Trick and treaters are already keeping their eyes open for the best places to go, and our picture gallery will provide a welcome preview.
Remember, the golden rule is to only knock at the houses that are displaying a pumpkin of other decorations. No decorations usually mean that the occupant would prefer some peace on the big night.
Halloween originates from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which then marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter.
Year when people thought that the ‘veil’ between the dead and the living was at its flimsiest at that time and the souls of the dead could return. Thus they lit lanterns with grinning faces the night before to ward off any evil spirits.
People left offerings of food to appease the spirits, and this is thought to be how the tradition of trick and treating evolved.
Halloween originates from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which then marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter.
5. The best Halloween houses to visit in Milton Keynes
Skeletons are the them for this spooky house in Marino Boulevard on Whitehouse. Owner Jiri has done a magnificent job! Photo: Other third party
6. The best Halloween houses to visit in Milton Keynes
This house is in Vanguard Circle on Brooklands. The owner Claire has done a really great job. Photo: Other third party
7. The best Halloween houses to visit in Milton Keynes
Midsummer Place shopping centre is running free Halloween events for kids to enjoy this week. They can dress up and gather the treats from the shops and also join in wicked party games between 11am and 2pm each day. Photo: Other third party
8. The best Halloween houses to visit in Milton Keynes
Gulliver's in Milton Keynes is staging a special Fright Fiesta this week. There's a lively, festival-style atmosphere brimming with colour, costumes, music and freaky festivities. You can book online at https://www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/fright-fiesta. Photo: Other third party