Celebrating Halloween Safely
We all know Halloween will look a little different this year. While we all want to have fun and celebrate, it is important to remember that COVID-19 is still the biggest goblin we face.
Chicago’s Eight Halloweek Guidelines
- Masks aren’t just for trick-or-treaters this year! Everyone—including candy givers—should wear a face covering (multi-layered, covering the mouth and nose, without gaps around the face).
- Leave a light on or hang a Halloweek sign in your window to let others know your house is giving out candy safely.
- Handing out candy? Please socially distance and have hand sanitizer, too.
- Trick or treating? Stay on the move! Less congregating means more houses and more candy.
- Ensure there’s all treats and no tricks. Please don’t reach into candy bowls while trick or treating, and eat candy only at home after washing your hands.
- No Haunted Houses. They are truly spooky and dangerous this year.
- Keep your candy crew small. Trick-or-treating groups should be 6 people or less.
- No house parties large or small this year.
Download our Halloweek Toolkit for the complete safety guidelines and signage for your home or business!
The Grand Finale… REVERSED!
On October 31, come celebrate the grand finale of Halloweek at the Arts in the Dark Upside Down Halloween Parade presented by Blommer Chocolate Company!
Located at Washington Park from 12-3pm, the parade has been reversed — spectators will drive their cars through a path of spooky spectacles, performances, and floats! Click here to reserve your spot. Admission is free, but registration is required.
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