Halloween is right around the corner, which means it's time to sport your favorite costume and go door to door asking the same old question: "Trick or treat?"
However, another question – or rather, debate – has plagued Halloween and trick-or-treaters for decades: How old is too old for trick-or-treating? As Greater Cincinnati prepares to hand out candy, many may wonder if it's legal for adults to participate in the trick-or-treat action.
So, how old is too old to trick-or-treat in Ohio, really? Here's what to know.
How old is too old to trick-or-treat in Ohio?
Would you turn away an adult trick-or-treating? What about a teenager? Currently, Ohio has no statewide age restriction for trick-or-treaters. However, some Ohio municipalities, like Sandusky and Broadview Heights, limit trick-or-treating to
those 14 or younger and those 12 and under, respectively.
Sandusky's trick-or-treat night restrictions also state that children under 14 must be accompanied and supervised by their parents or another designated adult.
Does Cincinnati have a trick-or-treat age limit?
No, Cincinnati does not have a trick-or-treat age limit.
The city, however, encourages residents to always trick-or-treat in groups or with a trusted adult.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Is it legal to trick-or-treat as an adult in Ohio?
