Halloween is just around the corner and several businesses are taking advantage of the spooky festivities.Eight participating businesses are offering their own version of the scary holiday with tricks and treats, discounts, door prizes and specials.Many downtown shops aren’t usually open Saturdays, but they’re making an exception for this weekend.Their second annual Downtown ‘Ghouls’ Day Out’ is taking place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., this Saturday.Downtown Fitness and Activewear Boutique at 211 N. Austin has the Butter Stick Bakery, JV Forever Linked Permanent Jewelry and AHA Mercantile as special guest vendors.PS 140 Hat Company, located at 207 N. Austin,