On Oct. 31, kids understandably want to get into their costumes as early as possible and gather as much candy as possible during trick or treat hours. Maybe it’s all the scary Halloween movies older kids and young teens watch, but they like to push those hours as late as possible, ringing doorbells in the darkness.
Suburban towns have set some limits, so here are the official Halloween trick or treat hours.
Police departments and villages also recommend:
Don’t let kids wear masks that impair their vision or costumes they might trip on.
Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights or put reflective tape on their costumes to make them visible to drivers, who may be speeding home to haul out their own candy bowls.
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Prevent real-life horror by having trick or treaters stop and look both ways when crossing streets; rush hour approximately coincides with sunset, and darkness impairs drivers’ ability to see children.
Only ring doorbells at homes that have their porch lights on.
Skokie:
Hours: 3 to 8 p.m.
The village asks people not to ring doorbells outside of those hours and of residences where the porch light is turned on.
Lincolnwood:
Hours: 3 to 7 p.m.
The village set out a reminder that young children should be accompanied by their parents or another responsible adult, children should watch for traffic, walk only on sidewalks and cross streets at intersections. Also, drivers should be looking out for children and all candy should be inspected before children consume it.
Morton Grove
Hours: 3:30 to 7 p.m.
Harwood Heights
Hours: Until 8 p.m.
Park Ridge
Hours: 3 to 7 p.m.
Norridge
Hours: 3 to 8 p.m.
Niles
Hours: 3 to 7 p.m.