Valparaiso Downtown Fall Harvest Festival, (downtown trick-or-treat) is scheduled for Friday October 25th, from 4pm to 6pm in downtown Valparaiso. Reminder, Lincolnway from Michigan Ave to Lafayette Ave will be closed on Friday from 4pm to 6pm for the Festival.
The city wide trick-or-treat has been scheduled for Thursday October 31st from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The following safety tips will help make your Halloween Holiday safe and fun:
1. Walk don’t run from house to house.
2. Stay on sidewalks.
3. Stop and look both ways before crossing the street.
4. Cross the street at intersections, not between parked cars.
5. Stay in familiar neighborhoods.
6. Carry a flashlight and wear bright clothing.
7. Make sure costumes do not drag on the ground.
8. Avoid wearing masks while walking from house to house.
9. Safer to be in groups when walking and trick or treating.
10. Approach only houses that have lights on.
11. Wear clothing with reflective markings or tape.
12. Wear costumes that don’t restrict your sight.
13. Wait to eat candy after you get home.
14. Parents inspect all candy after returning home. Any candy opened should not be eaten.
15. Carry a cellular phone and immediately report any suspicious activity to police.
All motorists should slow down and use extra caution during trick-or-treat hours.