Trick-Or-Treating In Naperville: Suggested Hours, Safety Tips

NAPERVILLE, IL — Kids in Naperville are counting down the days to Halloween. Though there are no set hours for trick-or-treating in Naperville, the police department recently released suggested hours and safety tips for residents.

Families are encouraged to head out before nightfall and get back home by 8 p.m.

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The following tips were suggested to help trick-or-treaters stay safe:

• Head out in groups and with trustworthy adults
• Do not enter strangers' homes
• Avoid homes with registered sex offenders
• Look both ways when crossing streets
• Obey traffic signals
• Avoid running between parked cars
• Travel with a charged cellphone
• Wear flame retardant costumes
• Adults should check Halloween candy
• Don't wear costumes that include weaponlike accessories

Naperville police also shared the following tips for drivers:

• Watch out for running children
• Avoid driving drunk or high
• Avoid driving distracted

Click the links to learn more about Howlin' at the Moon and other Halloween events near Naperville.