Halloween should be a safe and cool experience
Every year there’s a new ghastly attraction popping up around Northern Nevada. Sometimes it can be difficult to decide the best place to experience the spooky, without sacrificing the safety. We understand gated communities are a great option for trick or treating, and we’re here to suggest ways to enhance you and your child’s Halloween experience.
Trick or Treat with some Four-legged Friends
Make this Halloween unforgettable by visiting the Nevada Humane Society for Safe Trick-or-Treating with lots of free treats for kids in costume. Have a blast while visiting pets and people dressed up in creepy and adorable outfits. With a ghostly atmosphere, it’s safe and fun for the whole family. If you’re a pet lover and want to see some of the cutest four-legged goblins, then you must check out the Nevada Humane Society’s Safe Trick-or-Treat.
Friday, October 31, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.The Nevada Humane Society is located at 2825 Longley Lane, Suite B, Reno. Call (775) 856-2000 for information.
Rumble in the street while you Trick or Treat
Head over to Trick or Treat in the Streets and discover a unique experience. Reno’s National Auto Museum lets your kids hunt for the treats around a collection of extraordinary cars, artifacts, and authentic street scenes. Jim Meitz, Reno’s premier magician and children’s book author, will be there to delight and entertain. Diversify the Halloween experience this year with Trick or Treat in the Streets.
Friday, October 31, 2014 – 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Museum is at the corner of Lake and Mill Streets in Reno. Call (775) 333-9300 for information.Bonus Article: Healthy Halloween Tips
Tip 1 “Start proactively by feeding your kids before they go out trick or treating. Serve your kids a healthy snack such as a peanut butter sandwich and some fruit before trick-or-treating. If your kids aren’t hungry, they might be less likely to gorge themselves on candy when they get home.”
Tip 2 “Have your kids “trade the candy in” for something better – books, toys, or something of your choosing. Then you can eat the candy.”
Tip 3 “Put the extra treats into a high cabinet in your kitchen or pantry. Out of sight is out of mind, and you can control how many treats your kids get to eat over the next few days.”
For more, visit nutrition expert, Shereen Leham’s article on Tips for a Healthy (and Happy) Halloween
Witches Delight
Lastly, check out the Halloween Train on the V & T Railroad for a memorable time with your family in Virginia City. All aboard the “Halloween Witches Delight!” These trains will be swarming with goblins, witches, and other mysterious characters. Come visit one of the spookiest places in Nevada and give your children a night to remember.
Friday, October 31, 2014 Tickets are $14 for adults, $7 for kids. Trains depart the V & T depot at 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7 p.m.- To learn more visit:
- RenoTahoe.About.com
- Nutrition.About.com