Still sunny here. We will be lucky to have 10 kids. We used to get two hundred in the 1980s. I remember having to send DH out for more candy when I had already bought and given out sacks of it already.

About 2 dozen so far. I wish they'd just all come at once so we can sit down, but it's still fun. Good costumes.

2 kids up the street hit us up twice and thanked us zero times.

Little sh8ts.

They'll be starting any minute here. Don't expect a whole bunch.

Trick or Treat is one tradition that I won't miss. We only get 20 kids and most of them are not even our neighbors.

I love it. Far be it from me to deny the kids some good fun and memories. I've only had about 20 so far but they have been delightful, respectful, and have said thank you 100% of the time. I simply don't understand the curmudgeons who turn out their lights. Wouldn't you rather be known as a fun person in the area than a cranky old man/woman? But to each their own.

We had about 58....lots of cute costumes and super polite kids - everyone said thank you and many squealed over their "treat". I give out cans of soda pop. It's a fun night!!

Nothing here yet but its not quite 5 PM. I have candy, DH is hopeful, but I really don't expect but a handful of children in this neighborhood if like the last 3 yrs since we've moved. Add to that its raining, and a little bit windy so I didn't put my inflatable yard decorations out (to chase).

We did have the reputation as the fun people when we lived a few blocks away. Once in summer when I was doing yard work, some kids went by on the sidewalk and I heard one say, Be nice to her, that's the lady who gives the good candy on Halloween ;0)

I still have 'good candy', just very few kids to treat. I asked DH just now if he wanted to go up the hill to one of his sisters to pass out candy where there will be many, many children and he said No, that he is staying right here. He may change his mind later, he loves Halloween, or did when it was busy and fun.

Although it is a family oriented area we don't get that many--a disappointment! The reason is that there is a self-designated "Halloween block" about 5 blocks away where all the neighbors get together every year to block off the street and host a big kid-and-parent party, complete with local entertainment. Bus loads of kids attend.

Anyway, it is a PERFECT Halloween evening here: cool without being too cold, foggy/misty and eerie, windy with blowing leaves, smell of wood smoke in the air. I've had about 10 kids so far.

DH and I got home a little late. We have had trick or treaters but missed the early ones. The little ones are a bit in awe but each and every one has been polite saying thank you. I think it is so cute when the kids wish me a Happy halloween. One bunch of littles came with two masked persons taller than me who opened their own candy bags. I also don't get as many as I used to. The weather is perfect.

In the latest group, one of the little girls about 4-5 years old asked me not to give her candy with coconut because her mommy does not like coconut. Oh how I remember those days of enjoying the candy as much as the kids!

Ah, the high school kids are arriving. One cheerleader gabbing on her phone.

Most kids and especially the parents have been very polite and appreciative - especially of our decorations and good lighting. We've had several take photos and film!

One little Princess ran from our house screaming, "Nerds!!! I got Nerds!!!"

That made my night.

Lots of parents dressed up, too! I love it when the parents really get into it. A neighbor has a little pit fire and booze. I didn't go tonight so I could share the candy giving with DH.

I just had a group of 5 with 3 skeletons. Two of the skeletons had skeleton masks and bones markings on their suits. One had no mask and was wearing just a long black robe--he looked like a monk. I asked him what he was and he said "skeleton." I asked where the mask was and he said it was uncomfortable so he left it at home. I asked where the bones were and he looked confused. Still, he insisted along with his brothers that he was a skeleton. So cute!

I love Halloween! I have decorations in the house and on the front porch. I'm not giving out candy this year, though. My dogs don't do well with an evening of constant door-bell ringing, and I don't like to crate them when I'm home. So, I'm being a Hum-Bug, but my critters are happy.

We live in a sub division where the houses are all at least two acres. When my kids were little DH walked them all around. It took all evening and I was always sad to hear the number of homes that were dark and not participating. I make sure we are always decorated and have candy at the ready. I loved when I was a kid and loved the fun my own kids had and would never think of not helping the neighbor's kids have the same opportunity. We will not get a dozen kids in more than six groups..

We don't have any - haven't for years. We're at the end of the road on a short street with no kids. DH gets to eat the candy. LOL

Whoa!!!

