With temperatures in the upper 60s, hundreds of youngsters don their costumes and trick-or-treat throughout the Village of Gowanda. Before going for the goodies, however, cider and donuts are enjoyed at the fire hall and the traditional costume judging takes place. Costumes range from the comical and cute to the scary and grotesque, displaying a broad spectrum of creativity.

Five and under winners - From left are: Honey Pot Trent Lone, 7 months, and his mom, Cassie; Holstein Mary Elizabeth Gould, 2, and her mom, Melissa; Friendly Witch Jaeda Hackemer, 4; and Pilot Kenny Kaczanowski, 16 months, and his mom, Mary Ellen Twichell.	Six- to 10-year-old winners - From left are: Princess Malyssa Farley, 6; Goblin Danielle Sperling, 10; Tinman Gunnar Hubbard, 8; Ghoul Indigo Vantino, 9; and Ghoul John Schott, 10.
Eleven- to 15-year-old winner - Jackal Kelsey Lay, 12.