Kids & Family
Wenham Police, Fire, and Town Hall Host Early Trick or Treating
Trick or Treat before you Trick or Treat!
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WENHAM, MA – Town Hall, the Police Station, and the Fire Department are hosting early trick or treating tonight from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Bring your costumed kids by before hitting the streets for Wenham's official Trick or Treat Hours from 5 to 8 p.m.
And check out these safety tips from the Hamilton Police Department:
- Plan costumes that are bright, reflective, and fit well: especially the shoes. Costumes should be short enough to prevent tripping and entanglement.
- Add reflective tape or striping to dark costumes and trick or treat bags for better visibility.
- Look for non-toxic makeup and decorative hats as alternatives to masks, which can block eyesight. Hats should not slide over eyes, and makeup should be tested ahead of time on a patch of skin.
- Make sure costume swords, canes, or sticks are not sharp or long. These accessories can cause injuries if a child trips.
- Tell your children what to do if they have an emergency or become lost (call 9-1-1 or the Hamilton Police business line).
- A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds.
- All children and their escorts should have flashlights with fresh batteries.
- If older children are going alone, plan and review a route that is acceptable and agree on a specific time when they should return home.
- Only go to homes with an outside light on and never enter a home or car for a treat.
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