Falmouth Halloween 2022: Trick-Or-Treating Hours, Events

FALMOUTH, MA — Happy Halloween, Falmouth.

Here on the Cape, there's a few guidelines that have been set by various town agencies and officials, plus a number of events to know about.

To start, trick-or-treating is set for 6 to 8 p.m., according to a Falmouth Public Schools news release.

According to the release, the police department will have extra officers on duty to ensure "safety and well-being" for those who are participating.

If trick-or-treating isn't your child's thing, or if your child has aged out of it, Cape Cod Church, 1205 Nathan Ellis Highway, in East Falmouth, will host a trunk-or-treat event on Monday from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

For those who are trick-or-treating, however, here are some guidelines town officials have asked parents and kids to follow:

• "You should know the families of the homes your child will visit. Accompanying your child and limiting trick-or-treating to your neighborhood is recommended."
• "Have children carry flashlights, wear light color costumes, use reflective tape, and make sure costumes fit so your child can see well.
• "Most important: do not let your child eat any food received until you have checked it. Check wrappers for signs of tampering and wash and cut all fruit. We cannot stress this enough. Taking precautions will prevent problems."
• "'Trick or Treating' should be limited to elementary school children. Porch lights should be left on to welcome them."
• "Halloween should be a fun time for younger children and not a time for mischief by older children."