Ghosts, ghouls, goblins and girls in skimpy outfits will roam the streets of State College this weekend. The question is what kind of sugary goodness will provide fuel for their Halloween adventures?

Candy, an obvious asset to any happy Halloween, has been flying off shelves in downtown stores.

"Each day we seem to sell more because it's getting closer to Halloween," said Grace Mehalick, general manager of McLanahan's Student Store, 414 E. College Ave.

Right after Halloween, the store orders its candy shipment for the next year based on that year's Halloween sales, Mehalick said.

Halloween is a "big deal" in State College, said Jerald Olguin, head cashier at McLanahan's Downtown Market, 116 S. Allen St.

"My birthday's on the 27th, so I feel like it's all for me," Olguin said.

When it comes to candy, Olguin said he always goes overboard.

"I buy the kind I like, so in case trick-or-treaters don't come, I have some candy for myself."

As for trick-or-treating in State College this year, people interested can hit the streets from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, according to the Borough of State College Government Web site.

Olguin said he gets very few trick-or-treaters at his door, even though his neighborhood has a lot of kids.

"I have sidewalk chalk to prove it," he added.

Rick Foster, store manager of CVS, 116 W. College Ave., has seen no change in candy trends because of the Halloween season.

"In this store, [candy] is popular 52 weeks out of the year," Foster said.

One popular new type of candy this season that Foster has seen is Hershey's Candy Corn Kisses, which are layered yellow, orange and white like real candy corn. Hershey's Kisses brand celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, according to the Hershey's Web site.

Foster said his personal candy habits have also not changed.

"Christmas and Easter are my weaknesses," he said.

Foster, who lives on Circleville Road in Patton Township, said he keeps candy on hand in case trick-or-treaters show up -- but his street has no sidewalks.

"One of these years I'm gonna get somebody," he said.

A more enticing spot for candy lovers might be Chocolate Madness, 134 W. College Ave. A sign that reads "Welcome to Heaven" greets customers as they enter.

Paul Jensen, owner of Chocolate Madness, said he brings out the Halloween goods a couple of weeks before to ensure freshness. Treats include bat and ghost lollipops, gummy spiders and candy apples, Jensen said.

Wal-Mart spokesperson Ashley Hardie said the chain has seen a rise in sales of single popcorn bags or 100-calorie snack packages, as well as "scary treats," such as gummy eyeballs, fingers and ears.

"Body parts that are gummy are new this year," Hardie said.

Today all dining commons except Simmons will serve a Goth "yum" Halloween Dinner, complete with a chocolate fountain.

Shelby Goldstein (junior-supply chain and information systems) will stick to Snickers for her Halloween fix.

"Snickers has everything you could ever want in one candy," Goldstein said.