Philly Halloween: Free City Hall candy, costumed crowds, haunted homes

Of course, Halloween is tomorrow and the Philadelphia area is getting into the spooky spirit from free candy at City Hall today to last minute costumes, shopping, packing stores and some West Philadelphia neighborhoods going all out with their holiday or their Halloween decorations. Our Chris O'Connell is live in West Philly where some homeowners are turning their houses into haunted attractions, Chris. Yeah, if you want to get into the holiday, Halloween spirit, go no further than West Philadelphia. Literally every block decorated with, check out one of the homes here behind me. Yeah, before the sun goes down or the trick-or-treating begins, there is plenty of Halloween hustle and bustle across the city. Tricks just treats at Philadelphia City Hall. A free Halloween candy giveaway had people lining up to get their hands on some sweet treats, and you didn't even need a costume. This is great. This is like $20 at least, you know. I'm giving it all to my grandson, so my daughter's going to love it. Not going to sneak a starburst? No, I'm giving him all to him. What's your favorite part about Halloween? Um the candy. Of course what's your favorite? Um Sour Patch Kids. Meanwhile a few blocks away it was a mad dash for masks, makeup and costumes. At Spirit Halloween in Center City the line was long and the clock was ticking for last minute shoppers. Where are you going to be for Halloween? Um, Spongebob Squarepants, bro. So we're going to be a Stormtrooper tonight. What's the costume this year and what was the thought behind it? Shrek and, I don't know, I'm big and so is Shrek. You actually kind of look like the guy on the costume. I kind of do, actually. From Shrek to Stormtroopers, Kentucky Fried Chicken to Sour Patch Kids and everything in between, the last-minute costume scramble was on. For some parents, it was all about getting their kids ready for the big night. One wants to be a prisoner. The other one wants to be a scary clown, and the other one wants to be Iron Man. Do you have enough candy? You can never have enough candy. And for one family visiting from England, the American-style Halloween is a tradition they're happy to embrace. We love it. We're very excited to go into this store. Cool. Spend some money? Spend some more money, yeah. And get some candy? Get some plenty of candy, yeah. But if you want to see where the Halloween really comes alive... Head west, the West Philly Fright Registry is helping Halloween fans find some of the most elaborately decorated homes in the neighborhood. It's a map of spooky stops and haunted houses, from ghosts and ghouls to skeletons and spiderwebs. Around here, Halloween is more than just one night. It's become a neighborhood tradition. Ever since we've been here, it seems like it's one of the most sought-after times of the year. And the best part about the West Philly Fright Registry, you just kind of pull it up on your map. There's no store. You just get the map, drive around and see the spooky houses. Dawn, you might actually run into this guy if you're at 47th and Osage. I like that skeleton behind you. How about your house? Is it all decked out? It is. It is decked out. I love my Halloween decorations and love giving out candy. Can't wait to do it. All right. Now everyone knows. We'll be posting your address. No, just kidding. No! Come on. Thank you. The cost of Halloween candy, unfortunately, is on the rise. We'll have a look at what higher prices could mean for all those trick-or-treaters this year.