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Halloween is on Saturday and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) wants people to find new ways to participate. According to the CDC, “Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses.” The health institute said that includes door-to-door trick-or-treating and even trunk-or-treating, where cars gather in a parking lot and treats […]

Montgomery County officials issued guidance Friday on keeping families and children safe during Halloween in light of COVID-19. County officials are advising against traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating because of the “challenge of maintaining proper physical distancing on porches and at front doors.” They are also advising against participating in activities where food is shared, such as […]

Thursday’s weather may have gotten in the way of your trick-or-treating plans, but here’s a list of other Halloween-themed activities going on this weekend: Story District’s Horror Show: Story District is coming to the AMP at Strathmore Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. Join them for a night of eight hilarious, real-life horror stories. Story District […]

The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service offers safety advice to parents and others celebrating Halloween.  Costumes: Make sure costumes are flame-resistant or retardant  Avoid loose-fitting masks that block vision  Make costumes short enough to avoid tripping Wear shoes that fit Trick-or-treating: Carry lightweight flashlights  Wear reflective wristbands  Accompany children  Never enter a stranger’s home […]

With Halloween creeping up next week, there are many festive family-friendly events in the county to take part in.  Check out a few frightfully fun events below.  PIKEkids Trick-Or-Treat: From 10 a.m. to noon on Oct. 26, children in costumes can celebrate Halloween at Pike & Rose shops and restaurants. At Pike & Rose, 11580 […]

We’re just a few days away from celebrating Halloween and while children all over the country will be dressing up as ghouls and goblins to go trick-or-treating, the scariest part of All Hallows Eve is pedestrian safety. That’s why the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) will be lending reflective safety vests for children, parents/guardians […]

We’re just a few days away from celebrating Halloween and while children all over the country will be dressing up as scary ghouls and goblins to go trick-or-treating, the most terrifying part of All Hallows Eve is pedestrian safety. “With the upcoming time change, it will be dark earlier making it more difficult for drivers to […]