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Halloween is here! Celebrate with NPD! We'll be at Newpark Mall (in front of Jacks) from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm today, Monday 10/31 handing out candy with other businesses at the mall. Come join us!

Halloween is an exciting time for kids and adults to dress up and walk around their neighborhood and receive treats. With more people out trick-or-treating, it is important to use caution and keep your safety in mind. Here are several tips for kids, parents, and drivers to ensure that everyone has a fun and safe Halloween.

CHILDREN:
Look left-right-left again when crossing the street. When available, cross at marked crosswalks or intersections with a stop sign or signal.
Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffi c as far to the left as possible.
Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape and stickers.
To prevent stumbling or tripping, make sure that costumes don’t drag on the ground.
Don’t dart between parked cars.
ADULTS:
Teach kids to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.
Ensure that kids never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars or mid-block.
Supervise children under the age of 12. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, ensure they only travel through familiar areas that are well-lit.
DRIVERS:
Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods.
Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully.
Anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic between 5:30pm to 9:30pm - be especially alert during those hours.
Eliminate any distractions inside your car so you can focus on the road and your surroundings.