By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter.
Halloween is right around the corner, but for some children, the traditional trick-or-treating experience can come with barriers, from steps and pathways to front doors to treats not every child can enjoy.
In Kingston, a community event is working to make sure more children can take part.
The Treat Accessibly Halloween Village returns this Saturday for its third year, with accessible trick-or-treating stations, games, music, costumed characters, and more.
This year, the event is moving to Braelorne Place, after spending its first two years on Purcell Crescent.
“We’re learning so much about how to be more accommodating in the world. And I think sometimes we just need some easy instructions and some awareness on which things that we can do that would actually make a difference,” event organizer Jessica Hellard said in an interview with CFRC. “…everybody’s been super willing and excited to, you know, make somebody smile.”
This year’s village runs Saturday, Oct. 24, from 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. at Braelorne Place. Admission is free, but advance registration is required on the event page.
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