Youngsters on St. John had no trouble finding candy this Halloween on St. John. Trick-or-treaters found plenty of goodies at Mongoose Junction and at the Trunk-or-Treat event at the gravel lot in Cruz Bay.
Parents held on to their little ones as they made their way down the main staircase at Mongoose Junction.
There they met up with Raven Phillips (right) of Bajo El Sol, who distributed candy to children, including this Curious George (Finn) and his mom, Willow Melamet.
Those who got to Mongoose before 5 p.m. received a gift of free books from the Little Free Library.
Jeannie Bishop distributes books while Phillips looks on.
This young fisherman was tempted by the table of books.
Janet Cook-Rutnik, who helped give out books, decorated herself as one of her favorite Eric Carle books.
Photographer Yelena Rogers and her pup posed for a photo as they left Mongoose.
As daylight faded, most trick-or-treaters moved on to the gravel lot for Trunk-or-Treat.
Adults set up some spooky scenarios in the trunks of their cars, like this tableau by Jennifer Costanzo and Tessa Chilson of Moms Who Trunk.
Recently-retired teacher Lucille Parsons took a moment to rest on Dawn Samuel’s black taxi, IslandVybz Whipz, decorated at its Halloween best.
This trick-or-treater had to get pumped up for Trunk-or-Treat.
Bo Ransom was also pumped up. His body paint was the work of three female friends.
St. John School of the Arts director Jeune’ Provost almost passed as a little princess.
Meanwhile, she had some competition from some real princesses, including Nailah Cazaubon, who was escorted by her dad, Edward.
The adult crew from “We Are Candyland” had as much fun dressing up as the kids.
The Champions for Financial Literacy (founded by educator Racquel Berry-Benjamin) invited youngsters to consider the value of candy versus cash. From left, Racquel Berry-Benjamin, Ivan Williams, David Marsh, Deitra Powell, Lisa Penn.
After a hard afternoon of collecting candy, trick-or-treaters headed home.
