Official hours for Halloween trick or treating are 3 – 7 p.m., Oct. 31. Parents should accompany young children, especially after dark, and inspect all treats. Other safety tips include:
- Use make-up instead of masks
- Choose flame-retardant costumes
- Wear light-colored clothing at night or add reflective tape to dark colored costumes
- Give and accept only wrapped and packaged candy
- Go out in daylight and carry a flashlight in case of delay
- Stay within your neighborhood and visit only homes you know
For more information on trick-or-treating hours, call 708.358.5670 or email clerk@oak-park.us. For safety information, call 708.445.3300 or 708.386.3800, or email fire@oak-park.us or police@oak-park.us.