Some communities move trick-or-treating date due to rainy Halloween forecast

Inclement weather causes some towns to move Halloween to Friday night

Several communities around the area have opted to delay Halloween until Friday night due to rain.

PHILADELPHIA - With rain in the forecast for Halloween, some local communities are moving trick-or-treating to a different date.

Hammonton in Atlantic County, New Jersey, moved trick-or-treating to Wednesday, Oct. 30.

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“The safety of children is our #1 priority,” the township said in a statement, adding that the Quality of Life Committee’s decision was made in collaboration with the police department.

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Mantua Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, moved trick-or-treating to Friday, Nov. 1, from 3 to 8 p.m.

"We ask that you do NOT post derogatory or negative comments on this page,” the township wrote in a Facebook post. “The decision was made in the best interest of safety for our community and our trick-or-treaters."

Some communities move trick-or-treating date due to rainy Halloween forecast

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Buena Vista Township in Atlantic County, New Jersey, also pushed trick-or-treating to Friday night.

Ocean City, New Jersey, postponed trick-or-treating from Halloween night to Friday, Nov. 1 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Spring Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania, opted to have trick-or-treating take place Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 5:30 to 9 p.m.

West Chester Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, chose to move trick-or-treating to Friday, Nov. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m.

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Thunderstorms are expected on Halloween Thursday with temperatures in the low 70s.

The weekend will see a notable contrast, with sunny skies but colder temperatures.

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