Planet X Comics hosts a Halloween ComicFest event 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the shop, 2085 Springwood Road, York Township. It will host a Free Comic Book Day with appearances from local writers and comic characters. The event also features a candy giveaway, kids coloring contest and costume contests for kids and adults. The fun continues Sunday. For details, call 717-747-1092 or visit planetxcomics.wordpress.com. Other local comic shops are also hosting Halloween events. For details, www.yorkblog.com/books.