Saturday, October 26th

Trick or Treat through the gardens:

3 to 5 p.m., Smitty’s Lawn and Landscape, 7 S. 23rd St.

Livermore Haunted Forest: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.,

Livermore Pool Park, freewill donation.

Moorland Trick or Treat: 5 to 7 p.m.

PocaHAUNTus haunted house: 6 to 10 p.m.,

Pocahontas Fire Station, 300 N.W. 7th St. Admission is $15.

Sac City Truck or Treat: 4 to 6 p.m., Chautauqua Park

Webster City Trick or Treat: 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Sunday, October 27th

Clare Trick or Treat: 5 to 7 p.m.

Dayton Trick or Treat: 5 to 7 p.m.

Duncombe Trick or Treat: 5 to 7 p.m.

One Vision Trunk or Treat: 5 to 7 p.m., 1470 21st Ave. N.

Wednesday, October 30th

Callender Trick or Treat: 5 to 7 p.m.

District 29 Apartments and Townhomes:

7 to 8:30 p.m., 2905 Dodger Drive.

Farnhamville Trick or Treat: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Gowrie Trick or Treat: 5 to 7 p.m.

Lehigh Trick or Treat: 5 to 7 p.m.

Northfield Church of Christ Trunk or Treat:

6 to 7 p.m., 2933 N. 15th St.

Thursday, October 31st

Algona Trick or Treat: 5 to 7 p.m.

Badger Trick or Treat: 5 to 7 p.m.

Belmond Trick or Treat: 4 to 5 p.m., Main Street, Belmond.

Dakota City Trick or Treat: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Eagle Grove Trick or Treat: 5 to 7 p.m.

Fort Dodge Trick or Treat: 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Humboldt Trick or Treat: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Manson Trick or Treat: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

St. Paul Lutheran Church Trunk or Treat:

5:30 to 7 p.m., 400 S. 13th St.

Sac City Trick or Treat: 6 to 8 p.m.

Stratford Trick or Treat: 5 to 7 p.m.

Vincent Trick or Treat: 5 to 7 p.m.

November 1st

Community Christian School Trunk or Treat:

6:30 p.m., Community Christian School gym,

2406 9 1/2 Ave. S.

Tips for staying safe this Halloween

Halloween is enjoyed by people of all ages, but few get a bigger kick out of the holiday than children. There are costumes to be worn, time spent with friends and the opportunity to collect free candy and other treats.

Although Halloween can be a fun time, the Children’s Safety Network warns that it’s also a time when accidents can happen. According to the CSN, the most dangerous day for child pedestrians is Halloween, with two times as many child pedestrians dying on Halloween compared to other days. It is essential to prioritize safety on Halloween, and following these guidelines can help.

1. Make sure costumes are short. Costumes that drag on the floor are tripping hazards, which can lead to injury. Be sure that costumes do not cover the feet or drag on the ground.

2. Trick-or-treat in groups. Children are safer in numbers due to the increased visibility of a crowd and because, if something happens, others can call for help. Parents can use their discretion on what age they feel is mature enough to let children go out alone. Until then, children should be accompanied by adults.

3. Improve visibility. It’s important to be seen while trick-or-treating, and that can be achieved by making sure costumes and trick-or-treat bags feature reflective tape. Trick-or-treaters also can carry flashlights or glow sticks to improve visibility, and stick to areas with streetlights if going out after dark.

4. Stay on sidewalks. Whenever possible, trick-or-treaters should stick to the sidewalks and avoid walking on the roads. This may not always be possible in neighborhoods without sidewalks, where parents and youngsters must be especially careful.

5. Eat before trick-or-treating.

A meal or snack before trick-or-treating can reduce the tendency to fill up on candy while out and about. All candy and other treats should be inspected by an adult before it is eaten.

6. Keep pets locked away. Animals can become skittish when there

are many people loitering outside of homes or ringing doorbells.

Keep pets in a quiet room away from the action to prevent them from getting loose, injured or scared enough to bite or scratch someone.

7. Avoid masks that obstruct vision.

It can be hard to see peripherally with a mask on, so avoid costumes with masks that compromise vision.

8. Test out makeup beforehand.

All makeup used for costumes should be tested for allergic reactions prior to use. Heed the warnings on packaging and avoid putting makeup too close to the eyes or lips.