Village Of Glen Ellyn: Halloween Trick-Or-Treating Guidance And Safety Tips

Press release from the Village of Glen Ellyn:

October 20, 2021

As Halloween nears, the Village reminds residents that suggested trick-or-treat hours in Glen Ellyn are from 3 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 31.

Please take note of some safety tips from the Glen Ellyn Police Department to help ensure all residents have a safe and happy Halloween.

• Only visit familiar, well-lit neighborhoods and homes that have their porch lights on.
• Walk on the sidewalk. Cross the street at corners using traffic signals and crosswalks. 
• Parents should inspect children’s candy before they eat any. If anything is unwrapped or looks suspicious, throw it away.
• Make sure trick-or-treaters have a flashlight and are wearing costumes that do not restrict their vision, could cause them to trip, are flame retardant and are light colored and visible. Consider placing reflective tape on costumes or treat bags.
• Always walk and don’t run from house to house.
• Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Children should always be accompanied by a parent or another trusted adult. Older children should always travel in groups.

Additional Guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health

The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued the following COVID-19 Halloween and Fall Festivities Guidance to help celebrate safely, available HERE.

This press release was produced by the Village of Glen Ellyn. The views expressed here are the author’s own.