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Halloween Guide: Trick-or-Treating Hours, Safety Tips, Weather

There's only a week left until the big day and we've got everything you need to know for a happy, healthy holiday.

We've got the scoop on trick-or-treating hours, safety tips and the weather forecast as your little ghouls and goblins count the days until Halloween on Oct. 31.

Hours

Huntington Woods: Recommended hours are 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31, according to the city website, and homeowners who plan to give out candy are urged to turn on their porch lights.

Berkley: There are no formal hours, but trick-or-treating usually lasts from dusk until approximately 8 p.m. on Halloween, Deputy Director Robert North said.

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Safety tips

North offers the following advice for all trick-or-treaters:

  • Wear light-reflective material or carry a flashlight or glow stick.
  • Ensure kids have a clear field of vision and can hear properly.
  • A responsible adult should accompany trick-or-treaters.
  • Normal street crossing and safety rules apply.

Parents who check their children's candy and discover something that raises concerns may call their public safety department with questions.

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: 248-541-1180

Berkley Public Safety: 248-658-3380

Check out the attached PDF from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for more Halloween safety tips.

Weather

A lot can change during the course of a week, but for now the Halloween forecast is nearly perfect.


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