L.B.
Hello! I am a mom of a 19 year old and a grandma of a 9 month old. I have years of trick or treat experience! I come from a small town where we went door to door. However, when the military moved us here and my daughter was 2 years old, I felt uneasy about this. This area gives wonderful alternatives. Many of the malls have trick or treat inside. this is safe, warm, and you know the candy is safe. there are also costume contests at the malls and all kinds of fun activities. Call your local malls to see which ones are participating and when. Also, so many of the churches here have awesome parties for the children and include the neighborhood children. For years, my church has had a party every year and the children go in small groups through the halls to the various Sunday School classroom doors and trick or treat within the church and then return to the social hall for food, games and costume contests. Check the paper, go on-line, and call the various malls. You'll have a fun time!
L. B