Halloween Trick-or-Treating hours recommended for 4 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31

Halloween will soon be here in Evesham Township! It is once again the township’s recommendation that those who want to go Trick-Or-Treating do so on Oct. 31, 2024 between the hours of 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Please see the additional guidelines and recommendations below to ensure our children and families have a safe and enjoyable Halloween!

SAFE WALKING GUIDELINES ON HALLOWEEN:

•  Join kids under age 12 for trick-or-treating. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, tell them to stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups.
•  Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross.
•  Put electronic devices down, keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street.
•  Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.
•  Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible.
•  Children should walk on direct routes with the fewest street crossings.
•  Watch for cars that are turning or backing up.
•  Teach children to never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.

SAFE COSTUME RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HALLOWEEN

•  Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors.
•  Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision.
•  Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers
•  When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls.

SAFETY REMINDERS FOR MOTORISTS ON HALLOWEEN

•  Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways.
•  Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs.
•  Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully.
•  Get rid of any distractions - like your phone - in your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings.
•  Turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances.
•  Be especially alert for kids during the hours of 4 to 7:30 p.m.