City of Plymouth Trick-or-Treat information
Published on Oct 7, 2024 10:46

City of Plymouth Police Chief Al Cox announced that trick-or-treating hours for the City will be from 5:30pm to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2024.

Trick-or-treaters are reminded to follow safety rules when crossing streets and only approach houses where porch lights are lit. Below are some additional safety tips for kids and parents.

Halloween Safety Tips

Trick-or-Treaters

• Avoid strangers.
• Carry a flashlight and wear a watch you can read in the dark.
• Don’t go trick-or-treating alone and stay in familiar neighborhoods.
• Walk, don't run.
• Stay on sidewalks (Don't cut across yards or driveways). If there is no sidewalk, walk on the left side of the road facing traffic.
• Costumes shouldn’t drag on the ground and shoes should fit (even if they don't go with your costume)
• Don’t let masks obstruct vision while walking from house to house.
• Wear light-colored clothing or clothing with reflective markings or tape.
• Don’t pet or go near animals you don't know.

Parents

• Have your child eat dinner before setting out  -  You should know where they are going.
• Children should carry quarters so they can call home.
• Ideally, young children of any age should be accompanied by an adult.
• Children going out on their own should know where to reach you and when to be home (have them wear a watch).
• Costumes made of flame-retardant material are best. Remind children not to walk too close to burning candles.
• Although tampering is rare, tell children to bring the candy home to be inspected before consuming anything.  WHEN IN DOUBT - THROW IT OUT!

Homeowners

• Clear your yard of such things as ladders, hoses, dog leashes and flowerpots that can trip young ones.
• Pets can get frightened.  Secure them to protect them from cars or inadvertently biting a trick-or-treater.
• If using candles, place the pumpkin (or other item) well away from where trick-or-treaters will be walking or standing or use battery-powered candles.
• Avoid letting paper or cloth yard decorations blow into a flaming candle.