November 1st, 2009 by Gladys
There were so many great costumes and cute kids (and clever adults!) that we wanted to share more Halloween pictures from the Magnolia Village trick or treat event. This one was sent in by Magnolia Voice reader Max.

This little ballerina was just too cute.

This group was very creative.

This guy was actually really scary.

The Magnolia Garden Center bouncy Haunted House was very popular.

A very impressive Mary Poppins and Bert.

So cute.

Impressive costumes from the gals at Cocoa and Cream.

What a nerd.

You gotta love the old lady and the squirrel.

One of the really clever costumes we saw.
Tags: halloween
October 27th, 2009 by Gladys
Zillow, an online real estate information service, has ranked Magnolia third in the top five best Seattle neighborhoods for candy gathering on Halloween night in their first ever Zillow Trick-or-Treat Housing Index.

“The Index names the top five Seattle neighborhoods to trick-or-treat using four equally weighted data variables: Zillow Home Value Index, population density, Walk Score, and local crime data,” Zillow PR rep Whitney Tyner says.
Although we were beat out by Wallingford and Queen Anne we did come in ahead of the University District and Capitol Hill in the top five. According to Zillow, we are an “affluent, family-friendly” community, “with gorgeous homes and small-town charm, plus a bustling main street business district.” They also noted our high home values.
“The genesis of this research is the theory that homes in higher end neighborhoods give out bigger or better candy (think King size Snickers instead of ‘fun size’ minis). However, on Halloween night trick-or-treaters need to safely cover the most ground, in the fastest time, to collect the most Halloween loot,” Tyner says. “This Index reflects neighborhoods that will yield the most candy, with the least walking and safety risks for trick-or-treaters this Halloween.”
This survey does not even take into consideration the October 30th event in The Village. McGraw Street will be closed to traffic and kids can go from store to store gathering Halloween loot.
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October 19th, 2009 by Gladys
Halloween is the best time of year for many kids (and grown ups too) and you have lots of options in Magnolia. First up is the Halloween Carnival at the Magnolia Community Center on Friday, October 23 from 6 to 7:30p.m. The event is free for kids up to 12 years old who bring a non-perishable food item to support Northwest Harvest. There will be games, treats, a cupcake walk, pumpkin decorating and a donut dangle. The costume contest will start at 7p.m. and this year there will also be pumpkin decorating for toddlers starting at 5:30p.m. If you need more information, call the Community Center at 206-386-4235.

On Friday, October 30 the third annual Haunted House sponsored by the Magnolia Mission Youth will be set up at the Magnolia Lutheran Church 2414 31st Ave West. The haunted house is open from 4 to 6:30p.m.

The big Trick or Treat event in The Village is also on Friday, October 30 from 4 to 6p.m. on McGraw street. The street will be closed to traffic so kids can safely collect lots of candy from Magnolia businesses.
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November 1st, 2008 by Abner
The merchants in The Village welcomed trick or treaters of all ages last night with candy and fun for everyone. The weather was not too bad and it did not keep the crowds from converging for Halloween treats. Here are some of our favorite photos with a special thanks to Magnolia Voice reader Kathy for sending us her great pictures.









Tags: events, halloween
October 9th, 2008 by Gladys
Sure, lots of people have pumpkins in their yards for Halloween but how many people have a yard that is nothing but pumpkins?

This house on 29th and Emerson is filled with pumpkins big and small and some nice decorations too. They have had their pumpkin yard for as long as we can remember.

Kids love it and the pumpkin growers have been known to offer up a pumpkin or two to visitors who stop by to admire the oversized gourds.

Another well known Halloween landmark is this house at 34th ave West and Dravus. It is always filled with decorations and lots of lights.

Only 21 days till Trick or Treat in The Village! By the way, if you know of a particularly spooky or well decorated house in Magnolia, drop us a note at tips@magnoliavoice.com.
Tags: halloween