Kenosha Family Marks 20 Years of Halloween Displays
The 31st Avenue home features a new EvilCarnEvil theme to provide an interactive experience for neighborhood trick-or-treaters.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Interior Decorating
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The Coleman family is continuing their two-decade tradition of transforming their Kenosha home into an immersive Halloween display. This year, the 7405 31st Ave residence features an EvilCarnEvil theme with clowns, witches, and a tribute to the movie Jaws.
Why it matters
Seasonal home displays can turn a residence into a community focal point, strengthening neighborhood ties during the holiday season. The Colemans' long-standing effort highlights how consistent participation in local traditions contributes to the festive character of a block.
The 2026 display at 7405 31st Ave marks 20 years of consecutive Halloween decorating by the Coleman family. The installation includes diverse scenes, notably featuring a shark attacking a pirate ship to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Jaws.
The players
Linda and Ernest Coleman
Kenosha homeowners who have maintained an annual Halloween display tradition for two decades.
The details
The Coleman family curates their display by pulling from an extensive inventory of stored decorations accumulated over two decades. Planning for the installation begins months in advance, allowing for the coordination of complex scenes like the EvilCarnEvil village. The family then assembles the various thematic elements to create an interactive experience for local trick-or-treaters on 31st Avenue.
Timeline
The family began their annual tradition 20 years ago.
The current Halloween display is active through October 2026.
Candy will be distributed to trick-or-treaters on October 31, 2026.
A winter wonderland Christmas display is planned for December 2026.
The Home Front
The Coleman installation follows the broader national trend of increasing household investment in complex, immersive outdoor holiday decor. This local effort mirrors the rise in themed residential displays observed by the National Retail Federation's annual holiday participation surveys.
Residents looking to build their own long-term holiday traditions should start by cataloging current decorations to identify gaps in thematic scenes. Planning these setups months in advance helps homeowners manage seasonal storage and streamline the assembly process for future years.
The takeaway
Consistent holiday traditions can foster a stronger sense of community and neighborhood spirit over time. Families can begin their own tradition by selecting a signature theme each year and maintaining a detailed inventory of props to simplify future setup cycles.
What happens next
The family plans to transition their display to a winter wonderland theme for the upcoming Christmas season in December 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Wisconsin State Journal.
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