Crestwood Moves Forward With Trick-Or-Treating Amid COVID-19

CRESTWOOD, IL — Crestwood will move forward with trick or treating as well as other Halloween festivities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Hours for trick or treating will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Residents with underlying medical conditions may want to sit out opening the door to trick-or-treaters this year by putting a sign on their door.

The village will also be holding its annual “Trunk Or Treat” from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, at the Crestwood Recreation and Wellness Center, 5331 W. 135th St. Due to COVID-19 concerns, families are asked to register for a 1-hour time slot. Prizes will be given to the best costume every hour.

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Businesses and organizations are also needed to distribute candy from their vehicles that will be strategically placed around the rec center parking lot. Bring enough wrapped candy, toys and other items for 350 kids. Decorated vehicles are encouraged to add a more festive touch, but not mandatory. Here's your chance to turn your SUV into a hearse. The deadline to reserve a spot is Oct. 17.

Trunk or Treat space is limited so businesses/organizations need to register in advance. Fill out the application and mail/drop it off to: Jamie Cluckey, Event Coordinator Crestwood Recreation & Wellness Center 5331W. L35th Street, Crestwood, lL 60418. For more information, contact Jamie by phone at 708-595-6149 or by email at crestwoodrec@gmail.com.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says traditional trick-or-treating, trunk-or-treating, parties, hayrides and haunted houses should be avoided this Halloween, but numerous Chicago-area towns have already announced they will allow trick-or-treating this year.

The CDC late Monday released its guidance for the holiday, and the news for Halloween lovers is grim.

"Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses," the CDC warned. Authorities suggest sticking to low-risk activities done by those in the same household, and mostly at home.