Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!

Four little friends in Halloween costumes eating their treats

The scariest, and sweetest, time of the year is almost here! Little kids and big kids from all over Oakland County will be celebrating Halloween tomorrow. While dressing up in your favorite costume and running around the neighborhood collecting treats is fun, it’s important to stay safe while you do. Find your community’s trick-or-treating hours here and follow these tips to make sure your Halloween trick-or-treating goes smoothly and safely. Continue reading

Halloween Health and Safety Tips from the CDC

 Check out these helpful Halloween Health & Safety Tips from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

We know our Oakland County Trick-or-Treaters will find this very useful!

Four young friends on Halloween in costumes eating donuts hanging off strings.

Fall celebrations like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times for children, who can dress up in costumes, enjoy parties, and eat yummy treats. These celebrations also provide a chance to give out healthy snacks, get physical activity, and focus on safety.

Check out these tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for trick-or-treaters and party guests.

Going trick-or-treating?

Swords, knives, and other costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.

Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.

Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.

Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat.

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Stay Safe This Halloween

Little girl carving pumpkin at Halloween.

It’s almost time for the scariest, and sweetest, time of the year! Halloween is this Saturday, and people from across Oakland County will be participating. While dressing up and running around the neighborhood collecting goodies is fun, it’s important to keep safe while you do. Find your city’s trick-or-treating hours here. Use these tips to make sure your Halloween trick-or-treating goes smoothly. Continue reading