Trick or Treat on Ocracoke

 Halloween on the island is a very important but gentle time for all of our children.  Without anyone ever saying anything about it, Trick or Treating has evolved over the years to its present tradition.

Instead of Trick or Treating all over the island, now a single road is the Trick or Treat road.  Lighthouse Road starts at the main road through the village and runs out past the lighthouse where it becomes a loop and comes back around to join itself.  The entire length is less than a half mile.

There are many houses along this road, but, in addition, everyone else on the island goes over there and sets up along that road.  There are tables and trunks and truck beds all lining the road with people giving out Treats.  We take our little truck over there and are in the back with our offerings.

The time is also very early.  Trick or Treating starts about 4:30 and is all finished before dark.  This way it is all safe for everyone.  Even our sheriff’s department deputies and part of the event watching out to see that everything is safe and calm.

Some of the kids we recognize, but some we never can quite figure out.  They work in very creative ways to become who they want to be for this event.  Yes, and even the adults dress up to make it more fun.  This kind of event is another reason we love living here.