Trick-or-Treating Varies Among Towns
This was seen on top of Maxie's Grill and Tap Room in Pinehurst. Glenn M. Sides
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When it comes to setting Halloween hours, most Moore County municipalities are taking a hands-off approach.
Aberdeen, Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Vass and Whispering Pines are not setting trick-or-treat hours for Halloween, which falls on Sunday this year.
Carthage, Foxfire Village and Robbins, however, are setting hours for trick-or-treating. Carthage will be celebrating from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Carthage Police Chief Chris McKenzie said he sets the time to provide extra security and to avoid confusion.
"If school had been in session, we probably would have moved it to Saturday, but with the kids being out Monday, we don't see a problem holding it Sunday," he said.
Public school students on the traditional calendar are off Monday, but those who are in year-round school are not.
Foxfire will hold a Halloween event from 3 to 6 p.m. at its Village Green.
Robbins will observe Halloween on Saturday, to avoid conflicting with church-related activities. Robbins will stage a Halloween celebration in the downtown from 6 until 10 p.m.
Whispering Pines is holding an event for children from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the rescue squad building.
For those who are worried about late trick-or-treaters, there is an easy solution.
"If you don't want them to come to your house, turn out your lights," Aberdeen Town Manager Bill Zell said.
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runorbike 2 years, 7 months ago
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briathar 2 years, 6 months ago
I found this statement interesting: "If school had been in session, we probably would have moved it to Saturday, but with the kids being out Monday, we don't see a problem holding it Sunday."
So, if Halloween was on a Tuesday would you move it because there's school the next day? I don't think so.
kandjAsh 2 years, 6 months ago
I know Cameron is such a small town.. but by chance anybody know when they are having trick or treating?
dp6 2 years, 6 months ago
@kandjAsh, I live in Cameron and as far as I know they are having it on Sunday. I have not heard anything different.
cebaker 2 years, 6 months ago
I think it is ridiculous for the township to not set a date and time for trick or treat... Those of us with kids need to plan these sorts of things and even if you do not have kids you want to make sure you are home and see all the kids This is going to be one big free for all
anonnyp 2 years, 6 months ago
I agree with you cebaker!!
kandjAsh 2 years, 6 months ago
Oh thats great thank you dp6...
Tom_Embrey 2 years, 6 months ago
Cameron is having halloween on Saturday night. No official hours according to the folks at town hall.
kandjAsh 2 years, 6 months ago
Alrighty, Thanks for the information Tom_Embrey, makes things easier knowing this with all I am doing this weekend!!
okiebarbie 2 years, 6 months ago
Trick or treating should be on the day of the holiday. Christmas is Christmas whatever day it falls on, so is Valentine's Day and New Years. For SAFETY REASONS it should be designated as one day or the next. I, for one, am taking this opportunity to have fun as an adult on Saturday and then will enjoy taking my daughter trick or treating on Sunday...Halloween.
JAP 2 years, 6 months ago
Halloween is Oct 31. Always has been. Always will be.
Bflat 2 years, 6 months ago
My calendar says Oct 31, Halloween is on Sunday. Enough said.
xemrac 2 years, 6 months ago
"So, if Halloween was on a Tuesday would you move it because there's school the next day? I don't think so." - briathar
I imagine that statement was a result of the fact that it might have assisted the parents by having it on a Sat. instead of Sun. night. Any other day of the week it wouldn't have mattered anyway.
AllNatural 2 years, 6 months ago
I hope next time Halloween falls on the weekend, Moore County municipalities will set a day and time. Lots of folk are confused.
Kelly 2 years, 6 months ago
I live in pinehurst where they tell homeowners what they can and can not do to or around their homes yet they allow the parents to decide when the kids can trick or treat, Please give me a break, Halloween is on Oct 31st not the 30th or whenever the parents allow these kids to go out. I just had a group of teenage girls at my door and our porch light wasn't even on! Lights on or off it doesn't matter to the kids. Come to my house on OCT 31st and I will have something for you but not before!
coffecreme 2 years, 6 months ago
Halloween is October 31st! It is never a late night for trick or treaters anyway!
hurstofpine 2 years, 6 months ago
Don't answer the door if you don't want to hand out candy or you feel it is not the correct night. Who really cares. A lot of conversation over nothing. As far as the PH comment about being told what you can or cannot do by the Village. These are types of complaints by unhappy residents that if you don't like it - move. Most of us do like the way the Village runs the town and their vision. That is why we chose to live here - and continue to do so.