Trick-or-Treat times are from 5 pm-7 pm on Thursday, October 31st.

General Safety Tips
  • A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children during trick-or-treating.
  • Please walk with your child rather than following in a vehicle, this allows through traffic and promotes safety.
  • Only go to homes that have porch lights on.
  • Never enter a house, business, or vehicle for a treat.
  • All costumes, wigs, and accessories should be fire resistant.
  • Remain on well-lit streets and ALWAYS use sidewalks.
  • Never cut across yards or use alleys.
  • Only cross the street as a group using established crosswalks and don’t cross between parked cars.
  • Don’t assume motorists can see you.
  • Use reflective tape for dark colored costumes and trick-or-treat bags.
  • Use a flashlight with fresh batteries.
  • Throw away opened candy and do not allow children to eat their candy until it has been checked.
 
If older children are going trick or treating alone, plan and review the route that is acceptable to you. Agree on a specific time that children should return home, and have them carry a cell phone for quick communication. 
 
Safety Tips for Motorists
  • Watch for children walking on roadways, medians, and curbs.
  • Enter and exit driveways with extreme caution.
  • At dusk, watch for children in dark clothing.
 
Call the Berlin Police Department, (410) 641-1333, immediately if you witness or hear of any suspicious or unlawful activity.