YAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA_Follow the Halloween Trail…if you dare

By Beth David, Editor

Halloween is Thursday, 10/31

Welcome to our 19th annual Halloween Trail. 

Most are drive/walk by or wander around this year. But at least two are still sending you through the gauntlet of horror, twisting around the yards, with who-knows-what jumping out to scare the bejeebers out of you. Don’t be surprised, though, if a few others do the same…unannounced.

See “Off the Trail but still worth the trip” on page 6 for other events like the Horribles Parade.

Please be respectful when you visit and are wandering around the yards. Remember that these are people’s private yards. Don’t touch, try not to get too scared. Feel free to scream. 

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1: 70 Oliver Street/Haunts for Hope Back for the 10th year! The yard will be “alive” all week from dusk till 10 p.m. Expect more and more scariness as we get closer to the big day. Come on by and walk around, but watch your back just in case some­thing comes alive. 

Please consider making a donation to our fundraiser to help children with thyroid diseases. The money goes directly to Boston children’s hospital to help Pediatric Thyroid Research (https://secure.childrenshospital.org/site/TR?px=1652189&fr_id=2510&pg=personal) We will have a few bake sales, but dates are not set. Come on by and see for yourself. Submitted photo.

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2: 76 Oliver Street This little Oliver Street rivalry has turned out to be lots of fun for the little street. I’m not sure of the hours, but considering the rivalry next door, I’ll venture to guess that they’ll be lit up every night. Look at the variety of creatures! Watch your back walking around there…if you dare to go. Submitted photo. 

BONUS: We also understand that the little rivalry is   growing. There should be other houses on Oliver to visit. So it’s a good place to start.

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3: 60 Oxford Street Ole Oxford Haunt Our own Manny Souza and family are still at it. They will have the whole gauntlet (literally). Walk through at your peril, and be prepared for the screaming ghouls and noisy implements of destruction. Or, if you prefer, just check it out from the street. We assure you: Lots of people do! They are lit up 6 to 9 p.m. except for Monday (closed), and on Halloween, 10/31, when they will go much later.  Submitted photo.

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Head to the center of town, where we KNOW there are other places that are spooky. It’s a veritable Little Salem out there on Halloween night, with all kinds of ghouls and goblins running around. Be sure to go by on the Big Night to see special things that are only put out on that one night. Many are decorated already, but be sure to go at night because the lights are spine tingling. 

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4: 6 William Street This ominous looking house is lit up with a different color depending on the night, starting at 6 p.m. from now until Halloween. And you’ll have to gather up your courage to walk through this yard for sure. When you get to the porch, you’ll be diabolically surprised. House is lit up nightly and is deco­rated. Candy on Halloween only. Submitted photo.

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5: 127 Laurel Street. You’re now getting to the heart of the center and the heart of the real Halloween­town, where you might encounter this fine neighbor, and I assure you she is not alone.

Lights are on from dusk to around 9 p.m. . Sub­mitted photo.

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6: 66 Pleasant Street Well Oooh…what better than for 66 to be number 6! Lights are on just before dusk until around 11. There are many others on Pleasant Street, too, so take your time, ride up and down all these streets in the center of town.  Submitted photo.

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7: ALL of Green Street. Oh, and don’t forget Green Street, too. That corner by the UU church is bound to be populated by creatures you’ve never encountered before. Many are decorated now and especially this weekend.

We got this from the UU Church.

Unitarian Universalist Church welcomes trick-or-treaters!

Members and friends of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven invite costumed kids to come by for treats and spooky fun Halloween evening on 10/31 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., or until the candy runs out.

Visit our (not too scary!) Haunted Castle and collect some goodies at the corner of Green and Center streets, a traditional hot spot for trick-or-treating. There may be some Instagrammable photo ops!

The event will be canceled in case of rain.

Worship service is at 10 a.m. Sundays at the 102 Green St. church. All are welcome. For more information, call (508) 992-7081 or visit uufairhaven.org  

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8: 28 Green Street/The Witches’ House Welcome back Witches’ House! Expect eerie music, fog and witches galore (and cats and bats, of course)! Lit up nightly. Candy on Halloween night. 

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9: 86 Church Street/Bellamy’s Pirate Cove Get ready a Viking funeral, with old Poseidon on his throne. On Halloween night, you’ll have to literally walk into the belly of the beat for your treat. Open nightly, and Halloween night from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Be prepared for anything! Submitted photo

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Now head back north on one of the main drags (Green,, Pleasant, Adams) and pop up Washington Street to Sconticut Neck Road. I didn’t hear back from John and Timothy Streets, but  I’m guessing they are worth the ride, if past years are any indication. Then back up to Sconticut Neck Road to…

10: 62 Hacker Street. Looks like Elvis has some friends joining him this year.  We’ve got some creatively creepy minds, or, maybe creepily creative minds. Either way…swing by any night from now until Halloween after 6:30 p.m. when the lights are on. Submitted photo.

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11: West Island Now, head to West Island, south along Sconticut Neck road. We have it on great authority that there are more than a few yards on the way that will also welcome you, so pay attention.

When you get to the island, just cruise around. You’ll find lots of fun and scary places to visit. 

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12: 164 Dogwood St. Just be sure not to miss these guys on West Island, who are up that you-know-what creek without a paddle. 

And across the street, up a house or two for a big, scary pumpkin and some of his scary friends. Photo by Beth David. 

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Acushnet

Now we’re heading north to Acushnet for two stops officially on the trail, but we KNOW there are more. Keep your eyes open.

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13: 11 Mon­mouth Avenue. Head to Middle Road and then to Monmouth, just a few blocks after the police station. The Baldwins are at it again and scarier than ever.  Submitted photo.

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14: 18 Village Ave. Now you turn around and head back to Main Street to 18 Village Ave. This drive-by is lit up anytime after dark until around 10. On Halloween, walk through to get your treat, that is if the Grave Robber is so inclined. Submitted photo. 

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Dartmouth

And last, but definitely not least, our Dartmouth stop. We KNOW there are others, so keep your eyes peeled (not literally).

15: 10 Stonewall Manor Oh…the name alone “Stonewall Manor” makes me shiver! Fully opera­tional now and lit up every night (weather permitting) from dusk until 11, through Halloween. Find t hem on Facebook for a truly creepy video. Submitted photo.

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