Susan Johnson

This Monday children of all ages will dress up in fun and scary costumes to celebrate one of the biggest holidays of the season. On Halloween from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., don't miss the Windham Recreation Department's Trick-or-Treat on Main Street! This is a safe way to celebrate Halloween. Main Street will be closed to traffic for this annual event. You can learn more here.

If you're planning to enjoy trick-or-treating or other outdoor evening activities, please follow safety tips as children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car on Halloween than on any other day of the year.

Here are some safety tips to keep in mind:

• Wear reflective clothes and carry a flashlight to see and alert others of your presence
• Young children should never go trick or treating alone
• Walk on side of the street and avoid running from house to house
• Only visit well-lit homes
• Inspect all candy and treats before eating or giving to others
• Discourage use of sharp accessories that can be harmful
• And always look both ways before crossing the street

I wish you and your family a safe, enjoyable Halloween!

Additional Safety Tips