This year everyone at Essex, including residents, team members, and even furry Fidos showed their Halloween spirit.

Each community celebrated in their own unique way:

• Costume parties
• Door decorating contests
• Costume contests
• Kids autumn craft parties
• Pet costume fashion show (complete with a runway and professional photographer)
• Photo booth with props
• Halloween-themed donuts at breakfast
• Pumpkin carving contests (the winning carving was of BB-8 from Star Wars)

Take a look at our slideshow to see how the Essex communities celebrated Halloween 2015.