There was a time when nothing signaled the onset of autumn like Halloween, the annual cultural celebration observed on Oct. 31, which features trick-or-treating, wearing costumes and carving jack-o’-lanterns. Pumpkin patches, with autumn, farm and Halloween activities, also have gained popularity around the Valley. But many neighborhoods report a drop in trick-or-treaters in recent years. Is Halloween still a thing in your home?
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