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The sidewalks in Springfield were filled with ghouls and goblins with the occasional super hero and princess thrown in for good measure Saturday night, Oct. 29, 2022 during this year's Trick or Treat in Clark County. Kids of all ages went door to door to houses, some with elaborate decorations, filling their bags with sweet treats. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

The sidewalks in Springfield were filled with ghouls and goblins with the occasional super hero and princess thrown in for good measure Saturday night, Oct. 29, 2022 during this year's Trick or Treat in Clark County. Kids of all ages went door to door to houses, some with elaborate decorations, filling their bags with sweet treats. BILL LACKEY/STAFF
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By Jessica Orozco
Updated Oct 17, 2023
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Clark County Beggar’s Night will be held on the Saturday before Halloween again this year.

According to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, trick-or-treat time will be on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 6-8 p.m.

For many years, Beggar’s Night in Clark County was held on the Saturday before Halloween, which many people felt made it easier for parents and children who did not have to hurry to get ready and go out on a school night.

In 2019, Beggars Night was moved to the day of Halloween to keep consistent with some neighboring communities. However, New Carlisle and Tremont City kept their trick-or-treat on Saturday that year. The one-year change drew both criticism and praise, but the date has returned to the Saturday before Halloween in recent years.

New Carlisle is also holding trick-or-treat on Oct. 28 from 6-8 p.m.

Last week, Springfield police and fire chiefs Allison Elliott and Jacob King shared safety tips for Halloween. These include wearing costumes without trip hazards, being alert while driving or crossing near vehicles and having light sources when it’s dark outside.

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About the Author

Jessica Orozco covers crime, courts, government and more in Clark County for the Springfield-News Sun. She previously covered crime and courts for The Lima News, and before that, Orozco interned at The Columbus Dispatch on the metro desk. Orozco has a bachelor of arts in journalism from Ohio State University, from where she graduated in May 2022.