Scare up a howling good time with treats and activities for the whole family, including the canine members, at the free Boo in Burien Saturday, Oct. 31.

From noon to 5 p.m., unearthly entertainments, ranging from pumpkin bowling and trick-or-treating to wiener dog races, will materialize in downtown Burien.

Bring the little monsters out for trick-or-treating at businesses marked with an orange Boo in Burien sign. Shops will also serve supernatural store specials and hot treats.

Pumpkins will become bowling balls or works of art at two different locations. Paint a pumpkin at Grocery Outlet, 236 S.W. 152nd St., from noon until the gourds run out. Participants get to take their eerie creations home. Bowl with a pumpkin at Elliott Bay Brewhouse & Pub, 255 S.W. 152nd St., from 1 to 3 p.m.

The family hound has two opportunities to put his or her best paw forward. First, decked-out canines compete in the Costumed Dog Parade, which starts at 3 p.m. Immediately following the parade, watch dachshunds wiggle in the Wiener Dog Race. Register participating pooches for a $2 suggested donation beginning at noon.

Participants will receive doggie gift bags while supplies last. Canine-appropriate prizes will be awarded to costume and race winners.

The two events, including registration, take place on Southwest 152nd Street where it intersects with Ninth Avenue Southwest in Olde Burien.

The fashion competition isn't going just to the dogs. Youngsters can enter their spectral threads in the Children's Costume Contest. Prizes will be awarded for most original, scariest and cutest costume.

To compete, show up at 4 p.m. on Southwest 152nd Street where it intersects with Ninth Avenue Southwest in Olde Burien for judging.

Goodie Gumdrops is sponsoring the contest.

Raise some goose bumps in the haunted house at Moss Chiropractic, 612 S.W. 152nd St., from 1 to 5 p.m. Dr. Jonna Moss and her staff, family and patients have 16 years of terrorizing experience.

The haunted house is not bloody, but it is definitely not suitable for children ages 5 and younger, including babies.

From 1 to 4 p.m., Burien Little Theatre actors will tell Halloween tales at Goodie Gumdrops, 816 S.W. 152nd St. Stories will be adorable and amusing for younger children and spine-tingling for those a little older.

The event centers on Southwest 152nd Street in downtown Burien. Free hayrides will be provided along 152nd Street from noon to 5 p.m., courtesy of Taproot Church, to give fatigued phantom feet a rest.

Primary sponsors of Boo in Burien are Prudential Northwest Realty Associates and the Discover Burien Association. Other sponsors include Moss Chiropractic, Grocery Outlet, Goodie Gumdrops, Elliott Bay Brewhouse & Pub, Taproot Church and Burien Little Theatre.

Discover Burien is a nonprofit organization that works on the economic development and marketing of the city. For more information, call 206-941-7199 or go online to www.discoverburien.com.