2012 trick-or-treat hours
The trick-or-treat hours for 2012 are Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Halloween events hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department include:
Trick or Treat Trail: Saturday · October 20 · 1 to 4 p.m. · RCA Community Park · $4/child
Geared toward ages 1 to 10 yrs.
One adult admitted free with paid child's admission.
$2 admission for each additional adult.
On a wooded trail they come to life:
A pirate, a witch, and Snow White!
They want to share their stories and say hello,
so into the forest you shall go.
You never know who else you could see:
Woody, Jessie, or a certain group of three!
Get a treat while on the trail,
and listen to the fairy tales.
Due to the popularity of the Trick or Treat Trail, there may be a wait to enter the trail. We appreciate your patience.
The event is sponsored by Baker Family Dentistry
Festival of Ghost Stories: Friday · October 26 · 7 to 8:30 p.m. · Bryan Park · Free
Best suited for adults, teens, and older school-age children. Not appropriate for younger children.
An ink-black night with leering jack-o'-lanterns and crisp cider set the stage for an evening of live storytelling beneath the stars. A Halloween-time tradition for more than 30 years, the Festival of Ghost Stories features haunting tales of ghosts and horror that will tingle the spine. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, dress warmly, and avoid the chill as seasoned storytellers spin their tales in the dark.
In case of inclement weather, the Festival of Ghost Stories will be held at the Monroe County Public Library. For weather updates, call the Community Events Hotline at 349.3754.
This community partnership event is presented by the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department; the Monroe County Public Library; and the Bloomington Storytellers Guild.
Here are some Halloween safety tips for you and your family:
1. Trick or treat during designated hours and only go to those homes that have a porch light on to welcome trick or treaters.
2. Carry a flashlight to light the way on streets and sidewalks. A flashlight will also help illuminate children for motor vehicles.
3. Make sure that costumes do not cause a safety hazard for children by being too long or include masks that affect their ability to see clearly.
4. Homeowners should make sure that pets are secured so that they don't become frightened by the children in costumes and activity that is out of the ordinary.
5. Children should be instructed to not eat candy until it has been inspected by an adult.
6. Adults should watch over all activity occurring in the neighborhoods to ensure the safety of children and to make sure the event remains fun for all.
7. Children should be instructed to NEVER enter the home of someone they don't know and to remain on the porch to receive their treats.
8. Any observed suspicious activity or tainted candy should be reported to police immediately.