Niagara Falls has announced several upcoming Halloween events hosted by the Niagara Falls Police Department, the city’s youth and senior services department and the Hyde Park Ice Pavilion.
On Friday, the Niagara Falls Police Department will be hosting Halloween Night at the Niagara Falls Police Station, 1925 Main St. Attendees can enjoy pumpkin painting, food and treats, Halloween candy, and themed activities. The event will begin at 5 p.m. with a watch party for Hocus Pocus at 7 p.m. Costumes are encouraged.
On Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m., the Niagara Falls Youth & Senior Services Office will be hosting Trunk or Treat at the John Duke Senior Center parking lot, 1201 Hyde Park Blvd. The event will feature Halloween activities and decorated trunks for trick or treating. If you are interested in volunteering or donating candy, please call 716-297-9324.
The Hyde Park Ice Pavilion will be hosting a Halloween costume skate on Oct. 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. All ages are welcome and ice skates will be provided.
Halloween trick or treat hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 31. Police encourages children, families, and households to consider the following tips on Halloween night:
• Wear bright clothing or add reflective tape or glow sticks to costumes or candy bags to be visible at night.
• Children under 12 years old should always be supervised by an adult during trick or treating.
• Homes that will be giving out candy on Halloween, please turn your porch light on.
• Walk on sidewalks, paths and cross the street using crosswalks and traffic signals.
• E-bike and e-scooter riders, motorcyclists, and drivers please be mindful to obey and follow traffic safety laws.