I love Halloween because to me it’s the official kick-off of all the holidays. We have decorations all over the house, and the kids are excited about all the fun community events going on. These days, it’s not just one night the children are getting into their costumes. Many schools now host dances, trunk-or-treats, rag shag parades and more. I love that the kids have so many fun opportunities to get together and hang out but as a parent safety is always my primary concern. Many of these events are happening at dusk or dark, and if a few simple precautions and Halloween Safety Tips are taken beforehand, it can help.
5 Halloween Safety Tips
- Stay in groups. Always go out in groups and never alone. Make sure everyone knows who the adults are in the group and if you are in large groups take a full headcount before you leave.
- Stick to well-lit houses. Visit neighborhood you know and only approach houses with their outdoor light on. If a home doesn’t have an exterior light on they are not participating in the holiday and they should be left alone.
- Have a route planned. Even if everyone in the group plans on sticking together make sure everyone knows the course and where the end is.
- Carry a light. Make sure everyone has a light. Adults can carry flashlights and children can wear glowsticks or a personal light. This is great so no one falls or trips but also so cars and other people can see where you are too.
- Obey traffic laws. If you’re crossing the street make sure to look both ways and use crosswalks.
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Safety
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Décor
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Don’t follow anybody that says they have candy for you waiting in there car.
The Tip we have is to stay together with your group and always do a head count.
Stay in your group!
We use reflectors and glow sticks so the kids are visible in the dark
We put reflective tape on their clothes around their ankles and wrists.
We wear blinking lights in the front and back of us.
We always look both ways before crossing streets to go trick or treating and have a flashlight on hand since Our streets are so dark at night.
We stay in a group always so no one gets lost. we use reflective tape on costumes and a blinkinglight around their necks
We stay on well lit roads, and inspect all candy before eating.
Always stay together,no running and always have a flashlight for everyone.
On halloween we practice staying together and not running.
I teach my daughter hold an adult’s hand any time we are around a road and to always watch for cars even if you aren’t in the road!
Mine are grown up but I always made them carry a flashlight when they went trick or treating all of the time. This is an awesome giveaway prize pack I love all of the useful items included!
Always stay together and hold my hand when crossing the street.
we only go to places we know,,we stay in a group,,wear bright colors,,and inspect all candy before its eaten
I don’t have children but I do take my Nieces and Nephews trick or treating so I just make sure we stay together.
We stay in a group, and my kids have bright colors in their costumes as well as flashlights.
I would follow the tip to stay in a group to keep halloween safe for everyone.
Never wander off alone, stay with the group
We make sure we have flashlights and stay in groups with bright colors
One Halloween safety tip is to have costumes that they can see alright in and also no costumes where they could tip and fall. Also carry flashlights.
Stay in a group
We always make sure to look both ways before crossing the street. I know the little ones get excited about trick or treating but you want to make sure they stay safe!
we usually use glow sticks
have flashlights or glow sticks, stay in a group and stay on well-lit streets
We have never been trick or treating–we stay home and do things as a family.
They wear face makeup instead of masks so they can see better.
We use glow sticks.
We stay in the group and use glow sticks.
My tip is to not wear dark clothes at night. Flashlights are a great idea.
I tell my son to never ever wander off without me and we never cross the street without looking both ways first and holding hands.
Watch for cars that are turning or backing up.
I go with my children to make sure they are safe!
My number one safety rule we follow is no going into strangers homes for candy or for any other reason.
we use reflective tape on the backs of their costumes
Never enter a stranger’s home.
My kids must always stay with an adult and wear reflective clothing.
We put reflective tape on the kids costume in the front and back somewhere…so they will show well at night.
My safety tip is to only go to doors that are well lite and to stay with a crowd.
My safety tip is my kids must stay with me at all times they are are not to walk ahead or behind. Plus they also wear glow necklaces so I can see them if they were to go ahead of us.
My safety tip is to wear reflective material on your costumes.
We have glow stocks snd flashlight
Carry a flashlight.
I hand out blinky light jewelry and glowsticks before we start walking so everyone is highly visible!
Make sure they wear shoes with reflectors.
Never let your kids go out without some adult supervision. You just can’t be too careful…
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I have them all wear glow sticks
We always have an adult with them when they trick or treat.
We stay together and out of the street.
Our daughter must stay with one of us – no running off or trick or treating is over!
We go in groups and we carry around glow sticks so we’re more easily visible. Thanks.
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My daughter knows she has to walk with us and not run ahead or out into the roadway.
Our safety tip is to always walk, not run, and stay together.
We drive in our vehicle to family’s homes…I know that doesn’t work for everyone, but it’s a nice way to visit and the family gets to see the kids in their costumes 🙂
Always walk on the sidewalk, never in the street even if you see other kids doing it.
We always celebrate my mother-in-law’s birthday- which is on halloween- so no safety tips. But I would say sticking together would be a good one.
