Burlington Halloween 2020: When Is Trick-Or-Treating?

BURLINGTON, MA — Burlington does not set recommended trick-or-treating hours, and town officials are leaving the decision whether to participate up to residents.

Anyone who doesn't want to participate should leave their outside lights off. Trick-or-treaters should only approach homes with outside lights on.

According to state and federal public health recommendations for safely celebrating the holiday, traditional trick-or-treating is a high risk activity. One lower-risk alternative is setting out candy for trick-or-treaters to take, rather than handing it directly.

Residents who do participate should only trick-or-treat with people they live with, maintain 6 feet distance from other people, and wear masks or face coverings.

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.