Phenix City Police Department shares Halloween safety tips, recommends trick-or-treating hours
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- Phenix City Police recommend trick-or-treating Saturday, Oct. 31 between 6-8 p.m. with extra patrols deployed.
- Safety tips include planning routes, staying in groups, using flashlights, checking candy, and avoiding unknown homes.
The Phenix City Police Department is recommending that families celebrate Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, and trick-or-treat between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern time.
The department says extra patrols will be in place to help provide a safe Halloween experience.
Halloween Safety Tips
Phenix City police are reminding residents to take precautions while celebrating Halloween.
• Plan your trick-or-treating route in advance and avoid going to homes you do not know. • Children should not trick-or-treat alone. • Stay on sidewalks or along the side of the road and use caution when crossing streets. • Trick-or-treat in well-lit areas and carry a flashlight. • Make sure costumes are visible at night. Use reflective tape if necessary. • Parents should check the sex offender registry before planning their trick-or-treating route. • Inspect all candy before children eat it. Discard any unwrapped or opened items. • Drivers should slow down and watch carefully for children. • Homeowners should leave exterior lights on and remove obstacles from their lawns and walkways. • Use battery-operated lights instead of candles inside pumpkins. • Keep trick-or-treating groups to a manageable size.
The department encourages families to follow these safety recommendations to help ensure a safe and enjoyable Halloween for everyone.
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