LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska’s state parks and recreation areas will offer a variety of Halloween events during the month of October.

The family-friendly events will include pumpkin carving, costume contests, trick-or-treating and haunted trails and hayrack rides.

More than a dozen Halloween events are planned at parks across the state.

More details of the events are available online at www.OutdoorNebraska.gov/Halloween.