Entertainment Editor

The pumpkin is carved and the costume selected — the only thing left is to decide what to do for Halloween.

The big events, as usual, are at the theme parks with Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, Disney’s Not So Scary event and SeaWorld’s Spootacular event taking top honors.

The lines will be long at Universal for the horror nights, one of the most popular Halloween events in the country. If available and you just have to go, buy one of the VIP packages. It is in addition to Halloween Horror Nights admission, but it is the only way to make it through all of the haunted houses on Halloween night. For more information call 407-363-8000.

Likewise, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Event, also will be crowded, and most likely sold out for tonight, Halloween. You do get one more chance at trick-or-treating throughout the Magic Kingdom Sunday. Event hours are 7 p.m. to midnight. In addition to tricks and treats, there is a spooky parade and fireworks show. Call 407-939-6244 for more information.

SeaWorld’s Spooktacular also ends tonight, and it includes treats and Halloween-themed fun. The Spooktacular is included with regular SeaWorld admission. For more information call 888-800-5447.

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Silver Springs also is hosting its Fright Night at Silver Springs with Terror Island and the Gatorman River Cruise. For ticket information, call 352-236-2121.

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In Osceola County, Forever Florida has a Haunted Zipline Adventure, a unique way to get some Halloween thrills as you zip above Halloween thrills via a zipline. There also is food, live entertainment and more. Admission is free. Optional events include the zipline ($85), hayrides ($5) and a haunted coach safari ($10). Admission is free. Call 407-957-9794 for more information.

Also in the county is the city of St. Cloud’s Trails of Terror at Peghorn Nature Park. The event will be from 7-11 p.m. at the park today and Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 children. This event may be too scary for younger children. For more information, go to www.stcloud.org or call 407-957-7243.

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The Zoo Boo Bash is back at the Central Florida Zoo today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is trick-or-treating at candy stations throughout the zoo. Youngsters can wear costumes, take a haunted hayride, get their face painted and more. The educational event also talks about the myths and realities of some misunderstood animals. For more information call 407-323-4450 (Ext. 136), or visit www.centralfloridazoo.org. Cost is $11.95 for adults, $9.95 seniors, $7.95 children ages

3-12.

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The Orlando History Center will host a safe trick-or-treat adventure today from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. The center features three floors of trick or treating and some not-so-scary adventures. Admission is free, children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 407-836-850 for information.

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Halloween Eves event is back at the Pioneer Village in Kissimmee today from 7-9 p.m. The event features local ghosts in the eerie setting of the Pioneer Village after dark. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own battery operated lanterns. Not recommended for very young children. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children under 15.

For more information call 407-396-8644. The Osceola County Historical Society Pioneer Village is at 750 N. Bass Road (just off U.S. Highway 192) in Kissimmee.

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For adults in downtown Orlando is PlazaWeen at Wall Street Plaza. The event includes live music and a costume contest from 9 p.m.- 2 a.m. There is a cover charge.

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The city of Cocoa hosts the second Halloween in the Village on Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Historic Cocoa Village and the Riverfront Park. Festivities include roving magicians, pumpkin decorating, spooky music, balloon artists, a children’s costume contest and a pet costume contest, bounce house, and more. Children can visit the Historic Cocoa Village Trick or Treat Trail between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. for candy. Don’t miss the movie on the outdoor screen at 7 p.m. The movie is rated PG. Call 321-639-3500 for more information. Admission is free.

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Crane’s Roost Park, in Altamonte Springs, continues to host one of the areas most popular Halloween events, Halloween at Crane’s Roost Park.

The free trick-or-treat event is held on Halloween from 5-9 p.m. There will be costume contests for children and adults beginning at 6 p.m. at the Eddie Rose Amphitheater. Prizes will be awarded.

The trick-or-treat part of the event features haunted booths around the lake, each with candy and other goodies.

There also is live entertainment, music and games and music, light and water show at the fountain on the plaza. For more information go to UptownAltamonte.com or call 407 571-8463.