Full Notification

Like so many other things impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Halloween is going to look a little different this year. Marin County Public Health officials recommend reducing contact with those outside your household and staying in the family “social bubble.” Carving pumpkins, having a candy hunt (think Easter egg hunt) in your house or yard, attending a virtual Halloween costume contest, or having a scary movie night can be good alternatives to the traditional trick-or-treating or Halloween carnival gathering. However, we do know that teens will still want to gather with groups of friends and classmates to celebrate Halloween. Parties are strongly discouraged this year.

We also want to remind both parents and teens that the Social Host Ordinance (SHO) is being enforced in every city, town, and unincorporated area of Marin County. The ordinance holds the host responsible at any party or gathering where underage drinking takes place. The responsible host can be an adult or a minor. Central Marin Police have a zero-tolerance policy for underage drinking and a Social Host Ordinance citation will be issued each time a violation occurs.

We hope that everyone will celebrate a fun, although different, Halloween in a safe and healthy manner.

Happy Halloween!