The time is nearly here: Spooky things will soon be taking over Tuckerton and Little Egg Harbor. All kinds of Halloween happenings are on the schedule throughout the area.

First things first: the candy. Little Egg Harbor Township will host its Trunk or Treat on Friday, Oct. 16 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Edward Thornton Little Egg Harbor Community Center at 319 West Cala Breeze Way. Participating vehicles must register by Oct.