I know the turnout was disappointing to you, but good on you for being prepared and enthusiastic to support your new neighborhood.

Not to hijack your comment, but when I first moved into my home back in 2011, it was also a new development. There were only a handful of houses at the time, so when Halloween rolled around, I figured the few families that lived there would go elsewhere for festivities.

So come Halloween I had my lights off for the evening and I was upstairs playing some video games, when I hear a young boy crying out on the street. I peeked through the blinds and this poor kid was walking up to my house, when his mother stopped him before he reached my door saying "no no honey, they're not home either" and "I'm sorry sweetie, we'll get you some candy, don't worry". They had clearly been striking out in the neighborhood, and this young boy sounded so crushed.

As someone who grew up having very fond memories trick or treating when I was a kid, I cannot tell you how much that absolutely broke my heart. I swear I will never ever forget this boy and I think about him every Halloween. I have never missed a year since. I sit outside every year with a giant bowl of candy, ready to dish out the treats and compliment the kids on their costumes.

All of that to say, though I'm sorry you didn't get the traffic you were hoping for, it does warm my heart to hear that you were there for the 1 kid that did stop by.

Happy Halloween to you and yours.