Virginia Beach, Va. – The time is almost here for candy, ghosts and costumes and Virginia Beach wants you to be safe and responsible.
Virginia Beach Public Safety First Responders is reminding families to plan ahead to make this year a fun but safe one.
Trick-or-Treating begins at dusk and ends at 8 p.m. for children 12 years of age and younger. If you are passing out treats, you are asked to turn your porch light on so children will know to approach.
Some other Halloween tips include:
- Wearing bright colors and adding reflectors for higher visibility
- Make sure that children can see clearly through face masks or using face paint instead of a mask.
- Carrying a flashlight and making sure that cellphones are charged in case of emergencies
- Join in the fun and go with young children. Have a group system. Never allow children to go alone.
- Give or accept only wrapped or packaged candy.
- Instruct your child to never go into the home of a stranger, or get into their car.
Looking to do something different?
Hampton Roads offers other events to get involved this Halloween:
- Show off your costume at Museum Madness at The Portsmouth Museumson Saturday October 25!
- Have date night and enjoy dinnerand a movie at Fellowship of the Inner Light in Virginia Beach.
- Have spooky story time of mystery and mayhem by local author and storyteller Al Chewning.
- Enjoy The 666 Project: A Horror Anthology Show at the Push Comedy Theater.
- Check out a Forbidden HauntedHouse in Yorktown!
- Get a few bargains at a multi-family church yardsale!
