It’s about that time of year again when kids across the nation will be getting ready for Halloween.

Trick-or-treaters should eat a snack before heading out, so they won’t be tempted to nibble on treats that haven’t been inspected.

Tell children not to accept or eat anything that isn’t commercially wrapped. Parents of very young children should remove any choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies, or small toys.

Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.

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Trick or Treat events in Chattanooga area

• Northgate Mall located 271 Northgate Mall is offering a Trick or Treat event Thursday, October 31 from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. or until candy runs out!
• Hamilton Place Stores located at 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd is offering free family fun with trick or treating at participating mall stores Thursday, October 31 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. or until candy runs out!
• Sequatchie Valley Institute at 1233 Cartwright Loop in Whitwell, TN will have a Halloween Family Festival Thursday, October 31 from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. 
• Chattanooga Arboretum Nature Center will have a Scarecrow In The Wilds Picnic And Hayride Thursday, October 31 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at 400 Garden Road in Chattanooga.
• The Soddy Community Chapel will have a Trunk o’ Treat at Soddy Thursday, October 31 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at 194 Depot Street.
• The Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce and CVB will have a Mainstreet Cleveland Halloween Block Party Thursday, October 315 p.m. – 10 p.m. at the Courthouse Square in Downtown Cleveland.
• McKay Books will host Halloween Thursday, October 31 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at 7734 Lee Highway. The first 100 kids will receive a special treat and a prize will be awarded for the best costume.

If you know of an event not listed here email news@wrcbtv.com.