10:18 AM: Get an early start on your Hallo-weekend with the first-ever Alki Beach business-district trick-or-treating! It’s on until noon. See the map here (note that Brocante Beach House at 2622 Alki SW is participating too). This was organized by Outer Space Seattle, whose crew – seen above – is holding down the west end of the map, at 2820 Alki.

11 AM: Other sights seen along Alki – besides participating in trick-or-treating, El Chupacabra is painting Halloween art:

One house just east of Outer Space Seattle and Locust Cider, which is also participating, has clever jack-o-lanterns:

And of course, it’s all about the costumes:

For today’s full lineup, see our daily list or the Halloween Guide. Tomorrow’s big business trick-or-treat events are in The Junction 10 am-2 pm – no extra street closure, but do wander south of the market, along the sidewalks – we’re participating and will see you at KeyBank Plaza) and in downtown White Center starting at 3 pm.