Borough of Oakland Announces Halloween COVID-19 Guidance

The Borough of Oakland wishes everyone a safe and Happy Halloween. 

For Trick or Treaters: 

• Porch/Outdoor Light On = Trick or Treat Here
• Porch/Outdoor Light Off = Maybe Next Year!
• Stay with your family or "pod". 
• Practice social distancing (6 ft. apart). 
• Stay in your immediate neighborhood. 
  • No migrating to the 'college section' of town. 
• Do not enter someone else's home. 
• Parents/guardians are encouraged to bring hand sanitizer/disinfectant along with them. 
• Wear a cloth or surgical mask (costume masks do not count). 
• Avoid trick or treating if you are not feeling well, have a fever, have been sick, have been in close contact with someone who may have or has COVID-19, or have returned from a quarantine listed state. 
• Only accept candy if it is factory package sealed. 

For Candy Givers: 

• Porch/Outdoor Light On = Trick or Treat Here
• Porch/Outdoor Light Off = Maybe Next Year!
• Wear a cloth or surgical mask. 
• Candy should be factory package sealed. 
• Consider spreading treats out on a table or prepare individually sealed bags ahead of time to avoid hands in bowls. 
• Limit treat choices. 
• Maintain social distancing. 
  • Consider waving to kids from the door or 6 ft. socially distanced. 

Click Here for the NJ Department of Health's Halloween Guidelines.