Halloween 2023: Arlington Heights Recommends Trick-Or-Treating Hours

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — With Halloween a little over a month away, residents can start planning whether they have little ones going out to trick-or-treat or they need to head to the store for some candy.

For those who choose to participate in the holiday on Tuesday, Oct. 31, the Village of Arlington Heights is recommending the hours of between 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

"When it comes to Halloween, each resident must make the decision as to whether or not they would like to engage festive activities, and if so, to what level they feel most comfortable," the Village said on a Halloween page on its website. "We ask everyone to be a good neighbor and to please be respectful of others and their decisions to participate/not participate in Trick-or-Treating this year.

The Village said it does not intend on moving trick-or-treating hours due to bad weather conditions.

In addition, the Arlington Heights Park District is once again hosting a Trunk-or-Treat event from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. Registration is required.

Here are some safety reminders from the Village:

• Parents or an older sibling should accompany children and make sure they don't enter anyone's home without your permission.
• Map out a Trick-or-Treat route for your children to follow.
• Make sure kids cross only at corners and look in all directions first. Caution them against crossing the street between parked cars, where drivers may not be able to see them.
• Remind them to use sidewalks or walk facing traffic so approaching cars can be seen.
• Fasten reflective tape to costumes and/or bags to help drivers see them.
• Warn children not to eat any goodies until parents have had a chance to inspect them. When in doubt, throw it out.