For thrill-seeking, spooky-season lovers, there is no more bewitching a treat on Long Beach Island than events sponsored by Ship Bottom and Surf City first responders on consecutive nights this month.

(Photo by Ryan Morrill)

Halloween events kick off on Friday, Oct. 24 at the Ship Bottom boat ramp, located just off the Causeway on Shore Avenue. Sponsored by the Ship Bottom Police Department, the fourth annual event is slated to take place between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.