It is Halloween week in Colorado, and families and residents across the entire state are preparing. For some, the festivities have already begun.

Halloween Week in Colorado: Festivities Are Already Underway

Many families love to go trick-or-treating, but they have become less popular in the past couple of years because of truck-or-treating events. Still, many families in Colorado are planning on getting the kids in their Halloween costumes on October 31 and trick-or-treating.

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Is your neighborhood a dead zone, too? There is a new resource for both residents who want to hand out candy and for families looking for great neighborhoods to go trick-or-treating.

Nextdoor’s Treat Map Helps Colorado Families Plan Halloween

The popular app Nextdoor has officially launched its Treat Map. Colorado residents can use the app to ensure they have the best Halloween possible. How it works is users can submit their address on the app and let others know that their home is great for trick-or-treating.

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On the map, your address will appear as a little pumpkin. This is great for Colorado residents who want to let their community know that their house is a trick-or-treating hot spot.

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This is also great for families that are looking for neighborhoods that are participating in the holiday fun.

Try the Nextdoor Treat Map This Halloween

If you would like to give Nextdoor's Treat Map a shot, you can learn more about it here.

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