HISTORIC TRIANGLE — With Halloween just around the corner, localities have started announcing times and rules for trick-or-treating for 2025.
City of Williamsburg
Trick-or-treating in the City of Williamsburg will take place on Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. for kids 12 and under.
James City County
Trick-or-treating in James City County will take place on Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. for kids 12 and under.
York County
Trick-or-treating in York County will take place on Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. for kids 12 and under.
All localities have urged those who do not wish to hand out candy to turn off their porch lights.
Safety Tips
According to the Children’s Safety Network, Halloween is the day when most child pedestrians are involved in accidents. On average, two times as many child pedestrians die on Halloween compared to other days of the year.
Here are some tips to keep you and your little ones safe this Halloween.
- Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross.
- Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. Children should walk on direct routes with the fewest street crossings.
- Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers.
- Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.
- If driving, take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians, and on curbs.
- Popular trick or treat hours are between 5:30 and 9:30 p.m. Be extra alert during those times to prevent accidents.