Highland Park Trick-Or-Treat Hours And Halloween 2019 Activities

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Halloween weekend is here, which means plenty of eerie activities for local families to take part in all the way through Thursday, Oct. 31. Take a look at a quick rundown of some family-friendly Halloween activities planned in Highland Park — or add your local event to the Highland Park Patch calendar for free.

Halloween Scary Skate
Costumed skaters skate for free at Centennial Ice Area from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. Regular skate rental fees apply.

Monster Bash
The annual Halloween party at Deer Creek Raquet club offers a chance to play tennis in costume and win prizes in various categories from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. Registration is required, and club members who bring a friend are eligible for a 50 percent discount.

Trick-or-Treat Candy Stroll
There will be free hayrides, pony rides and live music at Port Clinton Square, as well as music, balloon artists and other Halloween-themed entertainment at Renaissance Place from 3 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Attendees can pick up a free candy bucket at First Bank of Highland Park before taking a stroll around downtown Highland Park for candy and treats from participating merchants.

Halloween Trick-or-Treating Hours
The city's official hours for trick-or-treating on Thursday, Oct. 31, extend from 3:30 to 7 p.m. in Highland Park.

Highland Park city officials offered the following tips for ensuring a safe Halloween for kids and adults:

• Don’t Trick or Treat alone. Stay in a group and communicate to an adult where you will be going.
• Teach children how to obtain help or call 9-1-1 if they have an emergency or become lost.
• Walk on the sidewalk, not in the street.
• Only cross the street at designated crosswalks.
• Look both ways. Listen and watch for cars before crossing the street.
• Don’t hide or cross the street from between parked cars.
• Wear light-colored or reflective-type clothing or try to affix reflective tape on costumes or treat bags to be more visible.
• Use face paint rather than masks or things that will cover your eyes. If you wear a mask, make sure that the eye-holes are large enough that your vision won’t be affected.
• Carry a flashlight with fresh batteries to light your way.
• Visit homes that have inside and outside lights on.
• Accept your treats at the door and never go into a home.
• Always have an adult inspect the candy before eating. Don’t eat candy if packaging has been opened. Remember that small, hard pieces of candy are a choking hazard for young children.
• Be cautious around pets that may come to the door or be outside.
• Eliminate tripping hazards on your porch and around your property.
• Always keep lit Jack O’Lanterns away from drapes, decorations or areas where children will be standing or walking.
• Halloween guidelines for your pets:
• Secure your pets indoors on Halloween night - preferably in a room away from your front door. Between the doorbell ringing, odd-looking strangers at the door and all the children’s voices, this night is no “treat” for your dog or cat.
• Keep goodies away from pets. Chocolate and raisins can be particularly dangerous.
• Have ID on your pets - many animals slip out of the house when the door is opened.