I always make sure each person has either a flashlight, glow sticks or both.
never let your child out of your sight.
We always carry something lighted like a little lantern to be more visible as the street lights are not enough.
We always stay together in a group.
I walk with the kids and no running ahead. We only go to family, friends, and neighbors that we know personally.
We always carry flashlights when trick or treating.
My tip is to stay together in a group and have glow sticks or flashlights for each child and adult.
On halloween night we go to a neighborhood we are familiar with and normally with another family.
stay together
Stay together, give them reflectors.
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Mine wear glow in the dark necklaces and bracelets.
Never, ever go into someones house unless my husband or I are with you.
We always mapped out the trick-or-treating route ahead of time, noting which houses should be avoided and which are safe to visit. Also, we made sure there were a few chaperones with a group of children – power in numbers.
Everyone has a light source and everyone stays with mom. 🙂 Thank you.
Must have a flashlight and adult!
Walk only on the sidewalk. Stay on the left side of the adult. and no crossing the street alone
have a flashlight and never go into someones home
Flashlights,glow sticks and reflective tape.
We have three boys and stay together the whole time while trick-or-treating. It’s a fun family outing. My husband and I walk to each house with them, not letting them get ahead or split up. We also have them wear glow sticks or glow necklaces.
We like to go to schools and churches who are sponsoring Trunk or Treat activities. They are usually well lit and it is easier to supervise the kids.
make sure we have flashlights
When my kids were small I always went with them for trick or treat.
One of my Halloween safety tips for my daughter is to always walk against traffic so you can see cars coming down the street.
my tip is to stay in a group and check all of the candy!
Do not go to anyones house you do not know
I always look over all of their halloween candy to make sure it seems safe, and we only go to organized events or to people’s houses that we know and trust.
I tell my children to stay in their group. I also have them carry a cell phone in case they need to reach me.
We give everyone glow sticks and make sure they stick together
Don’t eat your candy till i checked them. We also stay in neighborhoods with little traffic and of course I don’t take my eyes of them ever.
we always went right after school before it got dark when the kids were little
be careful what you eat that you are given. There are a lot of kooks out there that want to hurt kids
I’ve always gone trick or treating with my kids. I think an adult’s presence is a great deterrent to mischief-making.
Stay together.
We usa reflector tape on the back of our jackets.
Stay in a group
We use reflectors on their costumes and they stay close to us
Make sure to wear something that’s reflective and can be seen well in the dark.
Do not eat any of the candy until it is checked!
Stay together – always have an adult with the group
I’ve always held my kids hand checked their candy and last 2 years we’ve been taking them to the church fall festival, free food games toys and lots of candy
Even as they get older, they know to use the buddy system
We put something on him so we can see him in the dark.
Stay together and never go into anyone’s house unless you know them well.
Children under the age of 12 years old should not be alone at night without adult supervision.
Always stay in your group and do not eat any candy until I check it when we get home.
Always be aware of your surroundings and only visit neighborhoods you’re familiar with.
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To make sure that there costume is one that can be seen in the dark and also to not trick or treat alone.
Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers.
We stay together in a group and have flashlights.
Reflective tape and flashlights are a must when dark
We always have at least two light sources with us (cell phone flashlight and regular one). That way, if one of them breaks we still have light.
Always stay with your group and have flashlights!
We always stay together and make sure nobody runs off.
I go T&T with them.
Carry flashlights!
Use a headlamp
Have them wear a light on there costumes. Such as a neckless.
We always stay together while trick or treating!
They wear glow in the dark necklaces to keep them visible.
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We carry flashlights and wear glow in the dark necklaces.
Do not run is our main thing
We use glow sticks and carry flashlights plus always try to stay in the lights.
We always stick together and don’t go off on our own
Don’t eat any snacks along the way unless they came from our home – all goodies have to first be examined. Always go with a buddy (or group) from home to home to ensure safety!
Always carry a flashlight with extra batteries. Walk with an adult.
glowstick necklaces and stay in a group together. I really prefer the smaller trunk or treat festivities though.
No crossing roads without an adult.
We use reflectors on the costumes and carry flashlights.
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No going out alone!
wear a glow stick necklace
Have a parent go through candy to check that it is safe beFORE eating. *especially those Snickers Candy bars…they should ALL go to Mom, just to be SAFE! haha.
The kids get so excited they want to forge ahead of everyone…we make sure that everyone stays together at the same pace, and we buy those light up wristbands so we can be seen by cars and others.
my kids always wear a bright costume and carry a light oo see
to always stick with me!
Just have to stay with us…no running off.
Wear reflective tape and stick together
We carry a flashlight with us. We also stay on sidewalks.
We carry flashlights and I get glow sticks for my kids to wear.
My kids always have reflective tape or lights on their costumes. We stock up on glow sticks; I wear a glow necklace and bracelets so the kids can easily see me. I walk with them with a flashlight while my husband usually follows in the car. We put magnetic lights on the sides of the car so we can see other kids walking beside the car and our kids can recognize our car in the dark.