I came in the house at 8 pm, most of the kids have already come by. I think we had 50 or so trick or treaters. The weather was perfect for all the neighbours to sit outside. Most of the kids were under 12 which is unusual and their costumes were great. Even the parents dress up and some of their costumes were so creative. Last year we had well over 100 kids and it was a miserable rainy night last year. With taking care of my sister I didn't have the chance to pick up any candy but my brother came through and brought some bags of candy over just before the kids came.

Happy2b, I vote yours best decoration ever!

Thanks, eld. Just showed my husband. His comment- I hope you killed it.

Had about 80 - last year we had 30 so I cut down on my candy this year.. My 3 year old granddaughter was here and handed out candy - 2 handfuls for every kid. After about 6, I had to tell her give them 1 piece (and I gave them 2). We ran out early this year. I felt bad having to turn my lights out so early. We walked to a couple of neighbor houses and they were also running out. She got about 5 pieces of candy. If that's all she would have gotten, I'd feel bad but she got much more from all the grandparents. She thought 5 pieces was a big amount. I love when they are little like this and in awe of everything. Next year I'll get more candy again to hand out so we don't run out so early.

Not a one. I'm secretly glad.

We probably got around 50. Gave away most of the sugary Skittles stuff and have more leftover of the delicious mini chocolates like Snickers.

That was sort of the plan ;-)

The kids definitely preferred the fruity, sugary, sour stuff.

It was perfect weather here for Halloween tonight. About 60º. We usually get about 100 but were a bit light this year. We had lots and lots of little ones, which are the most fun anyway. My friend came over and we had wine and snacks while handing out the candy. I decorate and have a rat that talks. Two little girls came up and got their candy and then the rat started talking and they squealed with delight!!! Really made my night. We, too, had parents that were dressed up too. One of the best costumes I saw was a young girl who was a duck. She made the costume herself. It was so cute!! So I have leftover candy. OK with me.

The weather was perfect and we had more than 100. That was more than last year. I had bought candy, and then DH bought a lot more today. He was in charge of handing it out, and after about 70 kids he became a lot more frugal with it. We finally ran out of everything but mini tootsie roll pops, so he started handing each kid a quarter and a tootsie roll pop. By that time, we were getting the older crowd. The teenagers weren't impressed by the quarter. :)

My neighbor down the street is quite the character. He dressed up as Hannibal Lector and posted a picture of himself on FB waiting at his front door for the trick or treaters. LOL

Sixty or seventy so far, at 7:30. Hope I don't run out.

We had about 22 children this year, a little fewer than normal, probably because of our cool and rainy weather. We gave out potato chips and cheezies this year and there are enough left over for snacks!

Not one which is usual for our neighborhood. I think the kids all go to parties.

91 kids! The most we've had in probably 20 years. Seems a lot of younger families are moving into the area. It was really nice seeing all the little kids. This time, I noticed not a lot of teens over 13 or 14. Mostly small kids.

Judging by the almost empty candy bowl we had around 100 trick or treaters this year. DH stayed home and gave out candy. I and the other grandma started the day at DGD's preschool class party, went for ice cream after, then picked up pizza for dinner, and went out with DD and the GKs in the evening while son in law stayed home to pass out candy. Two year old DGS was so cute. He insisted on carrying one piece of candy and trading it. Then he would sort through the bowl to pick the right one for the next trade. He was so stinkin' cute people were tossing more and more candy into his and DGD's bags.

I had about `15-20, but probably on 5-6 doorbell rings. I wish we had more.

I hope you didn't kill the spider.

No trick or treaters since we moved here. We live on a dead end road, out in the country. No street lights and woods all around, so it is very dark. Then a long driveway back to the house and lots of dogs that will bark and raise hell if anyone strange sets foot on the property. I guess my happiest moment tonight was when two of the possums I raised and released showed up at my porch steps at the same time. I gave them some cat food. Wish I had grapes for them. Maybe tomorrow if they come back.

I also hope you didn't kill that spider.

