Valley-Wide's annual Halloween Spooktacular at Rancho Bella Vista Community Center in French Valley will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.

A safe and fun, and free, alternative to trick or treating, the center will be full of chills and thrills with games, candy and lots of fun!

The center is at 31757 Browning St., Murrieta. Information: (951) 894-1468