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TC Halloween Hours: For Kids ... and Dogs

October 31, 2012
TC Halloween Hours: For Kids ... and Dogs

Happy (almost) Halloween! As the big night quickly approaches, the Traverse City Police Department would like to remind the citizens of Traverse City who are handing out treats to please turn porch lights on promptly at 5:00 p.m. and turn them off promptly at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 31. Got a pooch who can't handle all the excitement ... or doorbell ringing? The Dog House, 1032 Woodmere, tells The Ticker that it's offering extended doggy daycare hours on Halloween night: 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. 231-421-5573.

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charlene on October 31, 2012 10:54am

Sunset today is at 6:30. It is usually pretty dark by 7pm. The good ol' days live on, don't worry. The time is just a recommendation to help keep kids and streets a little safer.

michele on October 31, 2012 10:14am

why the time constriction, i dont it. so what happens if i decide to pass out candy after 8pm. do i get a ticket...lol

Vicki on October 31, 2012 9:16am

I do AGREE with Brenda! I would think it would take the thrill and excitement out of Trick-Or-Treating when you have to go in the daylight. That's what my friends, kids and I have been saying. What happened to the way we used to go Trick-Or-Treating? Start at dark and get done 10-11 o'clock. But I suppose they are thinking of the safety of the children. And school aged kids don't need to get to bed to late and get up so early the next morning.

BRENDA on October 30, 2012 2:23pm

What happened to the nights when Halloween started at 8pm and ended at 9 or 10pm??? The kids of today don't really know what Trick or Treating is really all about. It's a dam shame, it is. This going while it's still daylight is no kind of fun, not like it used to be. It is sooo sad that they can't enjoy it like it's suppose to be enjoyed. The enjoyment of going up to the door and scareing the person giving out the candy. To me, they are being shielded away from knowing the true meaning of going out at night and saying:TRICK OR TREAT!!!!!!! That's all I have to say on the matter....

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