Henderson, NC Halloween 2015


Come to Downtown Henderson, NC Friday, October 30th, 2015 for Trick or Treat at the local businesses on and around Garnett Street.  Trick or Treating starts at 4:30pm and ends at 6:00pm.  Participating businesses will have an orange sign on their outside window. Children age two to twelve can treat from the corner of the Fire station to the House of Toyz on Garnett Street.  

While in Downtown, step over one street to Wyche Street which is between Garnett Street and the Library for Halloween Funfest on Friday October 30 from 3:30pm – 6:00pm. Games, Music, Food, Bouncy House, Booths and more.  Sponsored by Cardinal Innovations, Daymark Recovery Services, Department of Juvenile Justice, Freedom House Recovery, Vance Senior Center, Walmart, Food Lion, Henderson Fruit and Produce, Vance Senior Center, Henderson Vance Downtown Development Commission. Prizes awarded and a drawing for an IPAD!

Door-to-Door Trick or Treating in the City of Henderson will be Saturday, October 31, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church will host their annual Trunk-or-Treat on, Saturday, October 31st from 6:00pm until 8:00pm in the church parking lot located at 511 Orange Street. In addition to Trunk-or-Treat, there will be face painting and Bible storytelling. Hotdogs, chips, and drinks will be served. The community is welcome to join in on the festivities.

Know of any other events?  Put them in the comments below!

Below you will find some safety tips from the American Red Cross

Costume safety – Whether the little one wants to be a ghost, a princess or a superhero, parents can help keep them safe by following some costume advice:

• Add reflective tape to costumes and trick-or-treat bags.
• Have everyone wear light-colored clothing to be seen.
• Use flame-resistant costumes.
• Use face makeup instead of masks, which can cover your eyes and make it hard to see.

Safe trick-or-treating – To maximize safety, plan the route ahead of time. Make sure adults know where children are going. If the children are young, a parent or responsible adult should accompany them as they make their way around the neighborhood. Other safety tips to follow include:

• Make sure trick-or-treaters have a flashlight to see where they are going and be seen by drivers.
• Visit only the homes that have a porch light on. Accept treats at the door—never go inside.
• Walk only on the sidewalks, not in the street. If no sidewalk is available, walk at the edge of the roadway, facing traffic.
• Look both ways before crossing the street, and cross only at the corner.
• Don’t cut across yards or use alleys. Don’t cross between parked cars.
• It’s not only vampires and monsters people have to look out for. Be cautious around animals, especially dogs.

Welcoming the kids – If someone is manning the candy giveaway at their house, they can make sure it’s a fun night for all by doing the following:

• Make sure the outdoor lights are on.
• Sweep leaves from the sidewalks and steps.
• Clear the porch or front yard of any obstacles that a child could trip over.
• Restrain the pets.
• Use a glow stick instead of a candle in the jack-o-lantern to avoid a fire hazard.
• Use extra caution if driving. The youngsters are excited and may forget to look both ways before crossing