MANTECA, Calif. — We are so close to Halloween!
Trunk or treat and spooky events are ramping up this weekend around Manteca in anticipation of Halloween night.
If you looking for some safe, exciting Halloween fun, check out the events below.
What: A trunk or treat event for families. Costumes, candy, and games.
When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m Thursday, Oct. 31
Where: Northgate Community Church at 650 Northgate Drive
Cost: Free
What: Children 12 and under can come dressed for trick or treating in front of the AMC movie theater with several vendors giving out candy on the walkway. A Parade of costumes starts near the pond.
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
Where: Promenade Shops at Orchard Valley, 280 Lifestyle St.
Cost: Free
What: Celebrate Halloween at your local Target. Kids are invited to come in costume and trick-or-treat their way through the store, plus watch an exclusive episode of PAW Patrol.
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
Where: Target at 280 Spreckels Ave.
Cost: Free
What: Refuge Church is inviting you and everyone you know to our annual Trunk-or-Treat. Your kids will have a blast getting tons of candy, jumping on giant inflatables, and playing in this year's newest edition, the gaming truck.
When: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31
Where: Refuge Church at 486 Button Ave.
Cost: Free
What: Fun-safe-spooky games, arts & crafts, costume contest, haunted house, treats and more.
When: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday Oct. 26
Where: Manteca Senior Center, 295 Cherry Lane
Cost: Children are $5, no charge for accompanying adults
What: An annual Fall Festival! Face painting, cookie decorating, fun games, a coloring contest and more. Halloween costumes encouraged.
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
Where: Raley's at 1280 Lathrop Road
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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