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Local Trick-or-Treat times and tips
Trick-or-Treat will take place in our local areas on Oct. 31.
Local times include:
Austintown: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Boardman: 5-7 p.m.
Canfield: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Poland: 5-7 p.m.
This annual event can create fun family memories that you and your children will cherish forever, but it also should be a time of caution. Here are a few tips from safekids.org to keep Trick-or-Treat safe for your family.
1. Always make sure each member of your group is wearing bright/reflective clothing or carrying a lit flashlight or glow stick. This will help motorists better see your group once the sun sets.
2. Make sure to check the road in both directions, as well as keeping vigilant of cars backing up or pulling forward, before crossing the street. It is safest to cross at corners and using traffic signals and crosswalks when possible.
3. Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, make sure you walk facing traffic and as far to the left as possible.
4. Children under the age of 12 should not Trick-or-Treat alone at night without adult supervision. Any groups of unaccompanied Trick-or-Treaters should stick to familiar areas that are well-lit.
For those parents whose children have food allergy concerns, look for a teal pumpkin to denote homes with a food-free treat.
Additionally, remember to carefully inspect your child’s candy or other goodies prior to allowing them to consume it. Any candy that appears to have been altered or has torn packaging or packaging with holes in it should not be consumed. It is up to a parent’s or guardian’s discretion to ensure the safety of their children during this and all holidays.
Drivers should also take extra precautions while driving during Trick-or-Treat times. Any distractions should be silenced or minimized as much as possible. Vigilance should be observed after dark and in neighborhoods, where Trick-or-Treaters will likely be walking.
Have a Happy (and safe) Halloween!