INDIANAPOLIS — The City of Indianapolis has announced trick-or-treat hours for Halloween and offers up tips to help trick-or-treaters stay safe.
Trick-or-treat hours in Indianapolis will be from 6 – 8 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 31. IMPD will have extra patrols and enforcement in neighborhoods during these times to protect the safety of residents during Halloween festivities.
Trick-or-treaters can also receive treats from their neighborhood public safety professionals at all IFD Fire Station from 6-8 p.m. and IMPD Southeast District Headquarters located at 1150 Shelby St. from 3-7 p.m. In addition, Downtown District will host their first-ever Trunk or Treat on Monument Circle Oct. 31 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Please consider the following safety tips:
• Wear light-colored clothing short enough to prevent tripping and add reflective tape
• Wear fire-resistant costumes
• Make sure children can see through face masks
• Don’t wear masks or disguises into businesses
Adults should accompany young children and children with special needs
• Go out in daylight hours if possible or carry a flashlight if you’ll be out after dark
• Motorists are reminded to slow down and be aware of their surroundings
• Only give and accept wrapped or packaged treats
• Examine all treats before allowing children to eat them. If you find a suspicious item, contact police as soon as possible at 317-327-3811. If injury is involved, dial 911.
• Avoid props such as toy guns, which can look real
• Consider block parties instead of trick-or-treating
• Don’t fire guns – not only is this illegal, but what goes up, must come down
• Check the weather and have appropriate dress under costumes in the event of cold temperatures