The horrors persist, but so do we — and so will the many, many spooky events returning soon or taking place for the first time in just a couple more weeks. Halloween approaches, as do the harvest parties and costumes and trick-or-treats and whatnot happening in Homer, Anchor Point and across the peninsula. You can’t outrun the creepy fun, but you can distract yourself with other things going on this week. For details, check out these Best Bets.

BEST HARVEST FEST BET: Join SVT Health and Wellness in Anchor Point on Friday, Oct. 17 from 1-4 p.m. for a fall-favorite Harvest Fest! Featuring crafts, snacks, a photo booth, hot cider, cocoa and more, all ages are welcome at this event. For more information, call 907-226-2238. 72351 Milo Fritz Ave.

BEST “ET TU, BRUTE?” BET: The Mud Bay Bards of Pier One Theatre present “Julius Caesar” on the Homer High School Mariner Theatre stage, directed by Kathleen Gustafson. If you don’t know who Julius Caesar was or the general plot of the play, you’re in for a sharp surprise. Opening night is Friday, Oct. 17; the show will also run Oct. 18-19 and Oct. 24-26. Find showtimes and tickets online at pieronetheatre.org.

BEST LANDSLIDE HAZARD FORUM BET: “Landslide Hazard Forum” might sound ominous, but this event is worth your while! Come join this important community-focused conversation about landslide hazards in Homer on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. at Kachemak Bay Campus. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Organized by the City of Homer, the Homer Soil and Water Conservation District, University of Alaska Anchorage via the Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, and a local geologist and hydrologist, this event aims to help locals learn about landslide risks and what questions remain unanswered. Come learn lessons from other communities that have successfully addressed similar challenges and hear presentations from experts on their real-world experiences managing landslide hazards. Attendees will also hear local perspectives about the current state of landslide science and potential management approaches for Homer, and have an opportunity to ask questions, share concerns and contribute ideas. For more information, contact City of Homer Community Development Director Julie Engebretsen at 907-435-3119. 533 E. Pioneer Ave.

BEST WELLNESS WEDNESDAY BET: South Peninsula Hospital’s Wellness Wednesdays are back! On Oct. 22, join providers from Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic for a conversation on breast cancer screening that covers current guidelines, age-specific recommendations, the role of personal and family history and tips for navigating your care. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — don’t miss out on this community event, held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Kachemak Bay Campus. After, enjoy an hour of Yin Yoga led by Metis Riley. As always, free soup and bread will be provided, and all are welcome! Kachemak Bay Campus, 533 E. Pioneer Ave.

BEST SPOOKY SEASON SCAVENGER HUNT BET: The Pratt Museum is hosting a Skeleton Scavenger Hunt for kids, included with admission, during museum open hours through Oct. 31! Lean into the spooky season with the kids and come learn about the many skeletons in the museum’s closet — er, display. The Pratt Museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 3779 Bartlett St.