Halloween Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips
Posted on Oct 26, 2017 by Tim Taplin
Halloween is Tuesday, October 31, and trick-or-treating in Kaukauna is on Tuesday from 4-7 PM. We hope that everyone has a fun and safe evening! Please read and share the following safety tips with your kids!
- Plan your route ahead of time.
- Trick or treat in familiar neighborhoods.
- Carry a flashlight with fresh batteries after dark.
- Always trick or treat in groups, accompanied by an adult.
- Stay on the sidewalks and out of the streets. Cross only at intersections and designated crosswalks.
- No running.
- Don’t trample through flower beds and gardens.
- Walk with your head up and be aware of your surroundings.
- Only visit well-lit houses. Don’t stop at dark houses.
- Don’t enter any houses unless you know the people.
- Don’t approach unfamiliar pets and animals.
- Don’t cut across yards and stay out of backyards.
- Follow traffic signals and don’t jaywalk.
- Never accept rides from strangers.
- Respect other people and their property.
- Be polite and say “thank you”.
- Don’t eat any candy until it’s inspected for tampering under bright lights.
- Avoid candy that has loose wrappings, is unwrapped, has puncture holes, or is homemade.
- Report any suspicious or criminal activity to an adult or the police.
- Consider having a party instead of Trick or Treating.
Happy Halloween!