City of Wheaton, IL

10/10/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/10/2024 12:38

Halloween Safety Tips & Trick or Treating Hours

Safety Tips & Trick-or-Treating Hours:
As children throughout our community start getting their costumes ready for Halloween, the City reminds you that the trick-or-treating hours in Wheaton will be 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31. Drivers should use extra caution on Halloween to ensure the safety of trick-or-treaters.

To promote safety and protect children, the Wheaton Police Department offers the following tips:

  • Trick-or-treat on one side of the street at a time. Refrain from crossing the street in the middle of the block or between parked cars.
  • Trick-or-treat while it is light outside. If you must be out after dark, wear light-colored clothing, put reflective tape on your costume and treat bag, and carry a flashlight.
  • Dress children in non-flammable costumes that fit properly. Avoid wearing facial masks, which obstruct vision. Use face paint and makeup instead.
  • Trick-or-treat with friends and stay in a group.
  • An adult or responsible teen should accompany younger children at all times.
  • Advise children not to enter any residence or vehicle for the promise of anything.
  • Plan your trick-or-treat routes ahead of time, staying in your immediate neighborhood. Parents, take notice of whom your children are with and the routes they are taking.
  • Always walk on the sidewalk while trick-or-treating. If there is no sidewalk on the street, keep to the left, next to the curb, and walk single file facing (against) traffic.
  • Be courteous and respectful of others' property.
  • Homeowners should leave outside porch lights on. If you do not want trick-or-treaters to visit your home, turn off your exterior lights, and/or place a "no trick-or-treating here" sign on your door.

Downtown Wheaton Trick-or-Treating:

Downtown Wheaton Trick-or-Treating, hosted by the Downtown Wheaton Association, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. During this event, businesses throughout the downtown welcome children to get a head start on trick-or-treating by visiting downtown businesses.

Please note that the sidewalk at the northwest corner of Main and Front streets is temporarily closed due to building construction happening near this corner. For everyone's safety, please only cross the street using marked crosswalks, and remind children to do the same. To get around this closure, pedestrians can use the crosswalk to the south side of Front Street and the crosswalk to the east side of Main Street. Thank you for your assistance in helping keep all participants safe during this popular event.

Showcase Your Spook-tacular Halloween Display:

Want to flaunt your spook-tacular Halloween decor? Submit a photo through the City's website at wheaton.il.us/spooky of your home's hauntingly good exterior for a chance to be featured on the City of Wheaton's social media platforms!