- Only go to houses with their porch lights on.
- Always carry a flashlight with new batteries in it!
- Never go anywhere with a stranger.
- Stay with your friends or always within view of a parent or trusted adult.
- Never go inside someone’s house while you’re trick or treating.
- Don’t wear masks that are hard to see out of. To be safe, wear face paint instead.
- Be sure you can walk easily in your costume, because you don’t want to fall later.
- Walk facing oncoming traffic when there is no sidewalk.
- Let your parents inspect the candy before you eat any of it.
- Stay within the area that you've agreed on with your parents.
- Stay in lighted areas with street lights. Avoid alleyways or dark parking lots.
- Carry a cell phone or money in your shoe for a phone call, just in case.
- Have a certain time to call your parents if you’re out with friends.
- Wear a watch.
- Do not pet and try to stay away from animals you don’t know
- Talk over the importance of "stop-drop-roll" in case that cape runs across a candle
- Tip for younger kids: put a little ID tag in the inside of their costume and tell them where it is. This can be a great asset if they get lost or confused.
Fun Safety Quizzes:
- Hershey's Safety Quiz - Yes, Hershey's. We told you they were the best!
- Halloween Magazine - A safety quiz for your older kids (it’s a little creepy!)
More safety tips:
- Halloween Safety Guide - Safety tips and ideas.