Trick Or Treating In Geneva: 2023 Recommended Hours, Safety Tips

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

Halloween falls on a Tuesday this year, and the City of Geneva set its recommended trick-or-treating hours for 3-7 p.m. Oct. 31.

Officials also noted they will not provide guidance if weather forces Halloween events to be postponed or canceled.

"While Halloween weather can be very unpredictable, the decision to trick-or-treat is left to the discretion of individual families," city officials said.

Ahead of the spooky holiday, Geneva police shared several safety tips:

• If you are handing out candy please turn on your porch light
• If you choose not to participate, please turn your porch light off
• Trick-or-treat with a group if possible
• Make sure trick-or-treaters have a clear field of vision
• Wear light-colored costumes or incorporate reflective tape into their costumes
• Use caution when crossing streets and check all directions for cars
• Do not enter any homes
• Check all treats once you arrive back at home. Only eat unopened candy that is in its original packaging
• Respect others and their property