On the last evening of October, Crow Valley glows. Porch lights wink on in unison, paper bats flutter from eaves, and jack-o’-lanterns line walkways like friendly beacons. For ten straight years, Halloween here has been more than costumes and candy—it’s been a month-long expression of neighborliness. Guided by resident volunteers and chronicled by STROLL Crow Valley, the tradition has evolved, adapted, and only grown warmer with time.

What makes Crow Valley’s Halloween special:

It’s planned like a neighborhood, not an event.
Nothing here is top-down; it’s a quilt of small efforts—one porch, one playlist, one bowl of candy—stitched together by a shared calendar and a simple route map.

Safety is part of the fun.
From reflective bracelets and curbside cones to the crossing crew and quiet hours, safety measures are visible and friendly, never fussy.

STROLL tells the story.
Each November, the magazine gathers the best “Porch Portraits,” kid quotes, and tiny triumphs—the shy vampire who finally rang a doorbell; the labradoodle who tolerated fairy wings; the grandma who handed out glow sticks and advice in equal measure.