Grayslake, Local Towns' Halloween 2019 Trick-Or-Treating Hours

GRAYSLAKE, IL — October is here, and Halloween is just a few short weeks away. This year, Halloween falls on a Thursday, so get on your costumes and get ready for some trick-or-treating.

Grayslake has set its trick-or-treating hours for 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31.

Can't wait until Halloween? The 2019 Chamber of Commerce Business Trick-or-Treat will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 in downtown Grayslake. Trick-or-treaters can also take pictures with a Public Works truck or sit in a Grayslake Police Department squad vehicle, and enjoy carnival games, candy and more.

Other local trick-or-treat dates and times:

• Gurnee — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
• Vernon Hills — 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31
• Round Lake — 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27
• Lake Zurich — 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31
• Lake Forest — 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31
• Libertyville — 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31

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The Grayslake Police Department wants families to have a fun and safe time this Halloween, and are sharing these basic safety tips to help prepare families ahead of trick-or-treating:

• You or a responsible adult should always accompany children ages 12 and under when trick-or-treating.
• Children over the age of 12 who are responsible enough to go without a responsible adult should stay in groups, follow an agreed upon route and watch for cars.
• Make sure costumes fit well, never obscure visibility and are flame retardant.
• Have your trick-or-treater(s) wear reflective clothing and/or carry a light or glow stick.
• Check the police or local law enforcement website for registered offenders living in your area.
• Remind your children to stay in well-lit areas, never take shortcuts and never go into isolated areas.
• Teach your children to never enter any home without you or without your permission and only go up to homes that are well lit.
• Let your children know to tell you or a trusted adult if they see anything weird, unusual or suspicious.
• Teach children to bring treats home before eating them and eat only factory-wrapped treats unless you know the giver well.
• Teach your children to say "No" and "Get Away" from any person or situation making them feel scared, uncomfortable or confused, even if it means yelling, kicking, attracting attention or any other way to resist. Trust their feelings and tell a trusted adult.
• Consider safe alternatives and places, including parties at home, schools or community events.