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Halloween Headquarters: Trunk or Treat events, hours and safety tips

By Lindsay Romano Oct 30, 2024 | 2:48 PM

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October 30, 2024 – Halloween is almost here, and NowDecatur is giving you all of the local trick-or-treat hours, trunk or treats and events, and some safety tips for families and trick-or-treaters.

Trick-or-Treat hours on October 31st: (For houses that have their porch lights on that are accepting trick-or-treaters):

  • Argenta- 5:00 to 8:00p
  • Cerro Gord0- 5:00 to 7:00p
  • Decatur – 5:00 to 8:00p
  • Maroa –5:00 to 8:00p
  • Monticello –5:00 to 8:00p
  • Mt. Pulaski – 5:00 to 8:00p
  • Mt. Zion – 5:00 to 8:00p
  • Oreana – 5:00 to 8:00p
  • Warrensburg: 5:00 to 7:00p

Trunk or Treat Events on October 31st

  • Trunk or Treat with Stix on 36 – 5pm to 7pm – 3645 US-36
  • Moundford Free Methodist Church – 5pm 1803 E Mound Rd
  • Mound Chapel – 6:00 pm to 08:00 pm-  109 W Manchester Dr
  • The Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center – 5pm-8pm. Parking will be available at 2450 S Business Rte 51 in Decatur. From there, shuttles will transport families to and from campus.
  • Boys and Girls Club – 5pm-7pm. 859 N. Jasper St

Safety Tips

  • Trick-or-treaters need to see and be seen. Use face makeup instead of masks which can make seeing difficult. Give trick-or-treaters a flashlight to light their way. Add reflective tape to costumes and trick-or-treat bags. If possible, have everyone wear light-colored clothing.
  • Use flame-resistant costumes.
  • When choosing costumes, stay away from long trailing fabric.
  • Make sure adults know where the kids are going. A parent or responsible adult should accompany young children door-to-door.
  • Be cautious around animals, especially dogs.
  • Walk, don’t run.
  • Only visit homes that have a porch light on. Accept treats at the door and never go inside.
  • Walk only on sidewalks, not in the street. If there are no sidewalks, walk at the edge of the roadway, facing traffic. Look both ways before crossing the street, and cross only at the corner. Don’t cross between parked cars, and don’t cut across yards or use alleys.
  • Drivers — use extra caution as youngsters may forget to look both ways before crossing.
  • A grown-up should check all goodies before eating. Make sure to remove loose candy, open packages and remove any choking hazards. Discard any items with brand names that you are not familiar with.
  • If you are planning to welcome trick-or-treaters to your home, follow these safety steps:
    • Light the area well so young visitors can see.
    • Be mindful when exiting driveways
    • Sweep leaves from your sidewalks and steps. Clear your porch or front yard of obstacles someone could trip over.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!