Halloween Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips

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!