Edited release
10/30/26
Iowa City’s trick-or-treat event takes place from 5:30 – 8 pm. Saturday,. Before you go out, check out these safety tips from the Iowa City Police and Fire Departments:
Costumes should be safe for walking. Avoid long, billowing fabrics.
Wear sturdy shoes.
Be visible. Carry a flashlight or wear something lighted.
Children should be accompanied by an adult or responsible teen.
Do not enter homes.
Stay away from candles and open flames.
Use a battery operated candle for jack-o-lanterns.
Do not eat treats until they are brought home and examined by an adult.
Drivers should be alert and on the lookout for children.