1 of 3

Photo by Derek Anderson
Toonie Goyal of Chapel Hill tries to decide if he wants to be a pirate -- this year's most popular choice by far -- or a police officer.
2 of 3

Photo by Derek Anderson
Toonie and his father, Anil, consider a multitude of choices.
3 of 3

Photo by Derek Anderson
Jessica Williams of Carrboro tries on a pair of cat ears. "I'm a cat every year," says Williams.
Costume-seekers flood Durham's Party City store in advance of Halloween.