Halloween is just around the corner and many homeowners are curious about what their neighbors are doing concerning trick or treating. The short answer to whether you should or shouldn’t participate is entirely up to you! Government agencies have not cancelled Halloween/trick or treating. They have stated we should maintain social distancing, wear masks, wash hands and not participate if you or someone in your household is sick. As far as our neighborhood is concerned, YES, some neighborhood children do intend to trick or treat and YES, some neighbors will have treats to hand out. Will there be as many kids out and homes participating as previous years? Probably not, but if you enjoy Halloween and wish to celebrate it, there is no reason you shouldn’t. Here are some suggestions on how to make the night enjoyable and safe for everyone:

1. Follow the safety guidelines put out by our local Public Health Department.
2. Handle your treats less. Put treats on a platter, so they are easily grabbed by a child.
3. If you like to see the costumes, place a chair six feet away from your treats and wish everyone a “Happy Halloween”.
4. Pass out something different from edibles like small toys, pencils etc. You can even purchase coupons from local fast food places for a treat! Remember, there are a lot of kids out there who enjoy Halloween but can’t eat the candy due to allergies or other dietary restrictions.
5. Make sure your edibles are store bought and individually wrapped. Homemade treats are wonderful but this year we suggest saving those for your family.

We hope this helps in your decision making. We wish everyone a safe and Happy Halloween!