(KNZA)--The Brown County Sheriff’s Office will hold its 12th annual Trick-or-Treat night Wednesday evening ( October 30).

According to a news release, the event will start at 5:00 in the lobby of the sheriff’s office located at 709 Utah Street in Hiawatha.

The theme this year is “ WONDERPARK.”

The release says some of the staff will be dressed in kid friendly costumes. They will be handing out treat bags with safety information, glow sticks, mood cups, candy and more.

The release says the event provides the sheriff’s office a better opportunity to interact with kids and families in a positive way.

Tuesday and Wednesday evening’s have been designed at Trick-or-Treat nights in Hiawatha.

Residents who want to take part are encouraged to turn on their front porch light.

The 105th Halloween Frolic is set Thursday in Hiawatha. It will include an afternoon parade at 3:00 and grand parade at 7:00 that evening.

The crowning of the Hiawatha Halloween queen will take place at 6:00 on the north side of the courthouse square prior to the grand parade. Eight area girls are vying this year for the honor.

Brown County Sheriff John Merchant offered these Halloween safety tips:

*LOOK BOTH WAYS BEFORE CROSSING THE STREET
*STAY IN WELL LIT AREAS
*DO NOT TRICK-OR-TREAT ALONE, ALWAYS GO WITH PARENTS, FRIENDS OR FAMILY
*NEVER GET IN  A STRANGE VEHICLE OR A HOME YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH
*WEAR LIGHT COLORED OR REFLECTIVE COSTUMES, REFLECTIVE TAPE ADDED TO A
COSTUME HELPS ILLUMINATE YOU AT NIGHT
*MAKE SURE YOU CAN SEE PROPERLY OUT OF YOUR MASK/COSTUME
*MAKE SURE TO HAVE A FLASHLIGHT WITH YOU
*ONLY TRICK-OR-TREAT AT HOMES WITH PORCH LIGHTS ON AND PLACES YOU ARE
FAMILIAR WITH
*YOUNGER CHILDREN SHOULD ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
*LET YOUR PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS INSPECT YOUR CANDY BEFORE EATING