10/22/2025
Help Make This Halloween Safe and Fun!
Halloween is a time of fun, imagination, and sweet treatsβbut it also comes with a few extra safety concerns. Whether youβre trick-or-treating with little ones, prepping your home for visitors, or behind the wheel, these tips will help everyone stay safe and happy.
Costume Safety
Choose flame-resistant costumes, wigs, and accessories.
Add reflective tape or glow sticks to costumes and treat bags for visibility after dark.
Use non-toxic makeup instead of masks that can block vision.
Make sure costumes fit well to avoid tripping. Shoes should be comfortable and secure.
Avoid sharp or long costume props (like swords) that could cause injury.
Trick-or-Treating Tips
A trusted adult should always accompany young children.
Plan a safe route for older children going out alone and agree on a return time.
Stay in well-lit, familiar areas, and travel in groups.
Cross streets at designated crosswalksβnever between parked cars or from driveways.
Teach kids not to enter homes or cars and to carry a flashlight if itβs dark.
Wait until returning home to eat any candy, and check treats first, especially for kids with food allergies.
Safety for Drivers
Drive slowly in residential areasβ when trick-or-treaters are out.
Watch for children walking along streets, medians, or crossing mid-block.
Use caution when entering or exiting driveways and alleys.
Prep Your Home for Visitors
Clear walkways of toys, wet leaves and any additional tripping hazards.
Turn on porch lights to welcome trick-or-treaters.
Secure pets indoors to avoid accidents or scares.
Pumpkin & Decorating Safety
Let children draw faces on pumpkins; adults can handle the carving.
Use battery-operated candles or glow sticks in jack-oβ-lanterns instead of real flames.
Keep carved pumpkins away from foot traffic and never leave them unattended when lit.
Candy & Allergy Awareness
Offer non-food treats like stickers, glow sticks, or small toys for children with allergies.
Examine all treats before kids eat them. Throw away any unwrapped or suspicious items.
Avoid choking hazards for toddlers (no gum, popcorn, or small candies).
Healthy Halloween Habits
Serve a nutritious meal before trick-or-treating to curb candy cravings.
Ration candy over the following days or weeks, keeping the experience fun but reasonable.
A little preparation goes a long way in making sure this holiday is full of treatsβnot tricks!
Have a fun and safe Halloween! :)