News File Photo Biohazard guy Jude Krey, 10, Joker Paxton Hunter, 11, and almost-8-year-old Harley Quinn-lookalike Zyla Hunter head toward the next trick-or-treater-friendly house on Alpena’s north side on Halloween 2020, with demon Kirsten Krey and werewolf Kelly Hunter in tow, in this October 2020 News archive photo.

ALPENA — Ghosts, goblins, monsters, and zombies will be out en masse on Halloween on Tuesday, knocking on doors, seeking treats.

In Alpena, Harrisville and Lincoln, trick-or-treating begins at 5:30 p.m. and concludes at 7:30 p.m. The kids will be going door-to-door in Rogers City from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Onaway and Hillman will allow children to trick-or-treat from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

To ensure trick-or-treating children remain safe, Northeast Michigan police and the National Weather Service offer tips on how to protect kids but still have a good time.

Alpena Police Chief Eric Hamp said making sure a child is easy motorists to see is important. In return, drivers of automobiles should turn on headlights earlier in the evening and be alert to prevent a child getting hit by a car.

“Kids are excited on Halloween and may dart across the street in unexpected areas,” Hamp said. “Kids should also carry a glow stick or flashlight and wear reflective or bright-colored clothing. Trick-or-treaters should stay on the sidewalk and out of the road.”

Hamp said parents should make sure children don’t eat candy until it has been inspected at home by an adult and to throw away any partially open candy or anything that looks suspicious. People who are handing out Halloween candy are reminded to turn on outdoor lighting, including a porch light, and to make sure pets are secure.

Police will be out on patrol in full force on Halloween to make sure everything goes smoothly and everyone remains safe.

Trick-or-treaters this year may want to consider wearing an extra layer of clothing, because a cold front and possibly snow will be in the air on Tuesday. Temperatures during the trick-or-treating hours could be in the 30s, and forecasters say there is a chance of some snowflakes in the air.