Area families encouraged to follow local trick-or-treating schedules

Area communities are gearing up for Halloween on Saturday. Participants are encouraged to trick-or-treat only during the designated hours in their communities.

In Plano, trick-or-treating hours are from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. In Sandwich and Oswego, the hours are from 4 to 8 p.m., while Yorkville’s hours are from 3 to 8 p.m.

Montgomery’s trick-or-treating hours are from 4 to 7:30 p.m., while Aurora’s are from 3 to 7 p.m.

Children should be accompanied by an adult and only approach homes with porch lights on.

Drivers are also reminded to use extra caution and watch for pedestrians throughout the evening.

Other times include:

Newark: 4-7 p.m.Somonauk: 4-7 p.m.Hinckley: 4-8 p.m.Waterman: 4-7 p.m.Cortland 4-8 p.m.DeKalb 4-7 p.m.Sycamore 4-8 p.m.