In 1903, the settlement known as Fairhaven became part of the city of Bellingham. Since then, residents have strived to maintain its historic importance and aesthetic charm, from its working docks to its Carnegie library. But this Halloween, costumes and candies and decorations will help transform it into a family-friendly haunt, as Fairhaven Association rolls out “Welcome To ‘FEAR’Haven.”
New Fairhaven Association Executive Director Heather Carter has been on the job for a few months now and looks forward to promoting Fairhaven through events like this, and the upcoming Winterfest.
“I live in Stanwood and was the executive director of the La Conner Chamber of Commerce for the last 9 years, so I’m new to Bellingham and to Fairhaven, but I’m not new to the world of tourism development,” Carter says. “Chambers of Commerce are a bit different than destination organizations and I wanted to be more creative and more involved in events. And when I came up here to interview, I fell in love with Fairhaven. It’s just an awesome little community to be able to represent.”
The people of Fairhaven invite friends and neighbors to don costumes and join the spooky spectacle that will take over the neighborhood. “On Halloween day, we’ll have trick-or-treating from 3 to 6 p.m. Businesses are encouraged to decorate, and people are invited to dress up and participate,” says Carter. “The Village Green is going to be a popular place, as well as all the businesses on Harris Avenue. The whole village is excited to participate.”
Fairhaven Association members are on hand all month to help visitors bone up on their knowledge of the area, as Halloween approaches.
“The Good Time Girls do their Gore and Lore tours every Friday through October, and that certainly goes with the spooky theme,” Carter says. Curious parties can find more information about these Bellinghistory tours and book tours online.
“And then we’ll have a photo booth here in Finnegan’s Alley, sponsored by Peoples Bank. It has a hand painted, spooky speakeasy backdrop, and people can get a free picture there.”
Trick-or-treaters will gather on Harris Avenue on Monday, October 31st, from 3 to 6 p.m.
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