SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Halloween is approaching and Sioux Falls homes are crawling with creepy guests.
Driving down E. 49th Street near Southeastern Avenue, you’re bound to find a few grave stones, giant pumpkins and even a 12-foot skeleton in the yards.
With Halloween expected to return to pre-pandemic levels in terms of spending, it’s no surprise that KELOLAND families are going all out this year.
KELOLAND News drove through a few Sioux Falls neighborhoods to find some spooky decorations.
Decorations at 3104 S 9th Ave. 
Halloween light show at 5432 S Whisper Cove Trail. 
Halloween decorations at 3109 S 7th Ave, Sioux Falls. 
Decorations on E. 49th Street and Otonka Pass 
Decorations at 1710 S. 4th Ave. in Sioux Falls 
Decorations along 57th Street between Minnesota Ave. and Cliff Ave. 
Decorations on E. 49th Street and Otonka Pass 
Decorations at 1710 S. 4th Ave. in Sioux Falls 
Decorations at 3104 S 9th Ave. 
Decorations along E. 49th Street. 
Decorations at 3200 S. Jefferson Ave. | Photo Courtesy: Lisa Kutter 
Halloween decorations at 3109 S 7th Ave, Sioux Falls. 
Decorations near 57th Street in Sioux Falls. 
Halloween light show at 5432 S Whisper Cove Trail. 
Decorations along 57th Street between Minnesota Ave. and Cliff Ave. 
Decorations at 3104 S 9th Ave. 
Decorations along E. 49th Street. 
Decorations on W. Lotta Street. 
Decorations along Phillips Avenue near 26th Street. 
Photo Courtesy: Tyler Tordsen 
Decorations on E. 49th Street and Otonka Pass 
Decorations along Phillips Avenue near 26th Street. 
Decorations along 57th Street between Minnesota Ave. and Cliff Ave. 
Halloween decorations at 3109 S 7th Ave, Sioux Falls. 
Decorations on E. 49th Street and Otonka Pass 
Decorations at 1710 S. 4th Ave. in Sioux Falls 
Halloween light show at 5432 S Whisper Cove Trail. 
Halloween light show at 5432 S Whisper Cove Trail.
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), 51% of Americans are planning to decorate their homes this year. That’s down from 52% last year. An estimated $3.4 billion will be spent on decorations alone this year.
Overall, the NRF estimates that Americans will spend a record $10.6 billion dollars on Halloween this year which averages out to about $100.45 per person. Most of that money will go towards costumes with $3.6 billion in expected spending.
But those planning to hand out candy or throw a party are on the rise from the last two years when the pandemic halted some people’s celebrations.
Joining in on the Halloween festivities this year is the return of the Sioux Falls Zombie Walk in downtown Sioux Falls on October 29.
KELOLAND News wants to see your Halloween decorations! You can send photos to jjackson@keloland.com. We’ll add your photo to this online gallery and it might be featured on-air.
