Downtown kicks off Halloween week
Published 10:44 am Monday, October 26, 2015
Witches entertain trick-or-treaters taking part in the Austin Fall Fest Saturday afternoon on Main Street. Dozens of people participated in the annual event. — Photos by Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
Downtown kicked off a bit early this weekend.
An estimated 600 people participated in the annual Fall Fest put on by Vision 2020’s Destination Downtown committee.
This year 24 merchants opened their doors to trick-or-treaters, while more than 100 children participated in the costume contest, and decorated more than 400 foam pumpkins.
Matchbox Theater put on spooky skits and the Community Pride and Spirit Committee had a table where Clifford the Big Red Dog made an appearance.
Committee members called the third annual Fall Fest a success, and the committee is already planning to expand the outing next year.
Lauren Hosp escorts a pair of superheros down the street in her twin sons, Felix and Olivier Christenson, 3, to trick-or-treat during Austin Fall Fest Saturday.
Olivia Schmidt, 2, holds her dad Ryan Schmidt’s hand as she goes trick-or-treating along Main Street.
Kira Halvorsen at Bridget’s Dance Conservatory, hands out candy.
