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Halloween in Catonsville: What You Need to Know

A few last-minute tidbits of information to get ready for trick-or-treating tonight.

The time for trick-or-treating is almost here! Here's a few things you need to know before you start your Halloween festivities tonight.

If you are going to be out and about tonight, here are few safety tips from the Baltimore County Police:

  • Adults should accompany young children, and older kids should travel in groups.
  • Obey all traffic laws. Walk on sidewalks whenever possible and cross at crosswalks or corners. Never cross between parked cars.
  • Do not go into any vehicles or homes while trick-or-treating. Wait outside for treats.
  • Respect other people's property. Don't destroy it.
  • Stay in your own neighborhood.

Parents, make sure masks have large holes for the eyes. It is easy for little ones to trip and fall on a dark night. If possible, use make-up instead of a mask. Give children flashlights to carry with them. Flashlights or battery-powered Halloween torches or lamps enable them to see better. It also makes it easier for others, especially motorists, to see them.

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If you live in Old Catonsville or are trick-or-treating there, coffee and water will be available for trick-or-treaters at 6 North Beechwood Avenue for those who need it.

Also, students from Catonsville High School's Student Sharing Club will be going door to door tonight to collect canned food items for the Catonsville Food Pantry. This is the seventh year students will be collecting for Halloween For Hunger.

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