The Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks will hold more than 130 Halloween-themed events and activities citywide through Monday, Oct. 31.

The events are for children, families and seniors. Times vary, but most are held afterschool, during evenings and on weekends.

Children can enjoy arts and crafts, face painting, cookie and pumpkin decorating and more. Many events will include candy giveaways, costume contests and parades. Additionally, many of the recreation centers will feature haunted mazes and haunted houses.

A costume contest, entertainment and more will be held on Monday, Oct. 31 from noon at 3 p.m. at the Fairfax Senior Citizen Center, 7929 Melrose Ave. For information, call (323)653-1824. The Poinsettia Recreation Center, 7341 Willoughby Ave., is holding a Halloween Carnival on Oct. 31 from 4 to 8 p.m. with a costume contest, trick-or-treating, games and more. For information, call (323)876-5014.

For a complete schedule of Halloween events and activities, visit www.laparks.org.