5 Things

Good morning, Douglaston.

Halloween is right around the corner. Today, Patch will post a list of the scariest places to celebrate the holiday, including a haunted road, several haunted house attractions in the five boroughs and a legendary event in Westchester County.

This morning, we will put up our Day Tripper column. So, stop by the site to find out which New York City neighborhood is this week's pick.

Tonight, urban designer Norman Mintz will speak to Douglaston residents at the Community Church of Douglaston on the village's revitalization project. Click on the link below and stop by the site tomorrow for our story on the event.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. Read Patch's ongoing Halloween coverage, including today's list of the scariest places in and around the city. 

2. Later this morning, take a look at Day Tripper and Get Out: Weekend Planner and, at noon, drop back by for House Hunt to find open houses in your neighborhood.

3. Listen to speak tonight about the Douglaston Village revitalization project and then stop by the site tomorrow for our story.

4. Community Board 11 and St. Mary's Hospital for Children are hosting a today. 

5. The Bayside Historical Society is hosting an event, ",'" at 7 p.m.