We are now at that scary time of ghouls and goblins. That fun time of year is known as Halloween. Even though there was a wide variety of Halloween-related events that have already taken place last week, there is still plenty of ghoulish fun to be had.
One of the most notable and exciting will be the Downtown Trick-or-Treat and Fall Fest, which will be held in downtown Williamsport on Wednesday, October 30th, from 5 to 8 p.m. It will take place along West Fourth Street from Market to William streets. Streets in that area will be shut down beginning at 3:30 p.m. It is a free event, and it will consist of Trick-Or-Treating and a parade of costumes by young and old alike. The City of Williamsport and the Williamsport Business Association sponsor this outstanding and fun event.
Firetree Place, 600 Campbell Street, Williamsport, will hold a “Haunted Freak Show” on October 30 and 31 from 6:30 to 10 p.m.
There will be a wide offering a Trunk-or-Treat activities across the county. These include Muncy Trunk-or-Treat from 6 to 8 p.m. at Muncy High School. Clinton Township Fire Company will have from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. There will be a charge of $6 per car. The Montgomery Lions will have a Halloween Parade at 6 p.m., with Trick-or-Treating to follow from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Hot 107.9 FM’s Trick-or-Treat event is October 31, 5-8 p.m., at Backyard Broadcasting Studios, 1685 Four Mile Dr., Williamsport. All kids get a free snack while supplies last.
Various area churches will also be having Trunk-or-Treat events.
Trick-or-treat hours across the various communities across Lycoming County will be Thursday, October 31st, from 6 to 8 p.m., except for the aforementioned Borough of Montgomery, which is 6:30 to 8:30.
We are also presenting some Halloween safety tips, mainly for trick-or-treating.
Look through all the candy to ensure it’s fully sealed before letting your kids dig in. You may disinfect the outside packaging if it makes you feel comfortable, but ensure it’s food-safe and wash your hands between opening the packaging and eating the candy.
When it comes to the costumes, you must ensure they’re safe, too.
– Wear shoes that fit.
– Use face paint, not a mask.
– 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.
– 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.
– 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.
– 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 distributing the Halloween treats, make your house trick-or-treat friendly. Make sure cars are parked in the driveway, 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. Halloween safety tips are important, but you should also make sure you’re following these lesser-known Halloween etiquette rules.
