WEST SEATTLE HALLOWEEN: One more round of 2023 scenes

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It’s been a spirited Halloween season of events and decorations…a few more photos before the night ends:

Among the last decorated-home photos we received were these, from Zach, Colleen, and Melina: “We’re pretty proud of our display this year. Lots of skeletons, lots of lights, lots of pumpkins! 5933 32nd Ave SW”

Shawn and Rob on 48th SW sent a photo late this afternoon of their awareness-raising display and trick-or-treat plan:

Last year approximately 1,500 books were banned in schools across the United Stated and 22% of those books directly addressed issues of race and racism. In an effort to bring awareness to this issue and to encourage people to talk about why everyone should be allowed to choose for themselves and their families what they read, we will be passing out treat bags filled with candy, ACLU bookmarks and $5 gift certificates to Pegasus Book Exchange tonight to the first 100 trick or treaters (young and old)! Exercise your rights. Rebels read banned books!

Meantime, we made a few stops tonight, including our every-few-years visit to the front-yard animatronic “Nightmare on 44th”:

Creator Dave told us earlier this season that this might be the last year for his Halloween-only show full of creepy characters.

Early in the evening, we visited another event that had been listed in our West Seattle Halloween Guide – the block party on 37th in Upper Morgan, Here are the neighbors who joined forces to make it happen:

Also seen in that neighborhood – a reminder that the next holidays aren’t far away:

(added) Larry sent photos “from our Halloween block party tonight on 31st between Elmgrove and Thistle”:

And if you want to stretch out Halloween, Ron and Brian plan to keep their show going a few more nights:

Well, the budget was a little tight this year but we still managed to pull off a fair presentation for our most favorite day of the year! We had over 120+ Trick ‘r Treaters show up at our door, we ran out of the regular-sized candy bars we stocked up on at Costco, and we resorted to offering bananas!

One more time – thank you to everyone who sent photos, video, tips, event listings …. true community collaboration!

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L in PP October 31, 2023 (10:04 pm)

So many terrific displays! Special shout out to Shawn and Rob – thank you for your generosity, and your beautiful message. Read banned books!!

alkiannie October 31, 2023 (10:39 pm)

Shawn and Rob! How wonderful. I don’t know you but I applaud you!

1994 October 31, 2023 (11:05 pm)

Love the Book Bans are Spooky house!! Arbor Heights had a fortune teller out for 2 hours early this evening and a table with trick or treat bags full of garden bulbs for planting! It was a fun year for Halloween ideas and creativity!

Odd son November 1, 2023 (12:56 am)

Not my first year having trick or treaters but I wanted to share that so many nice kids came to trick or treat at my house. All said trick or treat, Happy Halloween, and thank you. Some even said it at the door and while walking back to the sidewalk. Great costumes. Nice parents waving and saying hello and thank you from the sidewalk. I don’t expect all of this but I am thankful. I received a dose of community that I needed and a reminder that civility, innocence, and kindness still exist. Thanks neighbors, for a special night.

Karen November 1, 2023 (5:47 am)

Odd Son, you’re so right 👌. I passed out candy at a friend’s house, besides being so much fun, all the kids small and tall, parents ,were so polite, fun loving. Felt like a connected community/neighborhood moment. Embraced the moment 🎃👻

justme November 1, 2023 (6:38 am)

We had large groups of older teens trick or treating in our neighborhood with very loud foul mouths. It went on until quite late.

HS November 1, 2023 (8:56 am)

I walked home last night and it was so great to see all the costumed kids having a blast. I’m in Larry’s neighborhood and it was great to see several blocks come together with cool decorations creating a fun night for everyone. There was even a cute kid reunion with two kids recognizing each other across the street, “—-, it’s YOU!” and dramatically running towards each other, in huge costumes, for a big bear hug 😂

Spencer November 1, 2023 (9:21 am)

Loved the spotlights this season on WSB. I took note of all the homes that looked really cool and made a circuit to visit them all last night – too much fun!! And seeing all the trick or treaters was a delight. What a fabulous Halloween, thank you West Seattle! 😄😄

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