Now that the fall weather is fully upon us, what better way to celebrate than by attending a full-on Halloween carnival? Or in ABQ Party Space's case, a Sensory Friendly Halloween Carnival. Hosted by To Autism, With Love, the festivities kick off at the space (300 Menaul NW) on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 2pm (tickets from $5 to $10), and the party should go 'til about 11, which lets you know these people can organize a good time. So get the kids ready for some bounce house fun, some raffles, door prizes and more. And how can you say no to an event that promises “sensory friendly” fun as well as a Trick-or-Treat Carnival and a Halloween Dance-a-Thon? Not to mention a costume fashion show, which is pretty much the grand finale to the whole shebang. People can watch their favorite characters and heroes strut their stuff to some slick jams. So kick off Halloween the right way, wrangle the folks and kiddos and don't forget to get creative with those costumes. Who knows? You could be the most fly person on the catwalk. (Mark Lopez)

Shutterbugs gather up your best pieces and pick some to submit for hanging in the new Bernalillo County headquarters when the gov-peeps move to Alvarado Square, happening now until Monday, August 31. The selected photographs will be printed in a large scale and format. They will be used to create a welcoming environment for county customers, county employees and the general public. Some will be used on the windows of the new Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office suite. The photographs should represent the history and character of Bernalillo County and its people, places, landscapes and unique events in our county. There are some big bucks involved as chosen photographers will receive $1,500, with a limit of one photograph per artist. The chosen photos will become part of the public art program’s permanent collection. There is no fee or age limit required to submit. For more information, visit bernco.gov/community-services/current-call-for-entries.aspx. Ends August 31. (Carolyn Carlson)

City on the Edge is a breezy, smart podcast looking at the stories from Albuquerque history that have often been overlooked. Each episode takes a deep dive into a topic like the 1955 crash of TWA flight 260, Sandia Man or the 1918 quarantine. Worthwhile listening that will spur your curiosity about things you didn’t even know about in the city where you live. It’s free and available wherever you get your podcasts. (Clarke Condé)

In the words of Dean Martin, “Baby, it's cold outside.” So lend a helping hand to the homeless folks in Burque by contributing to Astro-Zombies' 8th Annual Holiday Sleeping Bag Drive. Now through Saturday, Dec. 24, drop off new, adult-sized cold weather sleeping bags at the comic store to help local homeless people weather the winter cold. The bags will be distributed throughout the community on Christmas Eve. And for each bag you donate, you'll also be entered in a raffle to win awesome prizes from the likes of Masks Y Mas, Rude Boy Cookies, Archetype Dermigraphic Studio and more. After all, when told, “Baby, you'd freeze out there,” even Dean's lady asked him to lend her a coat. (Renée Chavez)