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Halloween Activities and Safety Tips
Halloween is intended to be a fun event for children and families and also a time to be extra cautious and careful to keep everyone safe. On Monday, October 31st, Gloucester County officials have established a trick-or-treat timeframe of 6:00-8:00pm. The Gloucester County Library-Virginia will be hosting its "Spooktacular" event from 5-7 p.m. Park at Main Street Center, come trick-or-treat with the Library and then head uptown! Organized events are a safe way for your child to enjoy Halloween.
Also, Gloucester Main Street and the Gloucester County Sheriff's Office will feature Trick-or-Treating on Main Street on October 31st, from 5:30-7:45 p.m. Numerous businesses and organizations will participate in this event. A road closure of Main Street for all thru traffic from 5:00-8:00pm will be in place.
Safe Kids Worldwide notes that twice as many child pedestrians are killed while walking on Halloween than on any other days of the year; and only one-third of parents talk to their children about Halloween safety. Don’t be in the 66 percentile that never do! Be familiar with the safety tips below to help you and your child have an enjoyable and safe Halloween:
1) Costumes should be bright material, visible in the dark or have reflective tape. Everyone should carry a flashlight. Face paint is preferable to masks which may hinder visibility.
2) Trick-or-Treat in well-known neighborhoods. Accept treats only at the front door. Never enter the home of a stranger.
3) Instruct your child not to eat any “unchecked” treats that aren’t sealed. Be careful about homemade treats or damaged wrappers.
4) Walk on the left side of the road facing traffic at all times. Avoid taking shortcuts across backyards or wooded areas. Always look twice before crossing a street.
5) Approach only homes that have their front porch light on.
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