Great Barrington Sets Trick or Treat for Sunday, Oct. 31

Halloween ghostThe Selectboard has set this year's Halloween Trick or Treat for Sunday, Oct. 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The Selectboard offers the following recommendations, due to ongoing caution over Covid-19 and its Delta variant:

  • Trick or Treat participants should limit their groups to households or “pods” and keep groups as small as possible.
  • Participants should wear a mask or face covering when visiting indoors and/or outdoors when proper social distancing is not possible.
  • Residents who plan to give out candy should turn on their porch lights. 
  • Those planning gatherings to celebrate Halloween are advised to contact the Great Barrington Health Department to receive guidance on Covid-19 mitigation strategies, to help keep attendees safe.

The Health Department can be reached at (413) 528-1619 ext. 2700.