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Fall Seasonal Reminders
Welcome to www.vah.com/fall! Autumn in Arlington Heights means beautiful trees, brisk weather, and cozy days. It also means leaf collection, holiday programs, and a new season of safety concerns. Below are helpful reminders for residents to review each fall, including important dates.
Fall Reminders for Arlington Heights
What are Trick-or-Treating Hours in Arlington Heights?
For those who choose to participate in Halloween activities, the Village recommends residents limiting trick-or-treating to 3-7 p.m., on October 31st.
What if I don’t want to participate in Halloween?
When it comes to Halloween, each resident must make the decision as to whether or not they would like to engage festive activities, and if so, to what level they feel most comfortable. We ask everyone to be a good neighbor and to please be respectful of others and their decisions to participate/not participate in Trick-or-Treating this year.
Will the Village change trick-or-treating hours if the weather is bad?
The Village does not intend on moving trick-or-treating hours due to bad weather conditions due to the following reasons:
What safety reminders should I keep in mind when it comes to Trick-or-Treating?
For those who choose to participate in Halloween activities, the Village recommends residents limiting trick-or-treating to 3-7 p.m., on October 31st.
What if I don’t want to participate in Halloween?
When it comes to Halloween, each resident must make the decision as to whether or not they would like to engage festive activities, and if so, to what level they feel most comfortable. We ask everyone to be a good neighbor and to please be respectful of others and their decisions to participate/not participate in Trick-or-Treating this year.
Will the Village change trick-or-treating hours if the weather is bad?
The Village does not intend on moving trick-or-treating hours due to bad weather conditions due to the following reasons:
- The Village cannot prohibit children from trick-or-treating on Halloween night. If the date was changed, it is highly likely that many children will still trick-or-treat on October 31st. An alternate date will create additional time and candy burdens for homeowners.
- The Village has publicly recommended trick-or-treating hours from 3-7 p.m., to encourage safety. However, there is no official policy or ordinance in place with designated or enforceable hours, beyond recommended guidance. Therefore, the Village does not have official regulatory control to enforce changes to the date on which Halloween is recognized through the cultural practice of trick-or-treating.
- Drivers on Halloween night generally anticipate trick-or-treaters. Not all drivers on a different day would be aware of the rescheduled trick-or-treating hours and may not anticipate children, creating an unnecessary risk.
- Trunk-or-Treat
The Arlington Heights Park District is once again hosting a Trunk-or-Treat event On Saturday, Oct. 28th, from 1 - 4 p.m. Contact the Arlington Heights Park District for registration information. - Downtown Business Trick-or-Treating
Many of our Downtown businesses will also welcome Trick-or-Treaters from 3-6 p.m. on Halloween. Visitors are strongly encouraged to utilize the free public parking garage on Vail Avenue, or the free underground garage off of Evergreen Avenue. Businesses are also encouraged to post signage that day, indicating whether or not they are participating
What safety reminders should I keep in mind when it comes to Trick-or-Treating?
- Parents or an older sibling should accompany children and make sure they don't enter anyone's home without your permission.
- Map out a Trick-or-Treat route for your children to follow.
- Make sure kids cross only at corners and look in all directions first. Caution them against crossing the street between parked cars, where drivers may not be able to see them.
- Remind them to use sidewalks or walk facing traffic so approaching cars can be seen.
- Fasten reflective tape to costumes and/or bags to help drivers see them.
- Warn children not to eat any goodies until parents have had a chance to inspect them. When in doubt, throw it out.
The following dates are holidays that affect Village Office Hours. On these dates, Village Offices are closed.
- Labor Day: Monday, September 4
- Veteran's Day Recognized: Friday, November 10
- Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 23
- Day After Thanksgiving: Friday, November 24
2:1 Leaf Collection Program
The Village provides a 2-for-1 leaf collection program each year. During this time, use 1 sticker for every 2 bags of leaves placed at the curb. The 2023 Program runs through December 16th. More information at the Village's Landscape Waste Page.
