Halloween Trick-or-Treating Hours Set

Halloween falls on Wednesday this year, and the Village of Lemont has set the hours of 3 to 6:30 p.m. for trick-or-treating on October 31.

Be sure to remember to turn on your porch light if you want to welcome trick or treaters to your home.

Have fun – and be safe

The Lemont Police Department offers the following tips for having a fun – and safe – Halloween:

• Trick or Treaters should be accompanied by a trusted adult.
• Older children going alone should have a set time to return within the trick or treating hours. Have them wear a watch and carry a cell phone.
• Costumes using make-up and face paint are safer than an ill-fitting mask.
• Children should wear comfortable, light colored clothing that is flame retardant and short enough to avoid tripping.
• Reflective tape on costumes, glow necklaces, flashing buttons and flashlights will all help make them stand out in the dark.
• Costume props should be flexible and not sharp.
• Remind children of pedestrian and stranger safety rules and to only cross streets at intersections and crosswalks.
• Obey all traffic signs and signals.
• Stop, look left-right-left again and listen for cars.
• Walk, don't run across streets.
• Walk on sidewalks or on the left side of the street facing traffic.
• Never allow a child to eat a treat that has not been checked by a responsible adult. Discard fruit, unwrapped items, homemade goodies or any treat with a loose or torn wrapper.

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