Halloween is Thursday. Plans are underway to help youngsters celebrate.

Avantara Ipswich will have Trick or Treat for youth on Halloween in the nursing home in Ipswich from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

This year’s Ipswich PTP Halloween Carnival will be Friday, November 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. for kids in fifth grade and younger in the school gym.

Each child will get eight free tickets to play games and win prizes. They can buy more tickets. FBLA will also have a concession stand available during the Carnival. Kids are welcome to wear their costumes if they would like.