Tewksbury Halloween Happenings and Holiday Guide

Halloween is almost here and there a lot of events and information for Tewksbury residents to have a fun and safe Halloween.

We broke it all down for you. Here’s everything you need to know:

When is Trick-or-Treat in Town?

Trick or treat hours on Halloween, which this year is on Saturday, Oct. 31, will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

17th Annual Community Safe Halloween is Oct. 25

For the 17th year, the Tewksbury Police Department will be hosting its Annual Community Safe Halloween on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the John F. Ryan Elementary School located at 135 Pleasant St.

The event will include free goodies for children, as well as safety demonstrations, dancing, games, arts and crafts and more.

Fine more information on the annual event >>>

Tips for Safe Trick or Treating

• If you’re going “Trick or Treating” at Halloween, remember these safety tips, so you can have fun and keep safe at the same time.

• Always go trick or treating with an adult.

• Only go to houses where you or your friends know the residents.
  

• Don’t knock on doors where there is a sign saying “NO callers” or there are no outside lights on.

• Stay in areas that are lit with streetlights - take a flashlight with you just in case.

• Stay with your friends - don’t split into smaller groups unless an adult goes with you.

• Don’t talk to strangers on the street.

• Don’t enter any house, stay on the doorstep.

• Always look carefully before crossing the road, even if you are part of a group.

• Be visible.

Teal Pumpkins

See a Teal Pumpkin on a doorstep? The Teal Pumpkin Project raises awareness of food allergies and promote the inclusion of all trick-or-treaters with non-food treats. Here’s all the information >>>

How to Roast Perfect Pumpkin Seeds

Carving pumpkins? We have some tips on roasting the perfect pumpkin seeds >>>

Top Halloween Costumes for 2015

According to the National Retail Federation’s 2015 Halloween Consumer Top Costumes Survey, hundreds of thousands of Americans already have their wardrobe picked out for this Halloween season. Here’s a look at this year’s top picks >>>

Know of any other Halloween events happening in town? Let us know in the comments section and we’ll add them to this post.