Carpentersville sets trick-or-treat hours Oct. 31
October brings fall weather and the anticipation of Halloween decorations, costumes, and trick or treating. The Village of Carpentersville has been working to make sure we comply with the various guidelines set forth by the federal, state, and county governments and have been monitoring rules and suggestions for a safe and fun Halloween.
With all this in mind, trick-or-treating will be allowed within the Village of Carpentersville and they encourage families to take proper precautions if they decide to participate. Hours for trick-or-treating will be 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.
The village has created printer-ready fliers for residents to display at their homes indicating to people if they wish to have trick-or-treaters knocking on their door. Visit www.cville.org for fliers in English or Spanish.
Additionally, the Illinois Department of Public Health has provided the following suggestions:
• Anyone participating in trick-or-treating, including those passing out candy, should maintain 6-feet of social distance and wear proper face coverings.
• Consider leaving individually wrapped candy (spaced apart) on a table in driveways or in front of walkways, sidewalks, or any outdoor space where 6-feet of distance can be maintained.
• A Halloween costume mask is not a substitute for a cloth mask. Ensure that breathing is not impaired if a cloth mask is worn under a costume mask. If so, discard the costume mask.
• Trick-or-treat in groups with household members only.
• Candy collected during trick-or-treating should not be eaten until after hand-washing.