Happy fall Geneva! We want to take this opportunity to provide some general guidance for those who will be participating in Halloween-related activities this month.

Halloween is Friday, Oct. 31. The recommended trick-or-treating hours will be from 3 to 7 p.m.

To make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable Halloween experience, the City would like to offer the following safety guidelines:

• Please turn on your porch light if you are handing out candy
• If you choose not to participate, please turn your porch lights off
• Trick-or-treat with a group if possible.
• Make sure children have a clear field of vision and wear light-colored costumes or incorporate; reflective tape can be a solution
• Use caution when crossing streets and check all directions for cars
• Do not enter into any homes
• Check all treats once you arrive back at home. Only eat unopened candy that is in its original packaging
• Respect others and their property

As a final reminder, Halloween is not a City of Geneva holiday. The City does not provide guidance on the cancellation of Halloween events due to weather. While Halloween weather can be very unpredictable, the decision to trick-or-treat is left to the discretion of individual families.

We hope that everyone has a great Halloween. If you have any questions, please call the Geneva Police Department at 630-232-4736.  

Eric Passarelli

Police Chief