“Kids unpin the treat bag, drop it into their bag or bucket and go on their way,” she says. (Phew!) The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide to Support Lo... South Granville Invites you to Trick or Treat Yourself, Collect over $450 worth of gorgeous curated swag from local businesses (such as The Latest Scoop, Diane’s Lingerie, Sukis Salon, and Granville Island Florist), Browse the latest trends on fashion and home decor, Take a break for brunch, lunch or dinner with a $30 credit at your choice of local coffee shops and restaurants (such as Heirloom, Breakfast Table and Small Victory). Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. “Organizers can herd everyone into lines and keep the families separated and properly socially distanced from each other. Inside Vancouver is a multi-author blog, written by Vancouverites about Vancouver. }else{ The Village of Burr Ridge -Halloween and Trick or Treat 2020 This flyer below will be used to encourage Trick or Treaters to participate safely, and will be used in Social Media postings (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and on the front page of the website. “[They] are not a good idea. Here work was selected by author Elizabeth Gilbert to be included in the anthology Eat Pray Love Made Me Do It: Life Journeys Inspired by the Bestselling Memoir. document.write ('&cb=' + m3_r); account by clicking here. “Character and critter masks are fun—I’ve seen several styles where the mask looks like the nose and mouth of an animal, specific cartoon character, or movie character, like the Sanderson sisters from Hocus Pocus,” Rhoads says. We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer), Pumpkins and Party Themes: 50 DIY Designs to Bring Your Halloween Extravaganza to Life, utterly creepy Halloween yard decorations, here’s why we pass out candy on Halloween, non-candy Halloween treats kids actually love, Halloween customs and traditions around the world, Here’s Why Our Brains Prefer Music from Our Youth. “Given the COVID pandemic, this will be an important time to consider alternative ways to trick-or-trick that will provide a safe environment for those who choose to participate.”. by Inside Vancouver Milatas/Getty Images . COLUMBUS, Ohio — The following list of events is accurate as of October 30, 2020.Please contact us if there are additions or corrections. But whether trick-or-treaters wear them or not, they should remember to not touch their face, which is how COVID germs on our hands (or gloves) get into our bodies. console.log("Calling zone: " + zoneId); "Until a community has reached an extremely low transmission rate or we have an effective vaccine program, lots of things won't be going 'back to normal.' The short answer: probably not. Politicians have found themselves presented with the same conundrum (Nicola Sturgeon said she wouldn’t rule out banning trick or treating) and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has had to revise changes to its door-knocking guidance after backlash from parents. The CDC also advises kids opt for a Halloween-themed cloth mask. in Insider Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. Masks, regular hand sanitizing and being respectful of capacity/distancing is mandatory for participation. We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer) as we strive to provide site experiences for browsers that support new web standards and security practices. Instead, why not try a virtual trick or treating using video conferencing software or pumpkin carving with friends and family on Zoom? “The risk of transmission of Covid-19 is substantially lower outdoors than indoors, and nearly all infections can be traced to contact with a case indoors,” he says. var m3_r = Math.floor(Math.random()*99999999999); There are also ways to get festive even if you prefer to limit your contact with those outside your home even more. Tickets are $50 each for over $500 worth of extra value and are first come first served. Churches and other organizations offer trunk-or-treat, where people decorate their cars and hand out candy. Here’s how long Halloween candy is good for. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. “Treat boxes can be full of candy, games, DVDs, craft projects, socks, T-shirts, all with a Halloween theme. Families should be even more careful in orange zones. We’ve kept the event small to respect the capacities of the shop and to ensure it’s an amazing experience for you. Dr Bauld says: “If exchanging sweets, aim for those with wrappings or in small treat bags, and wash hands before and after handling sweets (or use hand sanitiser). This year, obviously, the events are fewer, but we will […]