TRACY, Calif. — Halloween is just around the corner! Trunk or treat and Halloween events are ramping up this weekend in anticipation of Halloween night.
If you looking for some wholesome (and safe) Halloween fun, check out the events below.
What: A fun-filled afternoon of Trick-or-Treating with merchants (3pm), followed by a Costume March (3:30 pm), DJ entertainment, Tracy PD will host their Safety Scare, and Tracy Firefighters will have their firetruck near the Fire Admin building.
When: 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
Where: Downtown Merchants
Cost: Free
What: Come in your costumes and trick or treat in the parking lot. Vendors, candy, free kids meal coins (one for every child) and more!
When: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
Where: Texas Roadhouse, 2422 Naglee Road
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. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
Where: Target at 2800 Naglee Road
Cost: Free
What: Unique food trucks, music, Halloween festivities, and fun! Costume contest for the kids.
When: Sat. Oct. 26, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Workvine209 at 1005 E. Pecadero Ave., Suite 167
Cost: Free admission (food trucks will have prices listed)
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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