5 Things to Know This Halloween in Oakland Township

Halloween is finally here, but before you head out trick-or-treating tonight, here are five things you need to know:

1. Expect rain today, cool temps tonight: There's a 60 percent chance of rain – including a chance of thunderstorms – through dinner time today, according to the National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac. Temperatures will be in the mid-40s when trick-or-treating begins.
2. What time to go trick-or-treating: In Oakland Township and Rochester Hills, today are from 6-8 p.m. In Rochester, the hours are from 7-8 p.m.
3. Be safe this Halloween: State Fire Marshal Ronald R. Farr is reminding families of the increased risk of burn injuries and other hidden dangers on Halloween. To help keep you and your family safe today and tonight, check out .
4. Find treats for special diets: Do you or your family members have special dietary needs? Check out our Cooking for Special Diets columns containing some as well as a list of where you can find while catering to special diets.
5. Don't forget to enter Patch’s Little Pumpkin Costume Challenge: You have until 9 p.m. today to for a chance to meet Heidi Klum and win$1,031 for a local charity of your choice. 

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