MODESTO, California — Halloween is just around the corner, so we hope you have your costume ready!
If you looking for some wholesome, and safe, Halloween fun in Modesto, check out the events below:
What: Live DJ, photo booth, costume contest with a $500 cash prize, two outdoor bars.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday Oct. 26, to 2 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 27
Where: Galletto Ristorante, 1101 J St., Modesto
Cost: $25 (all funds go to Bret Harte Elementary)
What: An "Ocean Adventure" themed event with lots of candy, characters, food trucks, jumpers, and many other fun things to do.
When: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31
Where: One Church Modesto, 2361 Scenic Drive
Cost: Free
What: Shop small with 25 vendors, free face painting, free raffles, trick or treat with the vendors. Dress up and receive an extra raffle ticket.
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
Where: Queen Bee Coffee House at 1126 14th St.
Cost: Free
What: Trunk or treat, carnival games, and Monster Mash Dance, included with admission. More events and activities available for an additional cost.
When: 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30
Where: Strut Performing Arts, 623 Bitritto Court
Cost: Adults - $5.00, 18yrs and under - $3.00, 2yrs and under - FREE
What: Trick or treat shop small event. Vendors/small business owners will be passing out candy, dressing up in costumes and having a fun scavenger hunt, plus other activities.
When: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27
Where: Modesto Elks Lodge at 645 Charity Way
Cost: Free
Don't forget to practice safe trick-or-treating!
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 in, 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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