Tips for trick-or-treaters: 

• Trick or treaters should be with a supervising adult
• Don't visit homes with the outdoor lights turned off
• Carry a flashlight, and wear reflective clothing or reflective tape on costumes
• Avoid props that look like a real weapon
• Stay in familiar neighborhoods
• Walk on the sidewalk, not in the street, and always cross at intersections
• Never enter a stranger’s home or car
• Wash or sanitize your hands frequently, and stay home if you feel sick
• Adults should check candy before it is eaten

Residents can help keep neighborhoods trick or treat friendly: 

• Turn on front door lights only if passing out treats
• Avoid driving during trick-or-treat time unless necessary and use caution
• Turn on outdoor garage lights for added safety
• Secure your pets to protect both visitors and pets
• If handing out candy, wash or sanitize your hands; and do not hand out treats if you feel sick.

To help make Halloween accessible to all trick-or-treaters, consider these ideas: 

• Set up a treat station at the end of your driveway, or hand out treats in a place outside your home that doesn't require climbing stairs.
• Consider offering non-food items as an alternative for those who can't have treats.
• Avoid strobe lights, and turn down loud music and sound effects.
• Be patient; remember that not all children can wear costumes because of sensitivities, and not all children can say "trick or treat."
• Remember that older children with special needs enjoy trick or treating, too.