As a widespread cultural phenomenon in the US, I dislike that Halloween is becoming aggregated to the rich neighborhoods. Perfectly good lower class neighborhoods that are exceptionally decorated for the holiday are soulless on the night.
Not bagging on trunk or treats or anything like thay. My mixed zone, mixed generation, vibrant neighbourhood is so cute on Halloween but then there is no real community engagement. It makes the holiday kinda sad and individualistic except for those lucky enough to have money. Another loosening the fabric of community in the US.
Just my two cents.
Edit: FWIW I dont blame parents for wanting to give their children the best Halloween experience by trucking them to such neighborhoods. The problem is not them, it is the wealth disparity.
Apartments are hard to signal whether or not you’re open for business. I can’t control my front door lighting.
Good point, I have only lived in a few apartments with an exterior light I could control. (Door opened directly outside, no breezeway/interior hallway.) But if you’re on foot and in close proximity anyway, I would still imagine a sign/wreath/anything else you could hang or tape up would be a satisfactory indicator.