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The Filoli estate is decorated for Halloween with its Nightfall event, featuring candlelit tours of the historic house and spooky decorations in the gardens. “NIghtfall” is offered Wednesdays-Sundays through Nov. 3 at the historic Woodside property. Courtesy Jeff Bartee.

There are two types of people when it comes to Halloween: those who lean into the spooky and scary side of the holiday, and those who favor the fun frivolity over frightening festivities.

Whichever side you find yourself on, there’s no shortage of ways to mark Halloween on the Peninsula, including lots of events in the leadup to Oct. 31. From “Nightfall at Filoli” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” to live music, parties and a trove of trick-of-treating opportunities for kids, here’s how to celebrate Halloween with traditions new and old. […]

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