Seasonal & Holidays

Trick-or-Treat Hours in Andover

Check out these six costume safety tips.

Trick-or-Treat will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 in Andover.

Costume Safety Tips

  • Children should carry a flashlight and their costumes should be bright-colored or have reflective tape to highlight them.
  • Be sure all parts of the costume are labeled flame retardant.
  • Costumes should not have trailing material or tails long enough to cause falls.
  • Pointed objects such as swords and devils’ forks should be made of soft material.
  • If your child wears a mask instead of make-up on their face, double check that the eye holes are large enough to see through clearly.
  • Children should wear sturdy shoes and temperature appropriate clothing underneath their costumes.

Safety Tips: Massachusetts Department of Fire Safety

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