Gloucester Township Halloween Trick-or-Treating Hours

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Kids in Gloucester Township will soon hit the sidewalks in search of candy on Halloween night. According to a resolution passed in 2013, the curfew for Oct. 29, 30 and 31 in Gloucester Township is 8:30 p.m., with the fire companies ringing the alarm for curfew at 8:15 p.m.

Hours for trick-or-treating are 4 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 31 each year. At the township council meeting on Oct. 16, Gloucester Township Council President Tracey Trotto said that resolution remains in effect, and no other resolution concerning trick-or-treat or curfew has been passed since.

The Gloucester Township Clerk's Office confirmed those hours would remain in place for this year on Monday evening. For a safe trick-or-treating night, parents should remember:

• Check all treats to ensure they are sealed and do not have any foreign objects.
• Carry a flashlight and wear reflective clothing.
• Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with flame.
• Light up the house at night.
• If a sword, cane, or stick is a part of your child's costume, make sure it is not sharp or long.
• If you have a security camera, make sure it's pointed at the front door.
• Always check through your peephole before opening the door.
• Bring a cellphone in case of an emergency.
• Young children, excited about the night of trick-or-treating, should be supervised by a responsible adult.
• Do not walk on the street — stay on sidewalks and cross streets when safe at intersections and crosswalks.