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Trick-or-treating in Elk Grove | Events for children to get candy

Halloween is just around the corner. Check out where you can celebrate the holiday.

ELK GROVE, Calif. — Neighborhoods around the region are preparing for trick-or-treaters to begin roaming the streets, hoping for candy.

Here is a list of family-friendly events that can help make trick-or-treating this year easy and safe:

Trunk or Treat at Elk Grove

Address: 8569 Bond Rd., Elk Grove

When: Thursday, Oct. 24 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Cost: Free

What: California Family Fitness is providing crafts, a bounce house and, of course, candy.

Trunk-or-Treat

Address: 9320 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove

When: Saturday, Oct. 26, from 5 - 7 p.m.

Cost: Free

What: Kovar's Satori Academy is bringing together the community for a treat.

First Trunk or Treat

Address: 9539 Racquet Court, Elk Grove

When: Saturday, Oct. 26, from 6 - 8 p.m.

Cost: Free, make sure to RSVP online

What: Good Sheppard Catholic Church is hosting its first trick-or-treat event. The event is to have candy and food.

Trunk or Treat Nissan Elk Grove!

Address: 8590 Laguna Grove Dr., Elk Grove 

When: Sunday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Cost: Free

What: Families are welcome to come to the dealership to get candy and other activities.

Practice safe trick-or-treating

Remember, before you dig into that bag of treats, check for any tricks. 

The American Academy of Pediatrics [AAP] says although tampering is rare, "a responsible adult should closely examine all treats and throw away any spoiled, unwrapped or suspicious items." 

But we shouldn't just examine candy for tampering. If your child has any food allergies, make sure to dispose of any candy that could cause a "life-threatening reaction." 

Most popular Halloween candies, according to AAP, contain common allergens: tree nuts, milk, egg, soy or wheat.

If everything looks good, then dig it, but don't eat everything all at once. Rationing your Halloween candy will not only prevent upset stomachs, but will allow you to enjoy your Halloween candy for days, and even weeks, later.

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