Santa Monica families still have several Halloween events ahead, with a free trick-or-treat walk on Montana Avenue, a family night at the YMCA and a live children's show at the Santa Monica Playhouse all on the calendar before Nov. 1.

YMCA Halloween Spooktacular — Thursday, Oct. 29

The Santa Monica Family YMCA hosts its annual Halloween Spooktacular on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event is free and family-friendly, according to the YMCA's website. Whether non-members need to register in advance was not listed on the site.

Santa Monica Playhouse — weekends through Oct. 31

Santa Monica Playhouse presents “Absolutely Halloween” on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m. The interactive musical follows Candy on an adventure to save Halloween. Tickets cost $15 for children 12 and younger and $17.50 for adults.

Vidiots sensory-friendly Halloween — Saturday, Oct. 31

Vidiots lists a sensory-friendly Halloween event on Saturday, Oct. 31. The event includes free pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, a costume parade for young children and not-so-scary Halloween shorts in the theater. Vidiots keeps lighting gentle and volume reduced for sensory-friendly access, according to the listing. Seating is limited, and RSVPs are recommended.

Montana Avenue Halloween Walk — Saturday, Oct. 31

The Montana Avenue Halloween Walk runs from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Kids in costume can trick-or-treat at participating businesses along the avenue, and merchants will offer sales throughout the afternoon. The event listing notes that activity details will be added as plans are confirmed. Bring a bag for candy.

Costume swaps still open

Residents looking for a last-minute costume on the cheap can check Lextober's Ultimate Halloween Swap, which distributes free costumes for children, adults and pets at locations including Heal the Bay near the Santa Monica Pier, the Santa Monica Daily Press reported. Drop-offs and swaps run through Nov. 15.

Nearby for adults: West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval — Saturday, Oct. 31

For those willing to head a few miles east, the City of West Hollywood's Halloween Carnaval returns Saturday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 11 p.m. along a one-mile stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard between North Doheny Drive and North La Cienega Boulevard. The free street festival features a live DJ stage at Santa Monica Boulevard and North San Vicente Boulevard, food trucks and thousands of costumed attendees. The city's free shuttle services will run a special WeHo Halloween Ride route from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m.

For neighborhood trick-or-treating, check with participating neighbors about their plans and timing.