Pint-sized ghosts, goblins and other assorted small creatures will invade Webster Street in Alameda Friday afternoon Oct. 31, for the annual "Halloween on Webster Street" festivities.
Published: October, 2008
Merchants along the street will have goodies for children up to 12 years old who come trick-or-treating in costume between 1 and 5 p.m.
A Halloween carnival from 1 to 5 p.m. in the parking lot at the corner of Webster and Taylor will include a bean bag toss, temporary tattoo booth, a cup cake walk, free photos of kids in costume, a coloring booth where kids can color Halloween pictures, a contest to guess the number of candy corn in the jar, rock climbing, skee ball and free popcorn, prizes and sweets.
The Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market will be giving free pumpkins to kids at the carnival between 2 and 3 p.m. A costume contest will be held at 3 p.m. with prizes for children in three age categories: 3 and younger, 4 to 8 and 9 to 12.
Children in elementary schools throughout Alameda will be invited to submit drawings for the annual Halloween Art Contest. All submitted art will be displayed in store windows along Webster Street.
The event has become a tradition on the West End, where business owners look forward to seeing the kids in costume. Webster Street is West Alameda’s ‘Main Street,’ says Webster Pharmacy owner Ed Clark. Having the kids trick or treating reflects that small town feel that we love.
The event is being co-sponsored by the West Alameda Business Association and Gallagher and Lindsey Realtors. For information, visit www.westalamedabusiness.com.
