Celebrating Halloween in Columbus? Here are recommended trick-or-treat hours

Kelby Hutchison

October 29, 2024 at 3:12 p.m.·1 min read

Here are the recommended trick-or-treat hours in Columbus this year.

For those on the hunt for candy this Halloween, the city of Columbus has recommended trick-or-treat hours and safety tips leading up to Thursday.

Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson posted a letter to Facebook Tuesday announcing the city’s recommended trick-or-treat hours were 5 to 8 p.m. on Halloween. Henderson urged parents to make sure children are carrying flashlights or glow sticks and suggested sticking to well-lit areas.

A tip was given to drivers suggesting they slow down and be extra cautious. Lastly, the letter suggests checking all candy before letting children or adults eat the treats gathered.

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