Trick Or Treating In Batavia: 2023 Recommended Hours

BATAVIA, IL — It's not long until Batavia children and teens will take to the candy trail in celebration of Halloween.

This year, Halloween falls on a Tuesday, and the City of Batavia set its recommended trick-or-treating hours for 3-7 p.m.

Just a few days prior, locals will have another chance to celebrate Halloween with the annual Batavia MainStreet-organized BatFest, happening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 28. The event will feature a parade, trick-or-treating at downtown businesses, a costume contest and magician performances, among other spooktacular activities.

Ahead of the holiday, Batavia police shared several safety tips:

• Walk in small groups, not alone.
• Bicycles and skateboards should be left at home.
• Younger children should be accompanied by adults.
• Costumes should not restrict vision.
• Use stick-on reflective material generously.
• Carry a flashlight if out after dark.
• Only give or accept wrapped or packaged candy.
• Parents should examine candy carefully before children are allowed to eat it.
• Cross only at crosswalks.

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