Don’t allow children to eat or sample any candy while trick or treating.  All candy should be checked by parents. All unwrapped candy, popcorn, and caramel apples should be thrown away unless you know who gave them to you.

Wear light-colored clothing that is short enough to prevent tripping.  Add reflective tape to all sides of the costume.  Make sure children can see out of face masks or use face make-up instead of masks.  Avoid using hard plastic or wood props such as daggers or swords.  Substitute with foam rubber for flexibility in case the child falls.

Parents, accompany children or groups of children around the neighborhood.  Walk with friends and stay together.

When available, use sidewalks.  Begin trick or treating before sunset.  Each child should have a flashlight or glow stick.  Don't cut through yards to get to the next house.  You could be hurt due to unknown obstacles.

If no sidewalks are available, you must walk against traffic.  Carry the flashlight in the front of the group and walk on the shoulder of the road if you can.  Look both ways before crossing the street.

Stay within the neighborhood and only visit houses with the porch lights on.

For child & neighborhood safety, put a table at the end of the driveway with your pumpkin to pass out candy.  During slow times, you can talk to your neighbor while everyone keeps a safe eye on the children and it reduces potential problems.

Keep pets inside and secured in a room.  The pet may not recognize your children, or the children coming to the door and become frightened. 

Parents, give away only packaged or wrapped candy.  Consider purchasing treats other than candy (e.g. Stickers, erasers, crayons and pencils)  Remove lawn decorations and provide a well-lit walk path.

NO TRICKS.  There is a fine line between a trick and vandalism.

Parents, keep in mind that Oro Valley does have a curfew for children under 18 years old.

Children under 15 years and younger cannot be out between the hours of 10P.M. to 5A.M. unless accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or custodian who is in Loco parentis, or lawfully married, on an emergency errand, or when it is reasonable, legitimate and specific business or activity directed or permitted by a parent, guardian or custodian.

Young adults 16-17 years of age cannot be out between the hours of midnight and 5A.M. unless accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or custodian who is in Loco parentis, or lawfully married, on an emergency errand, or when it is reasonable, legitimate and specific business or activity directed or permitted by a parent, guardian or custodian.

Parents!  Don't allow your children to ride their bikes after dark unless the bike is equipped with the appropriate front and rear lights.

Helmets are required to be worn when riding a bicycle if under the age of 18.

Watch out for desert wildlife.  Snakes and other things may still be out.  They may use the asphalt or sidewalk to stay warm in the evening hours.  Use a flashlight to light your way between houses and to assist drivers in seeing you.