Halloween Trick-or-Treating Hours in Oak Park, River Forest 2013

It's that time—time for some spooky, oddball and sugar-heavy Halloween-related activities, which all lead up to the epic night of trick-or-treating on Thursday, Oct. 31.

The official trick-or-treating hours in Oak Park and River Forest this Halloween are 3-7 p.m. 

The Village of Oak Park encourages parents to accompany young children, especially after dark, and inspect all treats. Other safety tips include:

• Use make-up instead of masks
• Choose flame-retardant costumes
• Wear light-colored clothing at night or add reflective tape to dark colored costumes
• Give and accept only wrapped and packaged candy
• Go out in daylight and carry a flashlight in case of delay
• Stay within your neighborhood and visit only homes you know

• Make sure your costume is visible to vehicles & others.
• Instead of a candle to light a pumpkin, use a small flashlight or liquid light stick that glows in the dark.
• Purchase only flame retardant or flame proof costumes and masks.
• Be sure costumes fit properly to prevent tripping or falls, and masks allow full vision.
• Do not trick or treat alone.
• Only approach homes that are well lit and only approach the front door.
• Stay on sidewalks & obey traffic signs / signals.
• Carry a flashlight.
• Adults should check their child's candy, before they eat it.