If you like scary characters and candy on Halloween 301 Smith Street in Milford could be a destination.

Michael Garrett is operating his annual Halloween Display at his home Wednesday evening with the help of some volunteers portraying scary characters. He spends weeks preparing for this event. “I work on it all month when the weather allows me, plus around my work schedule. I actually take during Halloween time so that I can get it all set up.

Over the years since he began this activity back in 1991 Garrett estimated he has spent thousands of dollars on Halloween characters and displays. One popular item every year is the “big gold winged reaper.” Garrett said that’s one of the first things you see when enter an inflatable castle entrance. “He’s a big old seven-foot winged reaper with a big old sickle and he talks, his eyes light up, his head moves, his chest changes colors.”

There is no admission charge for this event, which is scheduled 7-9 p.m. on Halloween night ( Wednesday evening ). Those attending will also receive candy.

Garrett estimated each year he typically gets about 200 visitors for this Halloween event.