ARDEN-ARCADE, Calif. — Neighborhoods around the region are preparing for trick-or-treaters to begin roaming the streets, hoping for candy.
Here is a list of family-friendly events that can help make trick-or-treating this year easy and safe:
Address: 1689 Arden Way, Sacramento
When: Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 - 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
What: The regular event at the mall, kids club, is having a spooky theme for the weekend before Halloween.
Address: 2425 Sierra Blvd., Sacramento
When: Sunday, Oct. 27, from 3 - 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento is welcoming families to come to trick-or-treat at its trunk-or-treat event.
Address: 3337 Arden Way, Sacramento
When: Sunday, Oct. 27, from 5 - 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Candy, bounce houses and music will be at the Arden Church of the Nazarene's annual celebration of Halloween.
Address: 1000 Arden Way, Sacramento
When: Thursday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Each department at the motorcycle store will be handing out candy to children.
Practice safe trick-or-treating
Remember, 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 it, 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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