The Andover Select Board set this year’s town-wide trick-or-treat hours for 5 to 7 on Oct. 31 at its meeting Monday.
The Town of Andover will also be holding its annual, downtown trick-or-treating again this year. The event runs from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27. Participating downtown businesses will be handing out treats during the event.
The Andover Coalition for Education’s 10th Annual Scarecrow Festival runs from Oct. 15-29 this year. To mark the 10th anniversary, ACE is hosting a Scarecrow Family Fest at Old Town Hall on Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 2-5 p.m., with refreshments and kids’ activities.
Memorial Hall Library has several activities planned for Oct. 31, including:
- 10 am: Preschool Costume Party
- 3:30 pm: Candy Tasting (Teens)
Andover also offered safety reminders in a notice posted Thursday, including:
- Wear well-fitting costumes.
- Stay in groups.
- Avoid dark homes.
- Remember to look both ways when crossing a street.
- Use flashlights and glowsticks for visibility.
- Examine all treats before eating anything.