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

WILMINGTON, MA — Wilmington does not set official or recommended trick-or-treating hours. Town officials are leaving participation 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.

The CDC classified trick-or-treating as a high risk activity for the coronavirus, so the town encouraged residents to exercise caution. Residents should only trick-or-treat with people they live with, should maintain 6 feet distance from other people, and wear masks or face coverings.

Those welcoming trick-or-treaters should avoid handing candy directly to kids; setting individually-packaged candies outside for grab-and-go is a good option.

Wilmington's annual Horribles Parade was canceled due to the virus.

CDC guidelines on celebrating the holiday are available here.

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