Trick or Treat 10-31 (Charlotte: houses, neighborhoods, buy)

[NewLifeStyle]

I'm new to the Charlotte area and I would like to know where is it safe to take my kids out for Halloween. We live in the Arboretum area. I know I can take them to the mall, but where else can they get candy from. Any idea will be well appreciated.

I also notice a lot of people don't decorate here. Is that like a Down South thing. Ya'll just lame like that . I'm originally from NY and people are always decorating.


Thank you

[CouponJack]

Where do they get candy? From homes in neighborhoods like everyone else does! People do decorate here..not sure what youve heard...?

[CH14]

Unless you are looking for an organized an event, your very own neighborhood sounds like a great place.

[Sean_CLT]

I live in a good neighborhood, but only had one or two knocks at the door last year. And I had my porch light on... I think kids nowadays think it's too much hassle to go walking all over the place for candy that they could just buy on their own.

[Native_Son]

Originally Posted by NewLifeStyle

I'm new to the Charlotte area and I would like to know where is it safe to take my kids out for Halloween. We live in the Arboretum area. I know I can take them to the mall, but where else can they get candy from. Any idea will be well appreciated.

I also notice a lot of people don't decorate here. Is that like a Down South thing. Ya'll just lame like that . I'm originally from NY and people are always decorating.


Thank you

Get used to it not being like New York, it will make your life easier.

And y'all is a contraction of you all. Not sure what ya'll is a contraction of... *** ball?

evidently y-a-k is a censored word? really?

[CharlotteGal]

Originally Posted by NewLifeStyle

I'm new to the Charlotte area and I would like to know where is it safe to take my kids out for Halloween. We live in the Arboretum area. I know I can take them to the mall, but where else can they get candy from. Any idea will be well appreciated.

I also notice a lot of people don't decorate here. Is that like a Down South thing. Ya'll just lame like that . I'm originally from NY and people are always decorating.


Thank you

If you're new to Charlotte, how have you noticed people don't decorate? It's only October 5th! Give it a few weeks.

There's good information in this thread about trick-or-treating in various neighborhoods:

Best Neighborhoods to Trick or Treat?

I bet you'll find someplace good! Ask the families in your neighborhood where they go. It's possible you'll get a lot of "trunk or treat" answers, where the families celebrate at a festival or party at a church, and everyone gives candy from their car in the parking lot, but you'll also find folks who still go from house to house. Have fun!!

[rdub1968]

Originally Posted by CharlotteGal

If you're new to Charlotte, how have you noticed people don't decorate? It's only October 5th! Give it a few weeks.

Duh, I was going to say the same thing!
Asking for help, then putting down the South. Hopefully you don't stay long with that attitude, NewLifeStyle.
My neighborhood is almost like Christmas when it comes to Halloween, my kids are afraid to go to some houses, they are decorated so well.
I guess we have better things to do than start decorating almost a month before the 'holiday'.

One thing you will like - going trick or treating in short sleeves and not wearing a winter jacket under the costume.

[SunnyKayak]

Originally Posted by rdub1968

Duh, I was going to say the same thing!
Asking for help, then putting down the South. Hopefully you don't stay long with that attitude, NewLifeStyle.
My neighborhood is almost like Christmas when it comes to Halloween, my kids are afraid to go to some houses, they are decorated so well.
I guess we have better things to do than start decorating almost a month before the 'holiday'.

One thing you will like - going trick or treating in short sleeves and not wearing a winter jacket under the costume.

Maybe the OP comes from some where they dont take down decorations but she sure show her colors now, Complaining only 5 days into October, unbelievable.

I have a gut feeling s this is going to be a chilly Halloween.

[Sigma67]

My neighborhood is very decorated already...and like everyone else said...its only Octber 5th!!

[mayday30]

I know alot of people doing it this weekend. I know I am!