Photo Focus: Evening Halloween Celebration on St. John
Children had no trouble finding candy this Halloween at St. John. Trick-or-treaters enjoyed a variety of treats both at Mongoose Junction and the Trunk-or-Treat event held in the gravel lot in Cruz Bay.
Activities at Mongoose Junction
Parents closely accompanied their children as they navigated the main staircase at Mongoose Junction, where they met Raven Phillips of Bajo El Sol. Phillips handed out candy to kids, including a young boy dressed as Curious George, accompanied by his mother, Willow Melamet.
Those who arrived before 5 p.m. were delighted with a special gift of free books from the Little Free Library. Jeannie Bishop helped distribute these books while Phillips observed. A young fisherman was also drawn to the inviting book display. Janet Cook-Rutnik, one of the volunteers, decorated herself inspired by an Eric Carle book.
Photographer Yelena Rogers posed for a photo with her dog as they departed from the Mongoose area.
Trunk-or-Treat Event at Cruz Bay Gravel Lot
After sunset, most trick-or-treaters headed to the gravel lot for the Trunk-or-Treat event. Adults created spooky scenes in the trunks of their cars to entertain the children. Among them was a display by Jennifer Costanzo and Tessa Chilson from Moms Who Trunk.
"Those who got to Mongoose before 5 p.m. received a gift of free books from the Little Free Library."
"Parents held on to their little ones as they made their way down the main staircase at Mongoose Junction."
Author's summary: St. John's Halloween celebrations combined candy hunts with book giveaways and creative trunk displays, offering a festive and family-friendly evening for local children.