KENOSHA – The City of Kenosha has set hours of trick-or-treat for 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023.

Households interested in giving away treats should indicate their interest by turning on a light on their porch or in the front yard.

Drivers are reminded to slow down and take extra caution during the hours of trick-or-treat, to avoid accidents.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers the following safety tips for trick-or-treat:

  • Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.

  • Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips and falls.

  • Look both ways before crossing the street. Use crosswalks wherever possible.Swords, knives, and other costume accessories should be short, soft and flexible.

  • Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them.

  • Consider adding reflective tape to costumes to assist in visibility after dark. Sunset is at 5:46 p.m. in Kenosha on October 31.

For more safety tips from the CDC visit the web site:

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