Trick-Or-Treating In Batavia: Hours Changed For Halloween

BATAVIA, IL — Halloween is right around the corner, and Batavia residents are preparing their festivities. Ahead of the holiday, Batavia officials changed the city's recommended trick-or-treating hours to take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 31.

Originally scheduled from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., residents were concerned about the earlier time frame impeding with other activities and not being dark enough to properly enjoy Halloween decorations.

"Please understand that the original change was made out of a concern for children’s safety having to cross streets in the dark," officials said in a news release Tuesday. "If your children are out after dusk, please take precautions to make sure that cars can see them."

Village staff recommended kids wear something reflective and carry a flashlight to ensure safety.

Batavia police also released a list of recommendations for the Halloween activity.

• 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 at crosswalks only.

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