Bolingbrook Trick-Or-Treat Hours & 10 Tips to Stay Safe on Halloween

The Village of Bolingbrook has set 4-7 p.m. aside as the hours for children to go trick-or-treating on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013.

Also, the Village is offering these tips to ensure everyone stays safe on Halloween:

• Make sure children are accompanied by an adult or responsible teenager when they go door-to-door. Go with them yourself if you can.
• Instruct children never to eat anything until they are home and the treats have been examined. Cut and wash fruit before eating. Throw away anything unwrapped.
• Check wrappers for signs of tampering.
• Bring suspicious items to the police station.
• Make sure children's costumes fit and that they can see well.
• Tell children to trick-or-treat in their own neighborhoods.
• If children are going to be out after dark, make sure they carry a flashlight.
• Teach children to use the sidewalks. If there are no sidewalks, walk on the left side of the street facing the cars.
• Know which friends your children will be with and which route they are taking.
• Leave a porch light on so children will know it's OK to visit your home.