Halloween 2018 Events, Trick-Or-Treat Hours In Wilmette

WILMETTE, IL — The arrival of fall means there are plenty of spooky activities planned around town ahead of Halloween 2018, which falls on a Wednesday. Find more information below about what's on offer in Wilmette before the end of the month.

Saturday, Oct. 20

The Linden Square Pumpkin Walk includes treat-or-treating and Halloween activities at local businesses, including a petting zoo, live music, dance and food and beer vendors all afternoon. (Noon to 4 p.m., 4th Street and Linden Avenue, free)

The Halloween Happening is a family-friendly filled with thrills and chills, featuring carnival games, a moonwalk, a magician, arts and crafts, face painting and pony rides. Other highlights include the Theater of Terror and the Reptile Room. A pizza dinner, a goody bag and pumpkin patch visit are included. The event is aimed for children aged 4 to 18, all children must be accompanied by an adult, with a maximum of two adults per family. (4 p.m. - 8 p.m, Community Recreation Center, 3000 Glenview Road, $25 for residents, $30 for nonresidents aged 4-18. Registration on the day of the event includes an extra $5 fee.)

Tuesday, Oct. 23

Halloween Family Storytime at the Wilmette Public Library is aimed at kids ages 3 and up. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume to enjoy seasonal stories and songs. (6:30 to 7 p.m., Youth Program room, 1242 Wilmette Ave., free)

Saturday, Oct. 27

The Spooky Skate returns to Centennial Ice Rinks. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy a costume contest, prize drawings and other games. Skate rentals will be available. (1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., 2300 Old Glenview Rd., $8.75 adults, $7.75 students, $4 kids 5 and under. Admission $5 with costume and free for kids under 6 in costume)

Halloween Family Storytime at the Wilmette Public Library is aimed at kids ages 3 and up. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume. (6:30 to 7 p.m., Youth Program room, 1242 Wilmette Ave., free)

Monday, Oct. 29

Make Halloween Decorations at the library using special software and the library's vinyl cutter, help plan library programs for kids in grade 5 through 8. Snacks will be provided. (; Decorations from 7 to 8 p.m., Youth Program room, 1242 Wilmette Ave., free)

Wednesday, Oct. 31

Trick-or-Treat hours in Wilmette and Kenilworth run from 4 to 8 p.m. Parents, guardians or caretakers should accompany children (or send an older sibling) and make sure they don't enter anyone's home without your permission.

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Safety tips to prevent Halloween from being truly scary this year:

• Do not eat any treats until they are examined by an adult.
• Stick to the village's designated trick-or-treat time and pick subdivisions and areas with many homes.
• Plan a safe route so you know where your children are at all times. Set a time for their return home. If your child goes out with just friends, make sure he or she has a cell phone.
• Stay with a group if trick-or-treating without an adult. Let parents know who you are with and where you are going.
• Stay in well-lighted, populated areas and do not wander off alone.
• Never enter a stranger's home, back or side yard or get into a stranger's car. Call 911 or go to a neighbor's house for help if in trouble or a stranger bothers you.
• Carry a flashlight, glow stick or wear reflective tape to make costumes more visible to cars.
• Make sure costumes are flame retardant or have been treated with fire retardant spray. Avoid masks that limit vision. Use make-up instead.
• Consider reviewing the locations of registered offenders in Wilmette forbidden from handing out candy.

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