Trick or Treat 2020: Safe, Fun and FaBOOlous

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Halloween 2020, with a full moon and Saturday celebration, will be like no other. Whether you’re planning a Quarantine-o-ween or the more traditional trick or treat, we’re serving up some ways to make your Halloween a magical, fun celebration … safely!

How to Keep Trick or Treat 2020 Safe and Fun

Whatever trick or treat looks like for you and your family this Halloween, here are a few tips to make it safe and fun for everyone:

Trick-or-Treaters

What would Halloween be without costumes and candy? Keep these social distancing best practices in mind to keep everyone safe.

  • Stay home if sick

  • Trick-or-treat with people you live with

  • Remain 6 feet apart from people not in your household

  • Wear a face mask covering BOTH your mouth and nose (even under/over your Halloween mask)

  • Hand sanitize (with sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol) frequently while out, especially during key times like before eating or after coughing/sneezing

  • Wash your hands as soon as you return home

Homeowners

The traditional Halloween decorations might look a little bit different this year. Check out these tips to create a safe celebration setup for your neighborhood ghosts and monsters.

  • Do not hand out candy if you are sick

  • Wear a face mask covering BOTH your mouth and nose

  • Take the Safe House pledge and register as an official Halloween Safe House

  • Use duct tape to mark 6-foot lines in front of your home and leading to you driveway/front door

  • Position a distribution table between yourself and trick-or-treaters

  • Distribute candy on a disinfected table to eliminate direct contact

  • Wash hands often

Parents

If you’re like most parents, safety is always top of mind this time of year. Here are a few tricks to keep your children safe and ensure a fun time is had by all.

  • Stay home if sick

  • Talk with your children about safety and social distancing guidelines and expectations

  • Guide children to stay on the right side of the road always to ensure distance

  • Carry a flashlight at night and ensure your children are wearing reflective clothing

  • Wear a face mask covering BOTH your mouth and nose

  • Wash your hands as soon as you return home

  • Inspect candy



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