Essential Lake George Halloween Safety Tips

Whether you're walking about, distributing candy, or enjoying the post-Halloween sugar rush, consider these important Lake George Halloween safety tips for a most enjoyable evening.

Walking Safety

• All children should always be accompanied by adults.
• Follow traffic rules. Look left, right, and left again when crossing the street.
• Only walk on sidewalks and designated paths.
• Keep an eye out for cars that are turning, backing up, or coming out of parking spaces.
• Plan a route that has the least street crossings.
• Wear reflective tape on costumes so drivers can see you.
• Carry flashlights - they can be spooky and help keep you safe!
• Try to use face paint instead of masks to avoid obstructing your child's vision.
• Do not accept rides from strangers.
• A perfect trick-or-treat route should circle back to your home.

Homeowner Safety

• Keep your home safe by clearing your front yard of debris and gardening items.
• Make sure your house is well lit for trick-or-treaters.
• To prevent fires, pumpkins should be lit with glowsticks or flashlights rather than candles.
• Restrain pets that may scare trick-or-treaters.
• Everybody loves a haunted house, but try to keep the terror safe. Limit surprises, and don't target small children.
• Consider providing options for healthy treats or small party favor trinkets.

Candy Health & General Safety

• Know if your child has specific allergies or candies that he or she cannot eat. 
• Only approach houses that are well lit and on main streets.
• Trick-or-treating usually takes place between 5:30pm and 9:30pm.
• Limit the amount of candy kids eat while trick-or-treating and after.
• Examine treats for choking hazards or tampering.
• Only enter homes of trusted adults.
• Encourage kids to eat filling, healthy meals the day of trick-or-treating.
• Try rationing treats after Halloween by trading candy for playtime or other rewards.

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