It's Beggars' Night Tuesday in Waukee

Grab your spookiest, silliest, even weirdest Halloween costume and get ready for Beggars' Night 2012 in Waukee.

Beware - ghosts, goblins, princesses and cowboys alike will be going door-to-door begging for candy tonight from 6-8 p.m. and they're going to be hungry.

A few tips on how you can stay safe this Beggars' Night from the Waukee Police Department:

• Walk, slither, and sneak on the sidewalks, not in the street.
• Before crossing the street, look both ways for cars, trucks, and low flying brooms.
• Cross the street only at corners.
• Do not hide behind or cross the street between parked cars.
• Put reflective tape on bikes, skateboards, brooms, and clothing so you are more visible to motorists.
• Plan your route and share it with your family.
• Carry a flashlight to light your way.
• Keep away from open fires and candles. (Costumes can be extremely flammable).
• Visit homes that have the porch light on.
• Accept your treats at the door and never go into a stranger's house.
• Use face paint rather than masks or things that will cover your eyes.
• Be cautious of animals and strangers.
• Have a grown-up inspect your treats before eating and do not eat candy if the package is already open. Small, hard pieces of candy can be a choking hazard for young children.

Got a joke?

Beggars' Night comes with one little hitch - you usually have to tell a joke to get your candy. Have no fear - we've compiled a couple jokes you can use when you're making the rounds tonight, courtesy of our Patch readers. 

Q. Where does a cow go for entertainment?
A. To the moo-vies!

Q. Why did the ghost cross the road?
A. To get to "THE OTHER SIDE."

Q: What's a pirate's favorite letter?
A: You think it's the 'R' but it's really the 'C' (must say in pirate voice).

Q. Why do witches wear name tags?
A. So you can tell which witch is which.

Q. How many Ps/peas are in a pod?
A. One

Q. Why do Eskimos wash their clothes in Tide?
A. Because it's too cold out-Tide.

Q. Why couldn't the skeleton go trick-or-treating?
A. He didn't have any body to go with.

Q: What is a ghost's favorite fruit?
A: Boo-berries!

"Knock knock!"
"Who's there?"
"Little old lady."
"Little old lady, who?"
"Hey, I didn't know you could yodel!"