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.