10/31/2026
Before you head out for trick-or-treating, here are a few reminders:
- Be visible: Add reflective tape to costumes and treat bags, carry glow sticks or flashlights, and wear light-colored clothing.
- Walk safely: Use sidewalks, stay with your group, and cross at crosswalks. Look both ways and avoid stepping into the street between parked cars.
- Choose costumes carefully: Keep costumes short enough to prevent trips, choose face paint over masks that limit vision, and look for flame-resistant costumes and accessories.
- Plan ahead: Younger children should go with a responsible adult. Agree on a route and return time with older kids.
- Check your treats: Visit homes with porch lights on, never enter a stranger’s home or vehicle, and have an adult inspect treats before eating.
- Drivers, slow down, put distractions away, and watch for children who may cross unexpectedly. Take extra care when backing out of driveways or parking spaces.
Have a safe and happy Halloween, Frederick!
