Children in Collinsville can trick-or-treat Friday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 – 8 p.m.

Safety recommendations provided by the City of Collinsville:

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  Fall Festival 2013 / Photo by Roger Starkey

  Wear brightly covered clothing and add reflective tape to be more visible to drivers

• Make sure children can see through face masks
• Adults should accompany young children. Older children should trick-or-treat with at least one friend
• Try to go out in daylight, but carry a flashlight for when it gets dark
• Stay in well-lighted areas
• Advise children to stay in their neighborhood and only visit homes they know
• Only accept wrapped or packaged candy
• Parents should examine candy before allowing children to eat it
• Avoid hard plastic or wooden props, such as daggers or swords
• Keep costumed children away from pets that may not recognize the children and become scared