Halloween decor sets a festive tone
Walker County residents are preparing to offer some “tricks or treats” for youngsters dressed as ghouls and goblins on Oct. 31.
Jimmy and Lois Carlton have been decorating their home in the Fieldstone Farms for Halloween the past eight years.
“We add stuff every year,” Lois said of the Halloween decorations on display outside the couple’s beautiful home.
Fieldstone Farm residents expect thousands of trick-ortreaters to make their way through the Rock Spring subdivision on Halloween evening.
Lois said she and her family have six large bowls filled with candy, but that still won’t be enough for the large number of children that will take to the area in their.
“The little ones come before dark,” Lois said with a smile on her face as she eagerly anticipates the holiday.
The Carltons’ whole family to take part in the holiday, not only opening their doors to trick-or-treaters but also dressing up and coming together with family and neighbors for finger foods, games and family fun.
“At Halloween, it is Grand Central Station (here),” Lois said of the numerous vehicles that will line up all throughout Fieldstone Farms that night.
Another home in Fieldstone Farms will host the “Freak Shack” haunted house from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Halloween night.
Several other homes in Walker County are getting in the haunted holiday mood with their own decorations.
The city of LaFayette will host its annual “Scare on the Square” starting at 5:30 p.m. on Halloween.. Area businesses will give out candy to the youngsters who will fill the closed streets in their Halloween costumes.