Reminder: Do Not Place Leaves in Roadways
Raking or blowing leaves into the street from a resident’s private property, or the Village’s parkway, violates Village ordinance. Residents are responsible for reminding landscapers not to move leaves into the street. Leaves piled in the street creates a hazard for the entire neighborhood. Leaves can clog street drains during a rain storm and cause unnecessary flooding. A leaf-covered street can also create a slippery road surface. If street sweeper crews reasonably identify leaves as having been intentionally placed in the street, they are instructed to go around those piles of leaves. Notices may be delivered to residents asking them to remove leaves they may have placed into the street.
Street Sweeping
Public Works staff continues to ensure roadways are cleared of leaves. Three leaf sweepers cover 19 zones in Arlington Heights taking roughly two to three weeks to sweep all the zones. During the heaviest days of leaf sweeping season, there is a potential for delays. Staff is working as quickly as possible to clear all leaves by early December. We ask for your patience as leaf removal continues.
The Village provides a 2-for-1 leaf collection program each year. During this time, use 1 sticker for every 2 bags of leaves placed at the curb. The 2023 Program runs through December 16th. More information at the Village's Landscape Waste Page.
Reminder: Do Not Place Leaves in Roadways
Raking or blowing leaves into the street from a resident’s private property, or the Village’s parkway, violates Village ordinance. Residents are responsible for reminding landscapers not to move leaves into the street. Leaves piled in the street creates a hazard for the entire neighborhood. Leaves can clog street drains during a rain storm and cause unnecessary flooding. A leaf-covered street can also create a slippery road surface. If street sweeper crews reasonably identify leaves as having been intentionally placed in the street, they are instructed to go around those piles of leaves. Notices may be delivered to residents asking them to remove leaves they may have placed into the street.
Street Sweeping
Public Works staff continues to ensure roadways are cleared of leaves. Three leaf sweepers cover 19 zones in Arlington Heights taking roughly two to three weeks to sweep all the zones. During the heaviest days of leaf sweeping season, there is a potential for delays. Staff is working as quickly as possible to clear all leaves by early December. We ask for your patience as leaf removal continues.
Public Works is reminding residents that now is a good time to winterize your home! If you have not already done so, residents are reminded to remove hoses from outdoor faucets to avoid damage to your home. Most modern outdoor gardening faucets are designed to withstand cold temperatures and not freeze, as long as hoses, timers and hose splitting connectors are removed.
Over 4,000 people die every year in residential fires in the United States. Most fatal home fires occur between 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. while residents are asleep. A smoke alarm buys valuable time. As soon as it senses smoke, an alarm automatically sounds, allowing residents a chance to get out before toxic fumes accumulate to lethal levels.
Smoke alarms should be installed on each level of the house, in all bedrooms, and in hallways close to sleeping areas. Never place a smoke alarm on an un-insulated wall or ceiling.
The Arlington Heights Fire Department reminds you to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when setting your clocks behind ending daylight saving time.
Request a Free Smoke Alarm and Installation
If you are unsure about how to change your batteries, and/or would like a new and free smoke alarm, you can request the Fire Department to bring a free smoke alarm to your home and install it! Fill out the Smoke Alarm Request form online.
Smoke alarms should be installed on each level of the house, in all bedrooms, and in hallways close to sleeping areas. Never place a smoke alarm on an un-insulated wall or ceiling.
The Arlington Heights Fire Department reminds you to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when setting your clocks behind ending daylight saving time.
Request a Free Smoke Alarm and Installation
If you are unsure about how to change your batteries, and/or would like a new and free smoke alarm, you can request the Fire Department to bring a free smoke alarm to your home and install it! Fill out the Smoke Alarm Request form online.
Each year, the Village's Special Events Commission seeks nominations of community members who give back to the Village in a special way. We encourage you to nominate a friend, neighbor, mentor, teacher, or student, who deserves to be recognized for their contributions to the Village of Arlington Heights. Nominate someone for a Heart of Gold Award today! Winners will be selected and honored at a banquet ceremony in February.