Andover Halloween 2020: When Is Trick-Or-Treating?

ANDOVER, MA — Trick-or-treating in Andover will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday.

Anyone who doesn't want to participate should leave their outside lights off. Trick-or-treaters should only approach homes with outside lights on.

The CDC classified trick-or-treating as a high risk activity for the coronavirus, so the town encouraged residents to exercise caution. Residents should only trick-or-treat with people they live with, should maintain 6 feet distance from other people, and wear masks or face coverings.

Those welcoming trick-or-treaters should avoid handing candy directly to kids; setting individually-packaged candies outside for grab-and-go is a good option.

The town asked residents not to participate in large gatherings and to stay home if feeling sick.

CDC guidelines on celebrating the holiday are available here. The town offered additional alternative activities here.

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.