Fairfax City 2019 Trick-Or-Treating Hours, Weather Forecast

FAIRFAX CITY, VA — Halloween is on its way, and with just hours to go until trick-or-treaters hit the Faifax City streets, kids are readying their costumes and practicing their best jokes.

In Fairfax City, trick-or-treaters will be out and about on Halloween night. The city doesn't have set hours, according to officials, but most kids hit the streets after 5 p.m., so drivers should be extra vigilant then.

The City of Fairfax also hosts organized annual Halloween festivities for kids and their families. The events are held from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 31, including the option to trick-or-treat at several municipal buildings including:

• City Hall, 10455 Armstrong St.
• Green Acres, 4401 Sideburn Rd.
• Sherwood Center, 3740 Old Lee Hwy.
• Fairfax Museum & Visitor Center, 10209 Main St.

Trunk-or-treat will be held in the circular driveway in front of City Hall.

The weather on Halloween could get a bit tricky. While temperatures are expected to peak around 73 degrees during the day and fall steadily to around 50 overnight, there is a 70 percent chance of showers during the day and a 90 percent chance Thursday evening, according to the National Weather Service.

If you're trick-or-treating Thursday, remember to take an umbrella just in case. For a safe trick-or-treating night, parents should also remember to:

• 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 cell phone 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.

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