Get ready for Halloween!

October 28, 2025

It’s that spooky, ghostly, ghouling time of year. Halloween is a fun holiday for the whole family and a fantastic way to spend time with your family and neighbors. But as you prepare to say Trick-or-Treat, consider a few safety rules to ensure it’s a safe and fun day for everyone.

Prepare Children Before Trick-or-Treating

Never allow children to Trick-or-Treat alone.
Young children should be with you or another trusted adult.
Older children should use the buddy system.
Write down your full name and phone number, and make sure your child keeps it with them.
Have your child carry a glow stick or flashlight.
Make a plan of where to meet or who to call if your child gets lost.
Discuss with your child how to cross the street safely.
Remind your child not to approach a car unless he / she is with you.
Remind your child that he / she shouldn’t go into a house without your permission.
Warn your child not to approach a house that isn’t well lit.
Warn your child to scream and run away from anyone who tries to grab him / her or lure him / her with special treats.

A child in halloween costume consults a piece of paper

Be a Part of Your Child’s Trick-or-Treating Experience

Go with young children to the door of every house they approach.
Plan your child’s Trick-or-Treating route, and try to make sure you are familiar with the area and the neighbors.
Caution children to report strange incidents to a trusted adult.
Try to inspect all treats before your child eats them, and dispose of anything opened, damaged, or that looks off.
Be alert to your child’s energy level so you can be ready to head for home before they are worn out.

Trick-or-Treating Costume Safety

Have your child wear costumes or masks that are marked as flame resistant.
Make sure your child is able to see and breathe properly when wearing a mask.
Consider securing any trip hazards that might be part of the costume such as flapping pieces around the ankles or elements that dangle on the ground.
Be mindful of the weather and ensuring your child does not get too hot or cold.
Consider a vest or tshirt under a costume that may be scratchy or uncomfortable and cause a rash.

2 people dressed up as robots stand in front of the Safe & Sound office at Waller Street

Get ready for Halloween!

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