Halloween celebrations across Montreal and the West Island go beyond trick-or-treating. From haunted houses and costume skating to movie screenings and decorations set to music, there are plenty of ways to join the fun. Here are 10 activities to help you plan your Halloween outings.

1- A haunted house in NDG

How much of a scare can you handle? The Saint-Raymond Community center’s haunted house offers milder scares on Oct. 24 from 1 to 5 p.m., followed by a scarier experience from 5 to 7 p.m. Find it at 5600 Upper Lachine Rd. Admission is free.

2- Spend Halloween at De Mésy Park

Why wait until night to celebrate Halloween? De Mésy Park will host a celebration on Oct. 31, with a haunted house, a magic show, and mascot races from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stay for evening scares and movie screenings from 5 to 8 p.m. at 12120 Grenet St. in Cartierville. Admission is free.

3- Dance the night away in Dorval

Ready to show off your Halloween costume on the dance floor? Dorval’s Farewell Ball takes place on Oct. 24 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Sarto-Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335 chemin du Bord-du-Lac–Lakeshore. This adults’ party features a DJ, snacks, a cash bar, and prizes for the best costumes. Reservations are required. Admission is free.

4- Skate into Halloween in DDO

Ready to take your costume onto the ice? DDO’s Halloween on Ice takes place at the Civic Centre arenas on Oct. 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., with skating, candy, reptiles, and a haunted house. Helmets are required for children 12 and under. Admission is $2 with a costume or $3 without, cash only.

5- Join the Halloween fun in Pointe-Claire

Up for a Halloween scavenger hunt? Head to the Olive-Urquhart Sports Centre, 230 Brunswick Blvd., on Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Hocus Pocus hunt, giant games, crafts, and a photo booth. Children can also enjoy free hot chocolate and candy. Some food stands charge extra.

6- Catch a spooky movie in Hampstead

Prefer your Halloween scares on screen? Watch Goosebumps at 30 Lyncroft Rd. on Oct. 25 at 11 a.m., with candy sushi and Halloween slime workshops adding to the fun. Costumes are encouraged, and the event is suitable for children 8 and older. Admission is $5 for residents and $10 for non-residents.

7- Enjoy a Spooktacular evening in Montreal West

Looking for a Halloween evening with the family? Montreal West’s Spooktacular starts at 5 p.m. on Oct. 30 at the Sports and Recreation Centre, with live performers, a photo booth, candy, and family activities. Stay for a screening of Halloweentown at 6 p.m. Hot dogs and hot chocolate are free.

8- Celebrate Halloween in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue

Feeling creative this Halloween? On Oct. 31, children 6 to 12 can make masks at the Peter-Williamson chalet from 12:30 to 2 p.m., while cake decorating runs from 1 to 3 p.m. Both require registration. Free face painting follows at the chalet and Harpell Centre from 2 to 5 p.m.

9- Play Halloween bingo in Saint-Laurent

Will your bingo card bring you a Halloween win? Children 5 to 13 can join a Halloween bingo session at the Vieux-Saint-Laurent Library, 1380 de l’Église St., on Oct. 31 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. Admission is free.

10- Light up the night in Pointe-Claire

How about a Halloween show you can watch from your car? Stillview Lights at 144 Stillview Ave. features lights synchronized to music on 88.3 FM. The show runs nightly through Oct. 31 from 6 to 9 p.m., with possible weekend extensions to 10 p.m. and Halloween hours until 11 p.m. Admission is free.