In two days families and young kids will go door to door in the Pocket and Greenhaven neighborhoods hoping to scare up some sweets. This got us thinking here at Pocket Online: Which street is the best in the Pocket for trick or treaters? Where is the best decorated house or block? Which block has the best treats? Who really gets into the family spirit of Halloween here in the Pocket Area? (Or, if you feel like you and your neighbors offer the best boo around, let us know!)

Send your vote to editor@inourpocket.com and we will publish all the suggestions here Saturday morning!

In the meantime, the Sacramento Police Department asked us to send along a few suggestions for a safe and fun Halloween:

For Trick-or-Treaters:

• Stay in your own or a familiar neighborhood

• Bring a flashlight or glow stick

• Stop only at houses with their lights on

• Don’t go into strangers’ homes for any reason

• Make sure your costume doesn’t drag on the ground

• Carry only flexible knives, swords, or other props

• Feed your children before heading out

• Accompany your children

• Inspect your child’s candy

• Plan the route ahead of time

• When driving, watch for children darting between cars

• Take a cellular phone or walkie-talkies

• Avoid taking shortcuts in alleys. Stay in well lit areas

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