CERES, Calif. — Halloween is coming up fast!
We hope you have your costumes ready because there are some fun events going on in Ceres that will surely put you in a spooktacular mood.
These events are safe and free. Be sure to bring your sweet tooth!
What: Fun and friendly event with free candy. Wear a costume!
When: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct 31
Where: Third Street in Downtown Ceres
Cost: Free
What: Bring your kids to an alternative Halloween: an evening of fun at the Fall Festival Luau. Put on your Hawaiian shirts and enjoy a hayride, fair-type games, snacks, a puppet theater and more. Every kid will get a bag of candy!
When: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31
Where: Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1633 Central Avenue
Cost: Free
What: The Ceres Community Center opens its doors for a Halloween Festival. Visitors to the center may enjoy a free petting zoo, carnival style games, face painting, candy, a haunted house, and even a mind reader.
When: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31
Where: Ceres Community Center, 2701 4th St.
Cost: Free
Don't forget to practice safe trick-or-treating!
Before you dig into that bag of treats, check for any tricks.
The American Academy of Pediatrics [AAP] says although tampering is rare, "a responsible adult should closely examine all treats and throw away any spoiled, unwrapped or suspicious items."
But we shouldn't just examine candy for tampering. If your child has any food allergies, make sure to dispose of any candy that could cause a "life-threatening reaction." Most popular Halloween candies, according to AAP, contain common allergens: tree nuts, milk, egg, soy or wheat. If everything looks good, then dig in, but don't eat everything all at once. Rationing your Halloween candy will not only prevent upset stomachs, but will allow you to enjoy your Halloween candy for days, and even weeks, later.
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