Costume ball, 'Boo at Bloedel' and Thriller dances highlight Halloween in Bellingham

Haunted houses and scary celebrations are already under way in Whatcom County. Here are a few highlights. For more events, or for details on these events, go to calendar.bellinghamherald.com and type in "Halloween" or "Holiday" in the "What" search box.

The two major kids-trick-or-treating events are from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, in downtown Bellingham; and from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, in historic Fairhaven.