Halloween costumes and holiday decorations arrive at local stores with a little help from monster machinery. Get a closer look at the eerie equipment that moves cargo at the Port of Tacoma during a free Oct. 27 guided bus tour.

Tour details: Wednesday from 2 to about 3:30 p.m. It begins and ends at the Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Rd.

Space is limited for this free tour and reservations are required. Children age 6 and older are welcome. Photo identification is required for passengers 17 years of age and older. Reserve your free seat by calling (253) 383-9463 or e-mailing bustours@portoftacoma.com.

About the Port of Tacoma
The Port of Tacoma is an economic engine for South Puget Sound, with more than 43,000 family-wage jobs in Pierce County and 113,000 jobs across Washington state connected to Port activities. A major gateway to Asia and Alaska, the Port of Tacoma is among the largest container ports in North America. The Port is also a major center for bulk, breakbulk and project/heavy-lift cargoes, as well as automobiles and trucks.