2 Halloween Events Make for Seasonal Family Fun

Costumes, check. Stocked candy bowls, check. It’s trick-or-treat time in Ferndale.

The city doesn’t establish trick-or-treat hours. Rather, families should use their best judgment by sticking to reasonable hours and respecting households that choose not to participate, Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter said.

“Halloween is a fun and festive time, and we want to make sure it’s a safe time as well,” Coulter in a news release. “It’s important that we all work together to keep our children safe. Drive cautiously, remain alert, and encourage safety in your neighborhood.”

Young people are encouraged to:

• Trick-or-Treat in groups or with an adult
• Stay on sidewalks and be cautious crossing streets
• Wear reflective clothing
• Consider using face paint versus masks, which can obscure vision
• Be cautious of animals
• Accept treats in doorways; never go into strangers’ homes
• Throw away unwrapped candy or food items
  

Parents are also encouraged to lock and secure all vehicles, garages, and houses to reduce the opportunity of theft and vandalism.

Those on the hunt for safe, family-fun activities will find two great community events in Ferndale:

• Downtown Ferndale Trick-or-Treat Night, from 4-6 p.m. Saturday.
• Halloween Bash at the Ferndale Area District Library, 6-8 p.m. Saturday. This year’s theme is Star Wars; features include a trick-or-treating trail, make-your-own lightsabers and origami Yoda, and a silly photo booth. It’s a drop-in event open to all, regardless of age or city of residency.

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