Halloween Alley on Viewmont Way was a long–running seasonal display created in Magnolia by realtor Carol Ard, her family, and neighbors. The project operated for 12 years and became a local Halloween attraction for children and teenagers from across the city. The event was known for large decorations, costumes, and themed outdoor scenes placed along Viewmont Way.
Theft of Halloween Props from Storage Location
The Halloween project ended after a theft occurred in Kitsap County at a small farmhouse in Poulsbo. The property was used to store all Halloween decorations and materials collected over many years. All stored items were taken, including large structures, costumes, masks, and other seasonal objects used for the display.
Items Taken from Storage Site
The stolen materials included multiple types of decorations and household items stored in the farmhouse.
Main stolen items:
- Halloween castle structure and themed props
- tee–pee decoration and inflatable figures
- approximately 40 special masks collected over the years
- additional household items such as a washer, dryer, and dining table
The storage location was left emptied, and some items were reported damaged or removed completely during the incident.
End of Halloween Alley Tradition in Magnolia
After the theft, the organizers decided to stop the Halloween Alley project. The display had previously grown from a small neighborhood setup into a large community attraction that brought thousands of visitors each year. It was originally started with a few hundred participants and later expanded significantly.
The final planned year was expected to be the 13th year of the tradition. Despite the cancellation of the full display, one part of the tradition remained unchanged: candy distribution to visiting children continued as planned by the organizers.