Trick-Or-Treating In Batavia: 2024 Hours Unveiled

BATAVIA, IL — October is in full swing, and that means Halloween is right around the corner. The holiday falls on a Thursday this year, and the City of Batavia set its trick-or-treating hours for 3-7 p.m. Oct. 31.

To get a taste of Halloween before the official holiday, Batavia MainStreet will host its annual BatFest Oct. 26 in downtown Batavia. Activities, happening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., include a parade, downtown trick-or-treating and a costume contest, among others.

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Police and village officials provided a list of tips and guidelines to help families as they begin planning for festivities:

• Walk in small groups, not alone.
• Bicycles and skateboards should be left at home.
• Younger children should be accompanied by adults.
• Costumes should not restrict vision.
• Use stick-on reflective material generously.
• Carry a flashlight if out after dark.
• Only give or accept wrapped or packaged candy.
• Parents should examine candy carefully before children are allowed to eat it.
• Cross at crosswalks only.

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