Oct. 29

1. Walk MS: Austin

This charity walk series takes place at over 550 U.S. locations and to date has raised $920 million for multiple sclerosis research, programs and community. Teams and families are able to join and register for the event, which is fully accessible to everyone. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: Free, but donations are encouraged. The Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Boulevard, Round Rock. 855-372-1331. www.nationalmssociety.org

2. Trunk or Treat Adoption Event

Pflugerville Animal Shelter hosts a trunk or treat event from 11 a.m-3 p.m. Come in costume to trick or treat and see the animals ready for adoption at the shelter. Cost: Free. 1600 Waterbrook Drive, Pflugerville. www.plugerville.com/Calendar

3. 2016 Bark-B-Que Cook-off

A sanctioned cook-off hosted by Starmark Animal Behavioral Center to benefit the Hutto Dog Park. Judging will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by a washer and horseshoe tournament. Pet adoption will also take place. Cost: Free (admission), $20 (registration for tournament), $150-$160 (cook-off entrance fee). 200 County Road 197, Hutto. www.HuttoDogPark.wordpress.com

4. Dia de los Muertos procession and festival

The fifth annual celebration includes crafts, children’s activities, art, food vendors and a featured performance by Las Fenix, a family musical act from Houston. Williamson County Hispanic Heritage Committee, Round Rock Ballet Folklorico, the city of Round Rock, Round Rock Arts and Univision co-sponsor the traditional Mesoamerican holiday event, which honors both death and the cycle of life. 1-8 p.m. Cost: Free. Centennial Plaza, 301 W. Bagdad, Round Rock. 512-218-7014. www.roundrocktexas.gov/event/dia-de-los-muertos-procession-festival

5. Halloween at the Y

The CHASCO Family YMCA of Round Rock celebrates Halloween with carnival games, inflatables, rides, candy, music and prizes. Participants can also enter a costume contest. 2-9 p.m. Cost: $8 per person. The Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. 512-615-5511. www.ymcagwc.org

Oct. 30

6. The Great Pumpkin Festival

Saint Richard’s Episcopal Church hosts the annual festival with live music from Lost and Nameless Orchestra; food trucks; trunk or treat, which offers trick-or-treating from car to car; carnival games; and more. 2-6 p.m. Cost: Free. The Dell Diamond west parking lot, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. 512-255-5436. www.saintrichards.org/pumpkins

7. Walk for Food Allergy

Hosted by the Food Allergy Research and Education organization, walkers are encouraged to raise funds and awareness for the 15 million Americans with food allergies. The event features a food-free Halloween party for children. Kyle Dine, a food-allergic musician, performs educational music. 2 p.m. Cost: Free, but donations are encouraged. The Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. 469-317-3227. www.foodallergywalk.org/austin2016

Oct. 31

8. Fall Fun Festival

The Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to its monster-themed festival for toddlers and preschoolers. The event has carnival games, arts and crafs, hayrides, and punch and cookies. 9-11:30 a.m. Cost: Free. Old Settlers Park, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. 512-218-5540. www.roundrocktexas.gov/parksandrec

9. Treats on East Street

Hosted by the Hutto Parks and Recreation Department, patrons visit spooky booths, trunk or treat and receive candy. 5:30-8 p.m.. Cost: Free. Downtown Hutto. 512-759-4000. www.huttotx.gov

10. Halloween Pfood Drive

The event benefits Storehouse Food Pantry in Pflugerville and is co-sponsored by the city of Pflugerville, Pflugerville Police Department and Travis County ESD 2. 6-7 p.m. Cost: Admission is a non-perishable food item. 200 block of West Main Street, Pflugerville. 512-251-7799. www.pfchamper.com