My town's trick or treating was last Thursday. I always leave because no one wants to come in my yard. At my old house in a development ,I got 80 kids, but when we moved here, very few. One reason is there is a picket fence around the yard with signs on the gates to shut them/dogs are out. Plus we have four outside doors and they don't know where to go, so after the first year I was stuck with all that candy and that was the last time. Miss watching my grandson go out, but I think he had a Halloween party Sat. night at his college.Tonight my daughter's town had it and it was fun to walk around and watch the little ones. So creative and there is one block which is closed off and the guy puts on a spectacular show every year. This year it was The Wizard of Oz and there were four flat screen TVs showing the movie while real Dorothy and all the characters ran thru the crowd. Even the flying monkeys. He even involved neighboring houses in his wonderful plot.

Ours was 6 to 8 PM, in a young neighborhood. Final tally was 312. 92% said thanks.

We offered selective treats. Gluten Free, Nut Free, and free for all. :)

We got about 50 which is pretty normal for this neighborhood. We have another area of our small town that blocks the traffic and has a big party. Everyone was polite, many thank yous and cute costumes. We kept the dogs in our bedroom and sat outside to hand out candy, avoiding the ringing doorbell. We gave away almost all of the candy and got the decorations down and in the garage next to the attic ladder. It was low 80s and clear here, unseasonably warm.

I'm taking down our Halloween decorations this morning ;-( We didn't really add much new, but this year, we put our hodgepodge decorations together in a way that seemed more fun and festive.

I love our little cauldron that we give candy in.

I loved reading them all! Such happiness in y'alls' voices. Thank you ALL!

We do not get trick or treaters out here. So many now go into town to the churches and places like the Elks, VFW and even the Nursing Home.

Sue

At the University of Virginia they hold a big trick-or-treat event on "The Lawn" in front of the Rotunda.

Students who have a dorm room right on the lawn give out candy from their room.

Other groups set up a table and give out candy

There are huge lines of kids slowly making their way to all of the dorms and tables

Others just hang out and walk around seeing others and being seen

I wore a bat costume I made for a party the previous night

and at the end I found a buddy.

We only had a handful, less than last year when it was raining. DH goes to a lot of trouble decorating so it was disappointing plus we have a ton of candy and chips left. Tonight it's off to Sauroren Park in Toronto where my daughter lives for the annual pumpkin parade. Each Nov. 1 families bring their jack o'lanterns to light and place along the paths. Some are incredibly creatively carved. Last year there were over 2,000. https://soraurenpark.wordpress.com/park-features/pumpkin-parade/

I understand why your daughter is excited for the pumpkin parade. My house is quiet this night after Halloween. I am missing those cute trick or treaters and eating the leftover candy. I need to stop.

We bought too much candy. I don't think we had as many trick or treaters this year. I made dh hide it from me today or at least most of it. I have a stash or two he doesn't know about.

I dress as a witch, sit under our portico and hand out full size candy bars. Due to the fact that a) last year our street was torn up but is now reopened and b) there is no parking in front of our house, I didn't know how many to expect so I got a box of 48 snickers. They started about 6:20 and I was out by 7:45 -- I will get more for next year.

Martha

This is the first I'm seeing the pictures. How apropos that they're on the lawn near the dorm rooms, as long as it's near Poe's!

Bob -- How lovely to see a bit of the University of Virginia. Do I remember correctly that Jefferson designed it?

Yes it was designed and even large financed by Mr. Jefferson (or T.J. as some here call him in mock familiarity).

Originally it consisted of the Rotunda (show below) that had classrooms and the library, the Lawn, which has 10 larger buildings called Pavilions that were housing for faculty, and several rows of smaller rooms as dorm rooms for the students.

One of the dorm rooms (as rob alludes) was Edgar Allen Poe's room when he attended the University, it is kept vacant as a historical display.

I've lived on a rural road and in 11 years I don't think that I've had one such visitor.

It used to be called, "Tricks for Treats" and the little ones with bags were supposed to give a little performance in order to merit the gift. I haven't heard of such activity for many years ... I guess modern kids just feel entitled to the treat ... without any hint that it might be a two-way street.

ole joyful ... who had almost no preparation ... so there's next to no candy left