The Scare Faire was a big success this year, with a nice big turnout (an estimated 150+ people). We ran out of pumpkins to paint, and most of the bags to decorate. Everyone tabling was engaged.

Thank you to high school students Aiden and Elsa (and others) from YCAB (Youth Climate Advisory Board) for their poster and hosting the pumpkin and bag-making tables. Thanks to middle schoolers Shreya and Reya from YCS and their mom Radhika, along with Wendy Breu for their incredible hard work setting up the costume swap (hundreds of costumes and fabrics!). Thanks to Andrea, Sumita, and Sue, who chipped in in many ways and set up signage so it was clear and bright. Shreya and Reya painted faces, set up the hanging rack, and helped clean up the inside room. Greenwaste’s trash sorting game was super popular. Milo’s piano music set the mood beautifully and kept people coming in. Peter’s welcome table was also sweet. Thanks to Emma, Lauren and everyone at MoAH for their help, clean up, set up and space and materials, plus their beautiful museum and garden – year after year. 

Thanks to everyone else who helped in small and large ways, and Barbara, Roy, Chris, and other regulars, who make the Scare Faire a friendly, warm place to hang out. 

Thanks again to MoAH, Zero Waste Palo Alto, Greenwaste, Fabmo, PTA Council, and YCS for all your support and getting the word out – it really made a difference! 

We found new homes for hundreds of costumes! The remaining costumes ad decorations found new homes in preschools, homes with small kids, adults who love dress up, and donation centers. The memories, however, will linger – until we get together again next year.

Thank you to everyone who came and shared, wore a new-to-you costume, and participated in being frugal, community-minded, and environmentally friendly.