Vernon Hills Trick-Or-Treating Hours 2019, Halloween Safety Tips

VERNON HILLS, 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.

Vernon Hills has set its trick-or-treating hours for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31.

Can't wait until Halloween? The Vernon Hills Park District is taking a traditional touch-a-truck event and adding some Halloween fun during Trucks, Trunks and Treats, happening from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 at Family Aquatic Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive. All are invited out to show off Halloween costumes while walking through the aisles of trucks. Bring your trick-or-treat bags to receive candy from the operators at each vehicle, and enjoy the hayride and some jumping in the bounce house. According to the park district, dogs are also welcome and community members can dress up their furry friends and let them strut their stuff.

This event will be cancelled in case of inclement weather, according to the park district.

Other local trick-or-treat dates and times:

• Grayslake — 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31
• Gurnee — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
• 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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While Halloween is a fun time for both children and adults of all ages, it's also a
time for everyone, including drivers, to be extra careful, the Vernon Hills Police Department said, in a release sent to Patch. Police remind drivers to keep in mind that young children will be very excited while trick-or-treating. Drivers should also remember to abide by the Illinois law pertaining to the use of hand-held electronic communication devices (cell phones), police said, adding that combining these with costumes and headwear could create a potentially dangerous situation. The members of the Vernon Hills Police Department want everyone to have a good time during Halloween, but also ask that it be done in a safe and law-abiding way.

According to the police department, parents should remember the designated trick-or-treating hours set for Vernon Hills are 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. To go along with this, the department’s Crime Prevention Unit has provided some simple, common sense suggestions for both adults and children, according to the release:

• Children should be instructed not to accept rides with strangers or older children not known to them and their parents.
• An adult should accompany very young children.
• Trick-or-treat visits should be confined to your own immediate neighborhood.
• Children should be advised not to enter any home unless it is one of a relative or known friend.
• Do not invite trick-or-treaters into your home.
• Children should be instructed to be courteous and respectful of the property of others.
• When planning on a costume, keep in mind that long costumes and high-heeled shoes may be unsafe when climbing stairs and crossing streets.
• Think about using make-up instead of wearing a mask, which can obstruct vision.
• Light colored, non-flammable costumes should be worn and a flashlight should be carried to be seen after dark.
• Children should be aware of pets. Some costumes may excite animals.
• Keep your porch light and/or driveway light on.
• Children should be careful of traffic. Also, adults who are out driving should exercise extreme caution during trick-or-treat hours.
• Children should be instructed to wait until they return home before eating any of their treats. Parents should check all candy and treats thoroughly. Throw away all unwrapped or loosely wrapped candy, fruit and anything that just doesn’t look right.

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All citizens should also remember to call 911 immediately if anyone or anything
suspicious is observed. Anyone with questions can contact the Crime Prevention Unit either by calling 847-247-4889 or via the department’s website vhpd.com.