Lantern or no lantern, Jack. It’s time you carved out a place in this world.

DO
Goth Ball
What: Annual costume fundraiser benefits the Cancer Relief Fund.
Why: It’ll haunt you.
When: Sat. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Where: The Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave., Lower Greenville (214-826-1885).

Boo at the Zoo
What: Little ones can visit trick-or-treat stations, play games, and see special performances.
Why: Full of animal magnetism.
When: Sat. & Sun., 2-5 p.m.
Where: Dallas Zoo, 650 S. R.L. Thorton Fwy., South Dallas (214-670-6826).

GO
Dungeon of Doom
What: Transformed basement doubles as mega haunted house for only a few more nights.
Why: Get to the bottom of it.
When: Thru Oct. 31.
Where: Arlington Museum of Art, 201 W. Main St., Arlington (817-273-5306).

SEE
Nic Nic at Night
What: Nic Nicosia’s Making Pictures installation serves as the backdrop for an artsy costume party featuring food, drinks, and DJ Magicfly.
Why: All in a day’s work.
When: Sat., 9 p.m.-midnight
Where: The Dallas Contemporary, 2801 Swiss Ave. (214-821-2522).

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Partner’s Card
What: Help out The Family Place and get 20 percent off at Escada, Michael Kors, and J. Crew for just a $60 fee.
Why: A spend-spend situation.
When: Sat. Thru Nov. 5.
Where: At more than 600 stores (214-443-7754).