LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The countdown to Halloween is over, and on Friday night, the city will be packed with trick-or-treaters and events that sure give people a good scream.

KARK 4 Today got a chance to get in on some of those events, one of many being the Halloween Family Fest hosted by the Sweet Home community.

Jessica Wise and her husband, Earl Wise, are the two hosting the event. Wise said it's aimed at bringing families together for a southern-like Halloween celebration.

"We have everything set up, and luckily it didn't take too long. We have food vendors, an animal petting zoo, and a kids' art station," Wise said.

She said this is her first year hosting an event like this. She's originally from California and says she found a new sense of community when moving to Arkansas and wants

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