Warrenville families can start mapping their Halloween routes: the village posted official trick-or-treat hours for Saturday, Oct. 31, setting the window at 3 to 7 p.m.
The village's civic alert, published Monday, Sept. 21, also offers printable door signs residents can download and tape up. One reads "Trick or Treat" and the other reads "No Trick or Treat," giving households a simple way to let costumed visitors know whether to knock.
Not every household is comfortable with trick-or-treaters at the door, the village noted.
Residents can print the signs from the village website or make their own. Both signs are free.
Safety tips for trick-or-treaters
The village listed several reminders for kids and parents heading out Oct. 31:
- Wear reflective clothing and glow-in-the-dark accessories.
- Carry a brightly lit flashlight, adults included.
- Use face paint instead of a mask for better visibility.
- Make sure costumes allow full freedom of movement and do not drag on the ground.
- Stay on sidewalks, cross only at intersections and obey all traffic signals.
- Never approach a stranger's vehicle or enter a stranger's house.
Tips for residents handing out treats
- Keep outdoor lights on.
- Clear yards, sidewalks and porches of obstacles or decorations that could be hard to see after dark.
Upcoming Halloween-season events in Warrenville
Several Halloween-themed activities are already on the calendar across Warrenville:
Costume Exchange at Warrenville Public Library. Friday, Sept. 25, 4 to 6:30 p.m. (early access for donors) and Saturday, Sept. 26, starting at 10 a.m. Drop off an outgrown costume and pick up a different one at no cost, according to Warrenville Proud.
Run 4 Your Life Zombie Run. Friday, Oct. 2, at St. James Farm. The Warrenville Park District hosts the 1.6-mile zombie-themed run or walk. Registration is required through the park district, according to Warrenville Proud.
Haunted House at Warrenville Public Library. Oct. 9 through Oct. 12. Sensory-friendly hours are planned on some mornings so younger or sensory-sensitive children can participate at their own pace.
