It’s that wonderful time of year in which those scary ghouls and goblins inhabit our midst. We at Webb Weekly thought we would give you a brief run-down on some of the creepy and ghoulish things happening in the area as well as some tips that will help make it a safer time for those goblins that will be inhabit our streets while they are trick-or treating.
In the city of Williamsport, the Downtown Fall Festival and Trick-or-Treat will be taking place on Wednesday, October 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. Local businesses will hand out candy, host activities, and provide giveaways for Williamsport children. There will also be sponsored trunks, a pumpkin giveaway, bounce houses, and games.
On Saturday, October 28 in the city’s East End, the Shaw Park Spooky Spectacular is taking place from 5 to 8 p.m. The haunted house will be held at the old bath house at Shaw Park on Sherman Street. Mayor Derek Slaughter will be judging a costume contest and choosing three winners for the best Halloween disguise.
The Lycoming College Halloween Spectacular takes place on October 28 at 7 p.m. The Lycoming College Community Orchestra will perform seasonally spooky music paired with visual media at the Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport. It is free and open to the public.
There is a Haunted Barn taking place at Pennsdale on October 27 and 28. It is a fundraiser for the fire company.
Most area municipalities including Old Lycoming Township will be having their tick-or-treat hours on Tuesday, October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
In Hughesville the Halloween Parade begins at 5:30 p.m., with trick-or-treating to follow from 6-8 p.m. Montgomery will have a parade beginning at 6 p.m. and forming at 5:30 p.m. and trick-or-treating will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
We are also presenting some Halloween safety tips, particularly for trick-or treating.
– Wear shoes that fit.
– Wear a costume short enough and easy to walk in.
– Be Safe. Be Seen. Wear bright colors. Use a flashlight. Use reflective strips.
– Walk in a group – the bigger the cluster the easier it is to be seen.
– Stop at the curb or edge of the road. Cross at corners.
– Walk on sidewalks; If there is no sidewalk, walk on the roadway facing traffic.
– Look LEFT-RIGHT-LEFT before crossing.
– Walk-don’t run-across the street.
– Under age 10 always cross with someone older, preferably an adult.
– Put electronic devices down and keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street.
– Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.
– Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. Children should walk on direct routes with the fewest street crossings.
– Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors.
– Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision.
– Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.
– When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls.
– Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.
As the person who is distributing the Halloween treats, make your house “trick-or-treat friendly.” Be sure cars are parked in the driveway and not blocking sidewalks and that the walkway to your house is well lit and free of obstacles.
When sorting through candy at the end of the night, be sure to throw away any candy that is not in its original wrapper, or looks as though it has been opened.
