Trick or treat will be held on October 31, 2020 from 6 PM to 8 PM in the City of Mentor. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please observe these best practices.

If you are planning to distribute Halloween treats this year, please consider the following recommendations:

  • Refrain from distributing treats if you have an underlying health condition, a compromised immune system, or are displaying any signs of the coronavirus infection (fever, cough, congestion, difficulty breathing, fatigue, achiness, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, headache, loss of taste or smell)
  • Wear a facial mask at all times (scary is optional!)
  • If you are not handing out candy but plan on leaving it out for trick or treaters, consider placing individual “treat bags” out instead of a single bowl filled with treats
  • If you are handing out treats, wear disposable gloves and watch for children approaching your home so they do not have to touch the doorbell
  • Avoid distributing home-made treats

If you or your children are trick-or-treating, please consider the following recommendations:

  • Stay home if you have an underlying health condition, a compromised immune system, or are displaying any signs of the coronavirus infection (fever, cough, congestion, difficulty breathing, fatigue, achiness, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, headache, loss of taste or smell)
  • Avoid close proximity to other children who are not in your immediate household or a common association
  • Refuse treats from those distributing treats directly without gloves or a mask
  • Avoid “bunching up” of children by waiting your turn to approach homes and maintaining social distance between other groups of children
  • Utilize hand sanitizer at regular intervals while trick or treating
  • Consider sanitizing unopened, sealed treats with a sanitary wipe or safe aerosol sanitizer at the conclusion of the event
  • Dispose of any opened treats immediately

Other Halloween Safety Tips from the Mentor Police Department

  • Avoid walking alone. Walk with an adult
  • Wear bright, flame-resistant costumes or use reflective tape
  • Use sidewalks when you can and be on the lookout for cars
  • Stay in familiar neighborhoods
  • Avoid wearing masks that block your vision and costumes that are tripping hazards
  • Examine treats before you eat them

As always, the Mentor Police Department has extra officers on patrol Halloween night so have fun, stay safe, and have a Happy Halloween.