The City of Oklahoma City sends this information as posted below:
Oct. 31 is trick-or-treating night in Oklahoma City. OKC does not have set hours for trick-or-treating. Residents who plan to hand out candy should turn their porch lights on.
For residents looking for community fun, Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation has a range of Halloween-themed activities planned.
OKC Parks Halloween Harvest
Halloween Harvest will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at four locations throughout the city:
- Minnis Lakeview Community Center, 12520 NE 36th St.
- Pitts Community Center, 1920 N. Kate Ave.
- Southern Oaks Community Center, 400 SW 66th St.
- Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center, 909 Frederick Douglass Ave.
These come-and-go events are free, and registration is not required. Activities vary by location, but highlights include trick-or-treating, games, face painting, arts and crafts, food, and surprises. Glow-in-the-dark sports are even planned for the Southern Oaks Community Center! Halloween Harvest is for all ages, and no registration is required. Call (405) 297-3882 for more information.
OKC Parks Halloween Harvest for Seniors
Halloween Harvest for Seniors will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at two locations:
- Will Rogers Senior Center, 3501 Pat Murphy Drive.
- Pete White Health and Wellness Center, 4021 S. Walker Ave.
The Center will be a Halloween haven of games, light refreshments, and a costume contest. No registration is required. Call (405) 297-3882 for more information.
Halloween on the Green
Enjoy a host of fall-themed activities at Will Rogers Gardens, including trick-or-treating, face-painting, crafts, and sugar skull decorating. Participants will be able to pot their own plant to take home. All ages are welcome, but this event is designed for ages 11 and younger. Registration is required. Call (405) 297-1394 for more information.
- 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 25
- Registration: $5
- Will Rogers Gardens, 3400 NW 36th St.
Adaptive Trunk-or-Treat
Join us for an adaptive trick-or-treat in partnership with Sooner Success. This event will also include games, art projects, and a resource fair.
- 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27
- Registration: Free, not required
- Southern Oaks Community Center, 400 SW 66th St.
Sign up for these Halloween activities or other programming at okc.gov/parks. Click “Browse Programs.”
Halloween safety tips for kids
- Children under 12 should be supervised by an adult.
- Remind children to look both ways before crossing streets.
- Ensure costumes fit properly to avoid trip hazards.
- Add reflective tape to costumes and bags or carry flashlights to improve visibility.
- Only approach homes with a porch light on. Never enter a house for candy.
- Stay on well-lit streets.
- Drivers should be vigilant, driving slowly through neighborhoods and watching for children darting across the street.
- Remove trip hazards in your yard or on their porch, such as outdoor toys, yard stakes and garden hoses.
Halloween safety tips for pets
- Watch for pets darting out of open doors. Ensure your pet is wearing a tag and/or has a microchip with up-to-date information.
- Keep candy out of your pet’s reach. Chocolate can be poisonous to many animals, and candy wrappers can be harmful if swallowed.
- Most dogs will be safest if kept in a different room during trick-or-treating hours. Too many doorbells and excited, noisy strangers in costumes can be stressful or scary to a dog.
- Make sure your pet’s costume isn’t constricting, annoying or unsafe. This is especially important if it restricts your pet’s vision.
- Be careful with your pets around candle-lit jack-o-lanterns. Pets, especially curious kittens, can burn themselves or knock them over and start a fire.
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