Headed out on Halloween? See trick-or-treat times for Wichita, Sedgwick County
Halloween is coming up Friday, and while you’re putting the finishing touches on your costume, be sure to also make a plan for trick-or-treating.
While some cities have set hours in place for going door-to-door this week, Wichita does not. However, Sedgwick County’s website says trick-or-treat hours typically run from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Some people may choose to wait to collect candy until the sun sets, which will happen at 6:31 p.m. Friday, according to online clock Timeanddate.com.
Whether you’re trick-or-treating or doing something else for Halloween, it’s important to refresh yourself on some safety measures you should take to make sure you have a safe and spooky holiday. Here’s what to know.
Tips for safe trick-or-treating
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office released tips for safety ahead of Halloween this year. Here’s what to know for your trick-or-treaters:
- Make sure the costume doesn’t block the child’s vision.
- Add reflective tape to costumes to help with visibility.
- Make older children travel in groups.
- Younger children should only go door-to-door with adults.
- Only approach well-lit homes.
- Don’t enter the home of someone you do not know.
People not participating in the holiday tradition, but who are driving around Halloween evening should be extra careful of their surroundings when in neighborhoods. Here are some tips from Sedgwick County’s website:
- Drive slowly, especially in residential parts of the county.
- Anticipate extra traffic.
- Take extra time at intersections and places where children may be present.
- Eliminate all driving distractions.
Before sending your children out alone on the holiday, remind them how to call 911 in case of an emergency.
If you’re planning on passing out candy at your home, be sure to keep your front porch light on that evening. If you aren’t, keep that light off.
