Where have all the trick-or-treaters gone?

It's hard to say if it was the gusting wind, or that signature October nip in the air, but it seems kids have other things to do, or better places to be, than on the streets canvassing for candy.

Plenty of Edmontonians took to Twitter Thursday to wonder just where all the pint sized ghosts and goblins were hiding.

Alex H wrote, "Do kids not dress up for Halloween anymore? #yeg," while @alisonborealis noted "only two trick or treaters so far #halloween #yeg #sad."

For many, handing out candy is a way to take part in the scariest day of the year — you know because it's socially unacceptable for adults to go door to door.

Not everyone was sitting around waiting for kids to come to their door, or forced to eat all of the candy themselves. A handful were hoppin' with scary visitors early on in the night.

But, it might have been the location, location, location.

"@JefferyKas: The consequence of living off Halloween Alley: 90 trick-or-treaters and counting. #yeg #HappyHalloween"

Other than the usual spooky tricks, everyone seemed to enjoy their Hallows Eve the way they should — with a belly full of candy.

allison.salz@sunmedia.ca