Trick-or-treat

2024 - 10 - 31

Auckland's Spooky Soiree: The Ultimate Trick-or-Treating Guide!

Jaimee Lupton -- nick mowbray Auckland - Community Spirit - Halloween - Safety Tips - Trick-or-Treat - Jaimee Lupton - nick mowbray

Gear up for Halloween in Auckland with our guide to the best neighbourhoods and tips for a frightfully fantastic night!

Auckland monsters – are you ready for Halloween? As the sun sets and the moon rises, little ghouls and ghosties will rule the streets of Auckland this Halloween! From billionaires to community groups, a variety of different neighbourhoods are rolling out the orange and black carpet for trick-or-treaters, promising plenty of candy and eerie fun. This year, be sure to venture into the most haunted spots, where the spooky decor and friendly faces are just waiting to welcome you and your kids.

One of the best places to experience the Halloween spirit is in the suburbs north of the city centre. Neighborhoods such as Grey Lynn, Westmere, and Ponsonby go all out with decorations and even organized community trick-or-treating events that ensure a safe and fantastic night for all. Just think of it—no need to worry about traffic or angry homeowners; everyone is ready to participate in the creepy celebrations. You might even find pop-up haunted houses to thrill your little monsters!

But hold on to your broomsticks! While Auckland prepares for sugar highs and costume contests, it’s also bracing for some frightful weather. A series of weather fronts are predicted to move northwards up the South Island, and a Heavy Rain Watch has already been issued for the Paparoa Range. Trick-or-treaters, make sure your ghostly costumes include a waterproof layer, just in case—no one wants their ghostly get-up to dissolve in the rain!

So as you stock up on candy and plan for the frights to come, remember to tune into the weather for a little extra planning. And if you’re looking to take your Halloween fun to the next level, don those witch hats and take part in local Halloween events – with everything from spooky trails to eerily themed dinners popping up around town.

Did you know that Halloween's origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, where people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off wandering ghosts? These traditions have transformed over time into the candy-filled extravaganza we know today! And in New Zealand, Halloween is becoming increasingly popular, with celebrations doubling since the early 2000s. Get ready for ghostly fun and trick-or-treat adventures this Halloween season!

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Halloween: Where to trick or treat in Auckland including the ... (New Zealand Herald)

Auckland monsters – are you ready for Halloween? From billionaires to community groups, there are plenty of people across Auckland neighbourhoods hosting...

Trick Or Treat For Halloween (Scoop.co.nz)

A series of weather fronts move northwards up the South Island today and tomorrow, and a Heavy Rain Watch has been issued for the Paparoa Range as well as ...

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#MeToo CWRU Support Group: Trick or Treat (The Daily | Case Western Reserve University)

Undergraduate students are invited to join #MeToo CWRU for a trick-or-treat-themed support group event Friday, Nov. 1, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Flora Stone ...

Accessible Trick or Treat: Oct 31, 5-7PM, Meadowbrook Rd ... (Town of Sudbury)

Following the success of last year's event, a group of parents in partnership with the Town of Sudbury's Commission on Disability are once again bringing ...

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It's Halloween, and this Iowa city is finally letting kids trick-or-treat ... (CNN)

Children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween night for the first time in more than 85 years.

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Kids in this Iowa city will trick-or-treat on Halloween for 1st time since ... (10News)

For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween.

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Trick or treat (The Steubenville Herald-Star)

Representatives of Weirton's Church Women United met at the Mary H. Weir Public Library on Oct. 22 to receive a proclamation from the city in recognition ...

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Kids in Des Moines will get to trick-or-treat on Halloween for the first ... (Fortune)

Instead, the city came up with Beggar's Night, which is held on Oct. 30 and is essentially the same as Halloween, except kids traditionally have to tell jokes ...

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Kids in Iowa's capital will trick-or-treat on Halloween for the 1st time ... (NPR)

Kids in the greater metro area of Iowa's capital city typically go trick-or-treating the night before Halloween, a tradition that began in the 1930s as a ...

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Salem Key Club Trick or Treating for UNICEF (Morning Journal News)

Salem High School Key Club Members will be out trick or treating during Salem's Trick or Treating tonight, but they will be trick or treating for a cause.

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For the first time since 1938, Des Moines' kids will trick-or-treat on ... (WCCO)

For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for ...

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After 45 years, Des Moines kids can trick-or-treat on Halloween (The Washington Post)

Halloween-themed festivities in Des Moines usually take place on Oct. 30, in a “Beggars' Night” tradition dating to 1940 with an exception in 1978.

