It’s almost time for Halloween. The kids will soon have fun wearing their costumes and trick-or-treating in local neighborhoods around the region. Scroll to the bottom to find links to trick-or-treat times in your neighborhood.
Safety Tips for Halloween Fun
Home Safety
- Clear your walkway of any debris and wet leaves to avoid tripping or slipping hazards.
- Keep pets inside, away from doors or windows so they won’t scare trick-or-treaters.
- Don’t hand out candy that could be a possible choking hazard for young children.
- Have your porch/entrance well lit if you are handing out candy. Keep the lights off if you do not want visitors. For lighting and decorating tips, go here.
- Young children should not carve pumpkins.
Trick-or-Treating
- A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children.
- Older unsupervised children should go out with a group, follow an acceptable/safe route, and return home at a specific time.
- Only visit homes with a porch light on and never enter a stranger’s home or car for a treat.
- Put electronic devices down and keep heads up.
- Stay on the sidewalks, cross only at corners, and don’t run across the street.
- Make sure to carry flashlights, especially if staying out after dark.
- Travel only in familiar, well-lit areas and avoid trick-or-treating alone.
- Don’t eat any treats until returning home so you can carefully inspect them.
Costumes
- All costumes, wigs and accessories should be made of fire-resistant materials.
- Accessories like swords or knives should be made out of cardboard or a flexible material.
- Pick brightly colored costumes and fasten reflective objects to clothing and bags so they are visible to motorists.
- Avoid oversized or high-heeled shoes that can cause a child to trip.
- Make sure masks or other head accessories don’t impede vision. (It is advisable to use make up or face paint instead of a mask.)
- Avoid tripping hazards, make sure costume is not too long and shoes are the proper size.
- Remove all makeup before going to bed to prevent skin and eye irritation.
- Attach your child’s name and contact information inside their costume.
Trick-or-Treat Times Around The Region
Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Trick-or-Treat Times
Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky (including Boone; Butler, Campbell; Clermont, Clinton, Gallatin; Grant; Hamilton, Kenton; Owen; Pendleton; and Warren counties)
See more Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky regional times here
Dayton Trick-or-Treat Times
See more Dayton, Ohio times here
Southeastern Indiana Trick-or-Treat Times
See Indiana trick-or-treat times here
Looking for more Halloween fun? Here’s a list of haunted houses around the region.
