Jon_hamm_wallet t1_ituetvb wrote on October 26, 2022 at 11:55 AM

Hoping to take my son to a trunk or treat on Saturday, if we find a good one. I don't really understand the concept beyond it's a chance to show off his costume. He can't eat candy so that part isn't really a draw. I picked up a restaurant shift Saturday night at a place I haven't worked in like 8 years, so we'll see how that goes.

zoeypantalones t1_ituftd8 wrote on October 26, 2022 at 12:05 PM

I’m vending in Lakeside on Friday at their HalloweenTowne Block Party and they’re offering trick or treating for the kids. I can’t speak for any of the other vendors, but I’m bringing non-candy treats for any kids who can’t have or don’t like candy. I imagine I won’t be the only one though!

Here’s a Facebook link for the event: https://fb.me/e/2USqQkHXd

PickanickBasket t1_itufwcq wrote on October 26, 2022 at 12:06 PM

I always try to have toys and stickers mixed in with the candy for the non-candy kids. Hopefully there will be people like that there!

zoeypantalones t1_itv6qwo wrote on October 26, 2022 at 3:28 PM

I don't know if you're familiar, but there's something called the Teal Pumpkin Project that FARE does every Halloween that promotes putting a teal pumpkin on your doorstep as a signal that you offer non-food treats. I learned about it when I was at Target getting Halloween decorations a few years ago and was curious about the teal pumpkins they were selling.