Trick-or-treating will be held Thursday, Oct. 31, in Ossian this year. Last year, young trick-or-treaters Jenna and Avery Peters (l-r) enjoyed the evening of gathering candy and treats throughout the streets of Ossian. (Zakary Kriener photo)

Local trick-or-treating times

Local trick-or-treating times

The Halloween season is fast approaching, which means that trick-or-treating season is almost here! Here is a list of local trick-or-treating dates and times for the area.

•  Festina – Wednesday, Oct. 30 – 5 to 7 p.m.
•  Ossian – Thursday, Oct. 31 – 5:30 p.m. (or when porch lights start turning on) until when porch lights are no longer lit.
•  Calmar – Thursday, Oct. 31 – 5 to 8 p.m. (Trunk or Treat is 5:40 to 7 p.m. at Washington Street parking lot. Anyone is welcome to set up a their vehicle in the lot to provide treats in a safe, controlled environment for children)
•  Spillville – Thursday, Oct. 31 – beginning at 6 p.m.. 
•  Decorah – Thursday, Oct. 31 – no specific times set.

Trick-or-treaters are reminded to only approach homes that have a porch light on during the specified times. 

Some other safety reminders to keep in mind on Halloween night are to ensure children are wearing warm, comfortable, and visible costumes while they are out and about. Also, it is a good idea to check your children’s candy at the end of the night and to throw away any pieces that are not in their original wrappers or look as though they may have been tampered with.