How to Keep Trick or Treat 2020 Safe and Fun

Whatever trick or treat looks like for you and your family this Halloween, here are a few tips to make it safe and fun for everyone:

Trick-or-Treaters

What would Halloween be without costumes and candy? Keep these social distancing best practices in mind to keep everyone safe.

  • Stay home if sick

  • Trick-or-treat with people you live with

  • Remain 6 feet apart from people not in your household

  • Wear a face mask covering BOTH your mouth and nose (even under/over your Halloween mask)

  • Hand sanitizer (with sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol) frequently while out, especially during key times like before eating or after coughing/sneezing

  • Wash your hands as soon as you return home

Homeowners

The traditional Halloween decorations might look a little bit different this year. Check out these tips to create a safe celebration setup for your neighborhood ghosts and monsters.

  • Do not hand out candy if you are sick

  • Wear a face mask covering BOTH your mouth and nose

  • Take the Safe House pledge and register as an official Halloween Safe House

  • Use duct tape to mark 6-foot lines in front of your home and leading to you driveway/front door

  • Position a distribution table between yourself and trick-or-treaters

  • Distribute candy on a disinfected table to eliminate direct contact

  • Wash hands often

Parents

If you’re like most parents, safety is always top of mind this time of year. Here are a few tricks to keep your children safe and ensure a fun time is had by all.

  • Stay home if sick

  • Talk with your children about safety and social distancing guidelines and expectations

  • Guide children to stay on the right side of the road always to ensure distance

  • Carry a flashlight at night and ensure your children are wearing reflective clothing

  • Wear a face mask covering BOTH your mouth and nose

  • Wash your hands as soon as you return home

  • Inspect candy

Halloween is the kick off to our HOLIDAY SEASON

Parents drees up on their favorite costumes with their kids full of  excitement and wonder as they get to TRICK or TREAT around the neighborhood. Showing off their favorite movie/cartoon character or prince/princess costume. The joy we all get seeing these kids running around in their attire is priceless. Not to mention all the dog and cat costumes. During this unprecedented time we all need to be as careful and safe as possible. Think of things to do that are special for these little kiddos around the house. Some pumpkin carving, a makeshift * candy hunt* ( Because kids love candy).Bobbing for apples, or a spooky story around a campfire while camping out in the backyard. 

No matter what you do they will LOVE it because you made it a special day just for them.