The Village of St. Paris will be the only city in Champaign County to hold trick-or-treating on Saturday, Oct. 26. Urbana, North Lewisburg, Mechanicsburg and Woodstock will hold theirs on Thursday, Oct. 31.
All cities will hold Beggar’s Night from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
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In addition to posting the schedule for Beggar’s Night, the sheriff’s office also offered tips for parents for upcoming Halloween festivities.
“While dressing up is fun for our children, trick-or-treat has its dangers,” the post said. “We’ve included some safety tips to assist in preparing for the big night.”
Halloween safety tips from the Champaign County Sheriff Office include;
• Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping.
• Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes for greater visibility.
• Because masks can limit or block eyesight, consider non-toxic makeup and decorative hats as safer alternative. Hats should fit properly to prevent them from sliding over eyes. Makeup should be tested ahead of time on a small patch of skin to ensure there are no unpleasant surprised on the big night.
• A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds.
• Obtain flashlights with fresh batteries for all children and their escorts.
• If your older children are going alone, plan and review the route that is acceptable to you. Agree on a specific time when they should return home.
• Review with children how to call 911.
• Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a home or car for a treat.
• Law enforcement should be notified immediately of any suspicious or unlawful activity.
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