We asked Facebook: Halloween is right around the corner and COVID-19 could change the way many enjoy the holiday. Families, how are you preparing for trick-or-treating, handing out treats and other Halloween traditions this year?
“Handing out candy in the historic district…” — Sandi McGlathery
“Same as usual. Outside with the complete DJ rig, lights, sound and lots of candy. Pretty sure most will be wearing a mask for Halloween.” — John Parker
“Going camping with a large group of friends/kids. NORMAL trick or treating and lots of events planned in the campground.” — Kelly Ward
“We handed out candy and decorated at 1914 last year, but due to COVID we are NOT going to do either this year out of courtesy to our volunteers who worked with us on this community event last year. 2021 Halloween!” — Shelby Bender
“We will be trick or treating, gathering to give thanks with family and friends, celebrating the birth of Jesus and then saying ADIOS in a blowout NYE celebration.” — Jamie Newman
“‘Handing out’ but social distancing since it’s 6 feet away from us on a table and all candy is prepackaged in individual bags. Our safety is just as important as theirs so we are doing our best to let kids be kids.” — Ashley Pellisson
“We are staying home. Minute to win it games, candy scavenger hunt, fun spooky foods, movies, and a ton of candy.” — Brittany Nicole
“Happy Halloween for us as normal – we will be handing out candy. Carrying on with our lives!” — Doresa Wise Young
“We are not taking our kids on the traditional route this year. With so much crazy that is this year we decided to take a mini weekend getaway instead. We will celebrate as a family instead of the community celebrations that we have done in the past. Hopefully next year will be more normal than this year has been.” — Theresa Rice Griffin
“Halloween as normal! We plan to trick or treat and more importantly we will be handing out candy!” — Katie Boston