Central Ohio communities announce new trickortreat date to avoid rain and wind
Oct 29, 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Two Licking County municipalities have announced they will move their trick-or-treat date from Thursday to Wednesday.
According to Johnstown's social media, the city has moved its trick-or-treat date from Halloween evening to Wednesday because of predicted rain and wind Thursday evening.
Johnstown's Wednesday's trick-or-treat will still take place from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., changing only the date. The announcement was made on Facebook, with mixed responses from users. Some voiced support for the change, while others said weather should not dictate the holiday.
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The Village of Hebron also moved its Beggar's Night celebration to Wednesday, to take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Hebron's celebration was initially scheduled for Thursday, and the village also cited weather concerns as the reason for the move.
Hebron also changed the date of its Halloween Bash, which will now take place Oct. 30 from 7:15 to 9 p.m. at Canal Park. The event will still feature food trucks, a bonfire, a family-friendly DJ and bounce houses.
As trick-or-treat nears, stay up-to-date with any changes in central Ohio counties through NBC4's trick-or-treat list.