food trucks. Free to attend, but a $10 donation is appreciated.

Crawl-o-Ween Bar Crawl Day 1 – 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. – Tia’s – Join Boston VIP List for a Halloween Bar Crawl that starts at Tia’s on the Waterfront and stops at spots like The Place, Mija Cantina and Cheers. Tickets are $10.

Transylvania Halloween Night – 5 p.m. – Pier 6 – Pier 6’s menu will be transformed to feature Transylvanian fare like goulash and apple tart, inspired by Bram Stoker’s Dracula. A Halloween cocktail dance party will follow dinner; costumes are encouraged. No cover charge.

Dine in the Dark – 6 to 9 p.m. – The Hampshire House – If Halloween parties aren’t your thing, you can still partake in the spookiness with Dine in the Dark, Boston’s first dark dining experience. A four course meal, music and a complementing story will bring together the experience, which will take place entirely in the dark at the Beacon Hill mansion, The Hampshire House. Tickets are $72.40 and include everything but alcohol.

Halloween on the Harbor – 7 to 10 p.m. – Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center – Spend your Halloween trick or treating adult style, at this bar and restaurant hop that will offer up treats from Boston’s restaurants and bars. Must be wearing a costume, of course. Tickets are $5.

Halloween Bike Ride – 7:30 p.m. – Copley Place – This costumed bike ride will start in Copley Place and go 10-12 miles before ending up in Allston for an after party at Wonder Bar. Free to attend.

Boston Ballet’s Black and White Masquerade – 7:30 p.m. – Boston Opera House – For a classy Halloween, don your black or white and head to the Opera House for a “Black Swan” performance and masquerade. Masks will be handed out at the performance. Tickets start at $29.

Nightmare in Union Square – 8 p.m. – Brass Union – Brass Union’s first Halloween party will combine tricks and treats (like Halloween themed foods and cocktails), a dance party with DJ Madsol-Desar, and a costume contest into one event. No cover charge.

Mansion Party – 8 p.m. – Emerald Lounge – Three different rooms means three different themes at Emerald’s Mansion Party: Burlesque, Hospital and Jailhouse. Sounds freaky. No cover charge.

BSSC’s Halloween Party – 8:30 p.m. – The Living Room – Join Boston Ski and Sports Club for a Halloween Party at The Living Room, complete with a costume contest that will award a total of $750 in cash prizes. There will be drink specials, a DJ, giveaways and more. Tickets start at $15.

Alec Mac Music and Costume Contest – 9 p.m. – Loretta’s Last Call – For night two of the Halloween Hoedown Weekend, head to Loretta’s for Alec Mac Music and a costume contest.

Haunted Mansion – 9 p.m. – The Greatest Bar – Get dressed up and head to The Greatest Bar for their annual Halloween party and costume contest, which could win you $500 in cash. $10 cover.

Halloween Ball – 9 p.m. – The Lansdowne – Bearfight will perform at The Lansdowne for this Halloween party complete with a costume contest, part of the Halloween Blowout Weekend.

SBS’s Halloween Bash – 9 p.m. – Warehouse Bar and Grill – Presented by Deep Eddy Vodka and Magic Hat, join Social Boston Sports for a Halloween party costume contests, prizes, a dance party and more. Tickets are $30.

Fear at Revere 2 – 9 p.m. – Space 57 at the Revere Hotel – Freaky performers, spooky visuals and LED light show, plus a DJ dance party make up this Halloween bash at Space 57. Tickets are $15.

Vanyaland Halloween – 9 p.m. – Great Scott – Head to Great Scott for a cover show, costume party and dance night, presented by Vanyaland. Vary Lumar will perform as Smashing Pumpkins, The Daily Pravda with guest Ruby Rose Fox will perform as as Lana Del Rey, and Pale Hands will perform as as Robyn. Tickets are $10.

Dyke Night Presents: 16th Annual Raven Halloween Ball – 9 p.m. – Milky Way Lounge – Head to Jamaica Plain’s MilkyWay Lounge for the Raven Halloween Ball, co-sponsored by the GLBTQ Domestic Violence Project. There will be a dance party, costume contest, cocktails, and free tarot card readings. Tickets are $15.

District Howl Halloween – 9 p.m. – District Hall – Music by Never in Vegas, Halloween treats, and a $500 prize for best costume will come together for District Hall’s Halloween party in the Seaport, presented by Bacardi. Tickets are now $10.

Bowlloween 2014 – 9 p.m. – Lucky Strike – Let the good times “roll” (get it) at Jillian’s and Lucky Strike for a unique Halloween/bowling party. There will also be a costumed dance party, presented by Made Nightlife. Tickets are $15.

Goosebumps at Good Life – 9:30 p.m. – Good Life – Part of Good Life’s annual weeklong Haunted House is Goosebumps, a deadly Halloween dance party, featuring a $666 costume contest, Monster Blood shots, and multiple DJs. Tickets are $10.

Halloween Bash and Costume Contest – 10 p.m. – ZuZu – Dance all night at this Eclectic Dance Party Spectacular featuring the Whiskey Barons at ZuZu. A costume contest will take place for the most creative partier. Tickets are $5.

Halloween Extravaganza – 10 p.m. – Tavern Road – Proceeds from Tavern Road’s Halloween party will benefit Boston Youth Sanctuary, so dance all night (in a costume) for a good cause. Tickets are $25.

November 1

Halloween Crawl with Crawl in Boston – 12 to 7 p.m. – Faneuil Hall – Enjoy drink specials and lots of swag with Crawl in Boston’s Faneuil Hall Halloween Bar Crawl. Tickets are $30.

4th Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration – 1 to 6 p.m. – Taza Chocolate Factory – Live music, a Slumbrew beer garden, food trucks, special treats and more will all go down at the Taza Chocolate Factory. Costumes are strongly encouraged.

Allston Costume Crawl – 4 to 9 p.m. – White Horse Tavern – Kick off at White Horse Tavern in Allston and travel to six different bars in costume for drink specials, presented by BarUp and Magic Hat. Tickets are $5.

Halloween For Hope – 9:30 p.m. – The Place – Presented by The Slater Founation to benefit the Ellie Fund, carry on the Halloween celebrations for a good cause at The Place. Tickets are $45 and include appetizers.

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