Community Members: 

The City is hosting several free events this Halloween, and we hope you can join us!

-The 5th Annual Halloween Spooktacular will be on Saturday, October 29 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Mariners Park, 1300 Irvine Ave., featuring live music, a trunk-or-treat area, a haunted house, carnival games, bounce houses, and costume contests. The all-ages event is free to attend and food will be available for purchase with proceeds benefitting the Mariners Elementary PTA. Parking is limited, so please consider walking or biking to the event.  

-Children ages 6-12 are welcome on Saturday, October 29 from 3 to 5 p.m. for a Halloween event at the Corona del Mar Library, 410 Marigold Ave., featuring Halloween-themed crafts, games and prizes for children in costume. 

-On Monday, October 31 the Central Library will host the 5th Annual Halloween Party with "not-so-scary" stories at 4 p.m., followed by crafts and trick-or-treating around the library. Costumes are encouraged and all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please stay safe this Halloween! The Newport Beach Police Department offers the following tips for families and drivers:

Drivers:

-Slow down and watch out for more foot traffic in residential neighborhoods.

-Take extra time looking for trick-or-treaters at intersections and entering/exiting driveways.

-Never drive distracted or impaired.

-If you are heading to a local bar, restaurant or house party and plan to drink, bring a designated sober driver with you, use a ride-hailing service, or stay the night.

  Parents and trick-or-treaters:

-Make sure costumes fit to prevent trips and falls.

-Decorate costumes and bags/buckets with reflective tape.

-Have kids use flashlights or glow sticks to make it easier for drivers to see them.

-Walk on sidewalks when available. Avoid darting into the street or crossing between parked cars.

-Stick to familiar, well-lit routes.

-Look both ways before crossing the street. Make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.

Wishing you a fun and safe Halloween! 

City Manager, Grace K. Leung

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