Photo Focus: As Evening Falls, Kids Celebrate Halloween on St. John

John had no trouble finding candy this Halloween on St. John. Trick-or-treaters collected plenty of treats at Mongoose Junction and the Trunk-or-Treat event held in the gravel lot in Cruz Bay.

Mongoose Junction Festivities

Parents accompanied their children down the main staircase at Mongoose Junction, where they met Raven Phillips of Bajo El Sol. Phillips handed out candy to the children, including Curious George (Finn) and his mom, Willow Melamet.

Before 5 p.m., visitors to Mongoose received free books from the Little Free Library.

Jeannie Bishop distributes books while Phillips looks on.

A young fisherman showed interest in the book table, while Janet Cook-Rutnik, who helped distribute books, dressed as a character from one of her favorite Eric Carle books.

Photographer Yelena Rogers and her dog paused for a photo as they left Mongoose.

Trunk-or-Treat Event

As daylight faded, most kids headed to the gravel lot for Trunk-or-Treat. Adults created spooky scenes inside their car trunks, such as the display by Jennifer Costanzo and Tessa Chilson from Moms Who Trunk.

Halloween on St. John combined candy, books, and creative car displays, making it a memorable celebration for children and families alike.

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St. Croix Source — 2025-11-02