Loveland trick-or-treating will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, and families with loved ones who have disabilities can request a home visit from officers delivering candy.
The city announced the hours Oct. 15 in a social media post, asking drivers to use extra caution as costumed children move through neighborhoods.
The Loveland Police Department and Hamilton Township Police Department are again running their "Candy Police" program on Halloween, according to the Clermont Guardian. Officers will deliver treats to children and adults with special needs between 5 and 8 p.m. Oct. 31. The program is open to residents of Loveland and Hamilton Township.
Families who want to request a visit can email mail to: [email protected] or call 513-583-3000 with the recipient's name and address and the requester's name and phone number. Requests are due by Sunday, Oct. 25, the department said.
Candy and treat donations are also welcome. Drop them off at the Loveland Safety Center, 126 S. Lebanon Road.
The police department is also reminding residents about colored pumpkin pails. A child carrying a blue pail may be signaling autism. Purple signals epilepsy or another seizure disorder. Teal means a food allergy.
For traditional trick-or-treaters, the department recommends going out in groups and staying in contact with a parent or guardian by phone, text or a location-sharing app. Officers also suggest carrying a flashlight or wearing reflective clothing after dark, having an adult inspect all candy before children eat it and skipping any house that looks dark.
Upcoming community dates
- Oct. 26 — Deadline to sign up for Candy Police visits and to donate treats at the Loveland Safety Center
- Oct. 31 — Trick-or-treating in Loveland, 6–8 p.m.; Candy Police deliveries, 5–8 p.m.
