It's only 3pm and the doors already knocking

[Sillysausage76]

It's 3pm and already we've had people trick n treating. I've now brought pumpkins inside until 5ish. Anyone else?

If you're going to be the authority, at least get your too correct. 😬

Please don't do this. I live in a road that people travel to and it REALLY spoils the vibe

We are going when it gets dark. A bit pointless yet.

Just send them away and tell them to come back later, after dark.

None here. I am glad.

3pm is way too early! 5pm onwards is expected

We will be out about 5.30- is that too early? Mine are 3 and 18m so not really sure what time yo go, we’ve never been before!

Agree.
I don't understand the thought process behind this at all.

Best of both worlds because you don't get any callers?

Likely the village with the school the kids go to. I wouldn't begrudge rural kids coming!

I've never actually done trick or treating before as we were really rural as kids. This is the first year I'm relenting to taking DD. Think we'll knock on her granny's at 5 Ish then go from there!

Because you’ll be inundated with loads of kids, and they’re not all nice little kids!

That's a perfect time to start imo

We had some try around 12noon. Just a group of maybe 12 year olds. None dressed up holding what looked like food waste bags.

Saw them on the ring. We don’t have any decorations up to invite trick or tricking this year and when we have taken part they don’t go out till it’s getting dark.

@unicornpower It's probably ok but expect some folk not to be ready/expect you before 6. TBH I would expect it to be slightly older children (primary school age) out too.

This is perfect

Where we are 5pm onward is fine. Decorated houses/houses w a pumpkin outside only.

Loads people have signs up here. Open at 5pm

Our local pub has a party from 4pm until 6pm every year so they start coming from 6pm onwards.

Usually done by about 8pm, which is when I’m planning a massive family roast dinner.

Thought the point of it was to go out in the dark and get a bit spooked 😧
I’m with you on the dog issue - can’t wait for my dogs to start barking their heads off (not)😂

They can knock here whenever they like I don't celebrate it or have decorations up I actually just ignore the door and watch the camera if the door goes for a second to check and that's it lights off and no interest so I don't answer

Surely it has to be dark?

I live on a trick or treat enthusiastic street but I don't mind people coming in from rural places. We live by the school so lots of the little ones go to school here, good enough for me!

You not minding doesn't mean other people aren't taking the proverbial though. 😵‍💫

I’ve just put stuff out in a bowl as for little ones who are having a bath by half six this is their time!

Used to live on a destination street and it was lovely to see how busy it got. Round here not many houses are decorated and I forgot to buy pumpkins this year (we've been away) so although we have some sweets on standby - not expecting many.