Your Guide to Halloween in Farmington and Farmington Hills

Halloween happens Thursday, and Patch has the scoop on the weather, safety tips and more going on in Farmington and Farmington Hills:

Weather

The National Weather Service predicts Thursday will be mostly cloudy with a 90 percent chance of rain and a low around 51 degrees. Sorry, kids. 

Farmington Public Safety treats

Look for officers who will be patrolling Farmington neighborhoods with bags of Halloween surprises for trick-or-treaters, starting at 6 p.m. 

Costume Contest at the Farmington Players

Safety tips

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer the following advice for all trick-or-treaters:

• Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.
• Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.
• Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.
• Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them.
• Limit the amount of treats you eat.  
• Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you.
• Always walk and don't run from house to house.
• Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation.
• Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible.
• Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.
  
• Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe.
• Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.
• Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.
• Enter homes only if you're with a trusted adult. 
• Only visit well-lit houses. Don't stop at dark houses. 
• Never accept rides from strangers.
• Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. 
• Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.