Town giving out Halloween treat bags

The town is giving out Halloween treat bags to local children again this year.

Last year, town staff and community volunteers prepared more than 700 special Halloween goodie bags for Niagara-on-the-Lake children.

This year, on Oct. 30, children can pick up their pre-ordered treat bags at one of five community fire station, between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Children have to be registered by midnight Oct. 24.

Kids and parents are invited to dress up when going to pick up their bags.

All COVID-19 health and safety precautions will be adhered to during pickup. An email outlining pick-up instructions will be distributed to all registered participants before the event date. 

Allergy-friendly bags are available by indicating specific allergies on the registration form. 

Residents or businesses wishing to donate can drop them off at the community centre by Sunday, Oct. 24.

With Halloween approaching, the town reminds residents to celebrate safely:

• Only trick-or-treat outside.

 • Don’t go trick-or-treating if feeling ill, even if symptoms are minor.

 • Minimize contact with others: stay two metres (six  feet) apart and do not congregate or linger at doorsteps.

• Trick-or-treaters should consider wearing a face covering. Choose costumes that allow a face covering to be worn, making sure you can see and breathe comfortably. Consider building a face-covering into your, or your child’s costume.

• Avoid high-touch surfaces and objects.

• Wash hands often and thoroughly or use hand sanitizer.

If you’re handing out candy:

• Don’t hand out candy if feeling ill or isolating.

• Consider wearing a face covering that fully covers your nose and mouth.

• Consider using tongs, or other similar tools to hand out pre-packaged candy to avoid handling treats.

• Wash hands often and thoroughly or use hand sanitizer.

The town also has posters to put on doors to indicate whether or not you are handing out candy.

For more information or to register visit: https://notl.com/halloweengiveaway