Halloween is almost here! Is your family prepared to have a safe and spooky day of trick-or-treating? Keep reading for our tips to stay safe this Halloween and some additional alternatives just in case trick-or-treating isn’t your family’s thing.

12 Tips To Stay Safe This Halloween

1. A responsible adult should accompany children while they’re trick-or-treating.
2. If your older children are going alone, be sure to plan and review a route with them before.
3. Always walk on sidewalks or paths.
4. Take extra time to check before crossing any streets.
5. Cross the street at corners using traffic signals and crosswalks when you can.
6. Watch for cards that are turning or backing up.
7. Have kids carry flashlights or glow sticks so they can be seen by drivers.
8. If they don’t have some sort of light, be sure they have something reflective on their candy bag or costume.
9. Slow down and stay alert, especially in residential areas and neighborhoods.
10. Stay alert and off your phone, so you’re looking for any potential dangers.
11. The popular trick-or-treating time is between 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm, so be especially cautious during those times if you’re trick-or-treating or driving.
12. Make sure your children do not eat any treats before they return home to check for any potential dangers and in case of any food allergies.

Alternatives To Trick-Or-Treating For Halloween

Looking for some alternatives to a standard night of trick-or-treating to keep your family safe on Halloween? Here are some of our suggestions:

1. Have a family movie night.
2. Check out events within your local community for trunk-or-treating.
3. Go roller skating!

We’d love to have you celebrate and skate with us this Halloween at Skate Moore! Check out our hours of operation here.