Always stay with the group, never talk to clowns in drains or other adults but can be okay to talk with other kids, and to always keep an eye on where I am.
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we always stick together when we go trick or treating. that is our safety plan and it works for us.
i go up to the houses with my daughter
With my nieces the biggest thing we practice is staying together
I stay with my granddaughter the whole time.
Always carry a flashlight and go with your parents or adult.
Stay together and stay visible.
A safety tip I follow with my children on Halloween night is to go with them and to go down one side of the street and then cross at the intersection to go down the opposite side. I do not allow them to cut across the street over and over. It is also important to make sure they can see with their costume.
No kids yet!
We always go with the kids, take flashlights and check the candy before eating it!
Never go trick or treating alone
No numchucks!
Everyone has to stay together in a group and NO eating candy until I’ve checked it first.
We stay in a group.
We stay with the adults and the children have glow sticks.
Always stay with your group and in well lit areas.
Always inspect the candy before eating it!
Carry a flashlight
They keep their phones on them and check in with Mom. I also check their candy.
Stay together and never go off alone or in someone’s house.
We carry flash lights & wear glow sticks/necklaces.
They never travel without an adult nearby!
Stay in a group. Wear bright or reflective items.
I make sure their costumes are not dark. thank you
My tip is to add reflective stickers to,their costumes for the the night.
My kids were never allowed to touch their candy until it was checked thoroughly
Wear lots of blinking lights, carry a flashlight, and walk in groups with friends
always have an adult and reflective items
They wear reflective tapes on their costumes
We always look both ways before crossing streets to go trick or treating also use glow sticks
We stick close to home. We mainly go to our neighbors. I guess its a blessing my kids don’t like too much sweets.
always go with a group and don’t cross the road with out looking.
First, they are not allowed to go alone. Secondly, they have to have some sort of light–a glow stick, reflector, etc. You can never be too safe these days!
i have them wear a glow necklace and a glow bracelet
My children are not allowed to wear black as their costume (mainly for my older son). They are also to wear two glow sticks. One on the front and the other on the back. It scares me someone will hit them.
Have a grown up with you and make sure you have enough energizer batteries for your flashlights
Always stay with your group.
We always stay together and hold hands when crossing the street.
i say stay together do not eat any candy until mama checks it and no not ron ahead
I always have them wear something that glows in the dark and tell them to pay very close attention to traffic.
Have some kind of light on the costume.
We go to Truck or Treat at our church. I feel that is the safest way for the kids. We know the people giving out the candy. The kids are in a parking lot which is a lot smaller area than a neighborhood. The church family watches over everyone’s children, so there is more eyes on them.
Always have at least one adult with a group of children. They carry flashlights or glow sticks and only go to places we know are safe.
Don’t leave the group and go with anyone but who you started with.
Even though our trick or treat is done at town or church events, we always emphasize staying with the group of adults/kids that you are a part of.
They have to wear day-glo items at night
Go in a group
We all stay together and walk opposite of traffic.
We always add reflective tape to their shoes and their halloween bags and they wear glo stick bracelets and neclaces.
stay with group and wear reflective clothing
We wear reflective bands to be noticed at night.
We always had everyone go out in a group and no one left the group – and that group was also filled with adults keeping an eye on things!
Keep your flash lights on and always stay wihin eye sight.
We only go in our immediate neighborhood and I’m right there with them
hold hands and watch for cars and be safe
Wear reflector stickers and stay in sight of mom
I buy glow in the dark necklaces, flashlights, and we watch for cars and go in lighted areas.
I am a paranormal; investigator and we burn thru tons of batteries with flashlights, headlamps and voice recorders!
always hold hands and stay together
We bring a flashlight when we trick or treat
Always stay with the group.
We don’t celebrate halloween at all…so that is my spiritual safety tip for anyone. Halloween is witches “high feast day”. Thanks and God Bless!
Wearing a lighter colored costume with reflectors helps out with visibility dramatically, even during daylight hours.
I always go trick or treating with my children. Never trick or treat alone.
My tip is to stick with the adult and only go to homes you know!
No candy is eaten until parents check it out at home.
We wear fun blinking lights,
Always go with adult supervision.
Always have your kids wear bright colored costumes that have reflector tape on them so that cars can see them when they cross the street.
Even at a trunk or treat, no candy is eaten until I check it all out.
No running, make sure they are always by my side and no eating candy until it’s checked at home.
On Halloween nights we clip on small bicycle “flasher” safety lights on the back of our kids costumes !
Everyone has to hold each other’s hand and stay in the group. Also have to wear their glow sticks. And candy must be checked by the adults before eating it.
No kids, so no rules.
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Our kids always wear glow bracelets and a necklace to make sure they have something on them to stand out in the darkness. They think it looks cool and I know I can spot them easily!
We make sure they stay in sight and ask them to throw out any unwrapped candy.