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In
the
Valley
temps
may
be
as
low as
the
60s
or
up
into
the
80s
on
Halloween
night.
Choose
costumes
that
won’t
give
the
kids
heat
stroke
in
warm
weather
but
can
be
layered
for
warmth
if
the
mercury
plunges.

Make
sure
your
kids
are
visible
to
drivers.
Include
a
costume
element
that
reflects
headlights
or
that
glows
brightly
enough
to
be
seen
by
passing
cars—from
front
or
back.

Get
a
group
of
kids
from
the
neighborhood
together
for
extra
fun,
and
carpool
if
the
houses
are
too
far
apart
to
walk.

Trick-or-treat
where
you
know
your
neighbors.
If
you’re
new
to
town
or
live
in
the
country,
try
a
public
trick-or-treat
option
like
UPtown’s
Spooktacular.

Review
safety
rules
a
few
days
in
advance
and
make
clear
where
and
when
you
will
allow
your
children
to
trick-or-treat
to
avoid
arguments
that
might
otherwise
spoil
the
holiday.
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