Wide-eyed Eric Branco enjoys the first lollipop of his young life while he watches the array of costumed characters at the Hollywood Park Halloween Carnival on Friday. The Hollywood Park Homeowners Association sponsored the event. Courtesy photo

Chills in Castle Hills

Hailey Beuhler and Kaylee Burnette aren’t caught in a net; they’re enjoying the moon bounce at the Castle Hills Halloween party. 

Little Olivia Karutz gets ready to roar as a lion cub at the Halloween party Oct. 31 at Castle Hills City Hall. Courtesy photos