HALLOWEEN EVENTS : Even the dog can get a treat this year. (No trick required.)

And who said Halloween was only for youngsters? Across the South Bay over the next week, there are enough Halloween-related activities to provide something for everyone. That includes kids, senior citizens and dogs--yes, even dogs. Turns out there is a costume contest for dogs in Manhattan Beach.

Other than that, there are the traditional carnivals, haunted houses, ghost tales and costume contests designed to scare you stiff or silly this week and next week across the South Bay.

Check for the spooky fun nearest you, and remember to watch out for Trick-or-Treaters crossing your path.

Halloween Workshop--Hawthorne Plaza will sponsor a free Kids Klub workshop helping children decorate a Halloween trick or treat bag and carve a pumpkin (children are asked to bring their pumpkins); Hawthorne Plaza, at Hawthorne and El Segundo boulevards, Hawthorne; noon to 3 p.m. Saturday; information: (310) 676-MALL.

Kids Films--Halloween stories and films for elementary school-age children; films include “The Vanishing Pumpkin,” “The Dancing Skeleton” and “Trick or Treat”; San Pedro Regional Branch Library, 931 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro; 3:30 p.m. Monday; information: (310) 548-7779 (free).

Hawthorne Carnival--Hawthorne Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring its annual Children’s Halloween Carnival; carnival includes game booths, costume contests and Witch’s Cavern; Hawthorne Memorial Center, 3901 El Segundo Blvd., Hawthorne; 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30; information: (310) 970-7230 (free).

Scary Stories--The Norris Theatre’s Children Outreach Project and Ruby’s present tale-spinner Jon Spelman, who will read Halloween short stories; program is intended for children ages 5 to 11; proceeds benefit Norris Theatre’s Children’s Outreach Project; Norris Theatre, Crossfield Drive at Indian Peak Road, Palos Verdes Peninsula; 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31; information: (310) 544-0403 ($15).

Beacon House--The Beacon House men’s alcohol and drug recovery program will sponsor a haunted house in the center’s nearly century-old Victorian house; Beacon House is a nonprofit residential recovery program for homeless male alcoholics; Beacon House, 10th and Beacon streets, San Pedro; 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31; information: (310) 514-4940 (25 cents).

Dracula--The Lawndale Ensemble Theatre will present “Dracula,” based on Bram Stoker’s vampire classic; Rice Auditorium, Leuzinger High School, 4118 W. Rosecrans Ave., Lawndale; 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Oct. 30 and 31; information: (310) 322-7880 ($8 at door, $7 in advance, $5 for seniors).

YMCA Seniors--The Torrance-South Bay Area Family YMCA is sponsoring a Halloween Party for older adults; magician “Lord Byron” will perform; Torrance-South Bay YMCA, 2900 W. Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance; 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 30; information: (310) 325-5885 ($2 tickets must be purchased in advance).

Elks Lodge--Haunted house, costume contest, games and dancing; Redondo Beach Lodge No. 1378, 315 Esplanade, Redondo Beach; 4 p.m. Oct. 31; information: (310) 372-8488 ($5).

Halloween Bash--Live music, dancing, costume contest and food will be featured at party at Hawthorne American Legion; Hawthorne American Legion, 14124 S. Prairie Ave., Hawthorne; 7 to midnight Oct. 31; information: (310) 675-1313 ($6).

Howl-O-Ween--Costume contest for dogs will be among the activities for owners and canine pets; proceeds benefits Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; Pacific Christian Center, 1401 Pacific Ave., Manhattan Beach; 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 31; information: (310) 379-8893 ($2).

Manhattan Village--Photos with Mr. Pumpkin, art face painting, costume contest, haunted house, and a mall trick-or-treat will be part of activities in a fund- raiser for the Mira Costa High School Band; Manhattan Village, Sepulveda Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue, Manhattan Beach; 1 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31; information: (310) 546-5556 ($2).

Lawndale Festival--The Lawndale Rotary Club is staging a Halloween Festival, which will feature a costume contest, games, prizes, and free hot dogs and candy; Alondra Park, 3850 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Lawndale; 6 p.m. Oct. 31; information: (310) 323-825 (free).

Manhattan Beach Carnival--The Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Department sponsors its annual Halloween Penny Carnival, Costume Parade and Haunted House; event is designed for children ages 6 to 12, younger children must be accompanied by an adult; Manhattan Heights, 1600 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach; 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31; information: (310) 545-5621, Ext.321 (25 cents for admission to Haunted House).

Torrance Carnival--Torrance Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring its annual Halloween Carnival; children can participate in costume parade and such games as dart throw, ring toss, and football throw; pizza, hot dogs, chips and other foods available at food booths; Ball Fields 1 and 2 at Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance; 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31; information: (310) 618-2930.

Redondo Carnival--A Halloween Carnival featuring games and activities for children will benefit Alta Vista Elementary School; Alta Vista Elementary School, 815 Knob Hill, Redondo Beach; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; information: (310) 316-4864.

Carson Carnival--Scott and Del Amo Parks will host haunted houses and carnivals for older youths (a special carnival house will be available for tots ages 2 to 5 at Scott Park from 6 to 9 p.m.); activities include games, costume contest, stage entertainment, coloring contest, teen dancing and free candy; Scott Park, 23410 Catskill Ave., Carson; Del Amo Park, 703 E. Del Amo Blvd., Carson; 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31; information: (310) 825-0212, Ext. 234 ($1 for haunted houses, .50 cents for games).

Gardena Carnival--Gardena Recreation and Human Services Department will hold Halloween carnivals at each of the city’s six parks; the carnivals will include costume contests, haunted houses, free cartoon shows, and contests in pie eating and bubble gum blowing; 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 30; locations and information (all 310 area code): Bell Park, 14708 S. Halldale Ave. (217-9557); Freeman Park, 2100 W. 154th Place (217-9558); Recreation Park, 15800 S. Brighton Ave. (217-9561); Rowley Park, 13220 S. Van Ness Ave. (217-9562); Thornburg Park, 2320 W. 149th St. (217-0560), and South Gardena Park, 1200 W. 170th St. (217-9563).

Recreation Center Carnivals--Los Angeles City Recreation and Parks Department is sponsoring a number of Halloween carnivals in the South Bay Area:

* Anderson Senior Center, 828 Mesa St., San Pedro; 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Thursday and Oct. 30; information: (310) 548-7595.

* Banning Recreation Center, 1331 Eubank St., Wilmington; noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 31; information: (310) 548-7776.

* Normandie Recreation Center, 22400 S. Halldale, Torrance; noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 31; information: (310) 328-3689.

* Peck Park Recreation Center, 560 N. Western Ave., San Pedro; 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31; information: (310) 548-7580.

* Rancho San Pedro, 275 W. 1st St., San Pedro; 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31; information: (310) 548-7727.

* Rosecrans Recreation Center, 840 W. 149th St., Gardena; 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31; 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31; information: (310) 327-3653.

* Westchester Recreation Center, 7000 Manchester Ave., Westchester; 2 to 3:30 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31; information: (310) 670-7473.