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Trick or Treating is a popular tradition that takes place on Halloween night. Children dress up in costumes and go from house to house asking for candy from neighbors with the question "Trick or Treat?" Since NYC is an urban environment with a much different atmosphere than most suburbs, this page provides special information on how to Trick or Treat safely in New York City.
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Tips
- Make sure someone in your party has a cell phone.
- Start and finish early. It's safer than being out late, and you'll get the best candy selection too.
- Trick or Treating generally doesn't go past 10pm, and sometimes ends even sooner.
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Introduction
Most people recognize that the implied threat of the phrase "Trick or Treat" isn't to be taken seriously, but that doesn't mean there aren't real dangers to trick or treating, especially in large cities. However, Trick or Treating in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, The Bronx or Staten Island can still be a lot of fun as long as it's done safely. -
Step 1: Plan a Route Before You Go
Planning a route and telling someone you trust where you're going is the safe thing to do, but it also helps you get more candy! Certain condo and apartment buildings have trick or treating right in their lobbies, some let you go up the elevators to individual units, and some have trick or treating for residents only. Knowing what policies each building on your route has ahead of time makes your trick or treating more efficient. Some stores and delis also participate trick or treating, so it pays to know which ones. -
Step 2: Never Trick or Treat Alone
New York City is a busy place, so make sure to never trick or treat alone. Form a group in advance and make sure everyone knows the route that you're taking. Do routine head counts to make sure no one gets separated from the rest of the group, and have a planned meeting place set up ahead of time so anyone who gets lost knows where to go. -
Step 3: Check Your Candy
Though most kids would prefer to start eating their candy right away, diving right in is not worth the risks. All candy should be unwrapped before consumption, and chocolate bars should be cut up into bite sized pieces to check for any foreign objects. Should anything suspicious be found, even if you're not quite sure what it is, call the New York Police Department at 1-646-610-5000. -
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