(KNZA)--The city of Hiawatha will hold its trick-or-treat nights on Saturday evening, October 28 and Monday evening, October 30th.
Residents who want to participate are encouraged to turn their front porch light on.
The Brown County Sheriff's office will hold it's 16th annual Trick-or-Treat night on Saturday evening.
Staff will be will be handing out Trick-or-Treat bags from 5 to 8 at the Sheriff's Office located at 709 Utah Street. The bags will contain safety information, pencils, stickers, candy and glow sticks for safety.
Sheriff John Merchant says his staff looks forward to the event each year, which also provides them an opportunity to interact with parents and children.
Merchant encourages all kids to have a safe and happy Halloween and follow some of these basic safety rules:
1. STAY IN WELL LIGHTED AREAS
2. ALWAYS TRICK-OR-TREAT WITH FRIENDS OR FAMILY
3. DO NOT ENTER A STRANGE HOME OR VEHICLE
4. WEAR LIGHT COLORED COSTUME OR ADD REFLECTIVE TAPE TO DARKER COSTUMES --MAKE SURE YOU CAN SEE WELL OUT OF YOUR MASK/COSTUME
5. TAKE A FLASHLIGHT WITH YOU
6. MAKE SURE AN ADULT CHECKS YOUR TREATS BEFORE EATING THEM
7. ONLY TRICK-OR-TREAT AT HOMES WITH A PORCH LIGHT ON
8. LOOK BOTH WAYS BEFORE CROSSING THE STREET
9. YOUNGER CHILDREN SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
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