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Tradition ends after 85 years: Kids allowed to trick or treat on ... (KIRO Seattle)

For the first time in more than eight decades, kids in Des Moines, Iowa, will be allowed to do something that kids all over the country are allowed to do ...

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How to keep children safe during trick-or-treating (ABC 4)

While Halloween is an exciting time for many, it's important to remember that it can be dangerous for pedestrians. The American Red Cross has shared a few ...

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Kids in this Iowa city will trick-or-treat on Halloween for 1st time since ... (KSBY San Luis Obispo News)

For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween.

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Tips for safe Trick-or-Treating (Spectrum News 1)

As much as we want Halloween to be filled with spooky fun, it can often turn into a real life horror story. But there are things parents can do to keep ...

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Safety tips for Halloween trick-or-treating (NBC Bay Area)

As families flood the streets Thursday for the annual trick-or-treat tradition on Halloween, authorities and advocates are providing safety reminders.

OEMC Offers Halloween Tips to Trick-or Treat and Enjoy Events ... (chicago.gov)

OEMC Reminds Residents to Be Vigilant and Report Suspicious Activity to 9-1-1 · Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade, Thursday, October 31 · Usher Past Present Future ...

NEWS POST: Derry Township Trick-Or-Treat Tonight - October 31st ... (Dauphin County Crime Watch.)

Halloween is this evening! We wish everyone a safe and happy Trick-or-Treat experience. Take a minute to read these 6 tips to make sure you and your family.

NEWS POST: Trick or Treat Safety (Cumberland County | CRIMEWATCH PA)

Trick-or-Treat Safety Alert for October 31, 2024 · Parental Supervision: Parents or responsible adults should accompany young children at all times. · Use ...

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Trick-or-treat safety tips (WNEP Scranton/Wilkes-Barre)

LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — On Thursday night, ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and other creatures will be trick-or-treating across northeastern and central ...

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Stuff quiz: Trick or Treat? (Stuff.co.nz)

Keen for more? Check out a full list of our quizzes, including our wordy brainbuster puzzle, The Hard Word, here. Got a good quiz question? Send your questions ...

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TRICK OR TREAT: Sand Springs family shows off annual Halloween ... (kjrh.com)

One family in Sand Springs wants to make sure everyone enjoys Halloween. 2 News' Isabel Flores spoke with them about why they put so much work into their ...

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Trick-or-treat: Reminders for drivers and parents ahead of Halloween (WPBF West Palm Beach)

Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles encourages parents to ensure drivers can see their kids clearly and advises them to wear light-colored costumes.

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Loose pit bulls bite people during trick-or-treat in Tarentum (KDKA)

Two people in Tarentum Borough were bitten by pit bulls on the loose during trick-or-treating on Thursday night, authorities said.

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Here are some of Charlotte's best spots to go trick-or-treating (+ find ... (Charlotte Observer)

Where's the best Halloween candy in Charlotte? Find some of the best spots to take trick-or-treaters to stock up on sweets in the Queen City.

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Here are some of the Triangle's best spots to go trick-or-treating (+ ... (Raleigh News & Observer)

Where's the best Halloween candy in the Triangle? Find some of the best spots to take trick-or-treaters to stock up on sweets in the area.

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Community helps Little Rock 7-year-old trick-or-treat after ... (KARK)

A 7-year-old whose wheelchair was stolen will still be able to trick or treat on Halloween thanks to the power of strangers and friends on social media.

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Community brings trick-or-treat to sick kids front door (KJCT8.com)

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. ...

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Something to Smile About: Community helps child trick-or-treat after ... (KAIT)

One family was put in a ...

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3 people taken to hospital after being bitten by dogs during trick-or ... (WPXI Pittsburgh)

Channel 11 has learned that two adult pit bulls were involved in the incident. One of them was put down by police and another was taken into custody by a humane ...

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Trick-or-treating time is here: Bring a bag to these River Region ... (Montgomery Advertiser)

Trick-or-treating time is here: Bring a bag to these River Region events today · Ahead of Halloween, there's trunk or treats, candy walks, festivals, and much ...

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Photos from Downtown Bremerton's Trick or Treat Street (Kitsap Sun)

After demonstrating his fierce tiger growl, Levi Andrews, 4, is handed candy by Marisa Spence at the Ballast Books table during Downtown Bremerton's Trick ...

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Chillicothe Trick or Treat (Chillicothe Gazette)

Chase Hundell, of Waverly, wears a Chucky mask as he passes out candy to Trick-or-Treaters who were out going from house to house collecting candy dressed ...

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