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Colorado Halloween: Denver-Colorado Springs Safety Tips Oct. 31
Denver, CO – Halloween is approaching, and families from Denver to Colorado Springs and communities across Colorado are preparing for a Saturday evening filled with costumes, candy and trick or treati
By Mason Reid · 2026-10-28T20:54:18.536Z
Denver, CO – Halloween is approaching, and families from Denver to Colorado Springs and communities across Colorado are preparing for a Saturday evening filled with costumes, candy and trick or treating. With fading daylight, chilly fall temperatures and the possibility of snow in higher elevations, parents should take precautions before heading out Oct. 31.
According to the National Safety Council, pedestrian visibility, traffic awareness and adult supervision are important parts of Halloween safety. Families should plan ahead, especially when children will be walking near moving vehicles after sunset.
Here are 10 essential safety steps Colorado families can follow before, during and after trick or treating.
Before Heading Out 1. Plan Your Trick or Treating Route
Choose familiar, well lit neighborhoods and confirm local trick or treating hours, which may vary by community. Establish a return time and meeting location before leaving home.
2. Choose Safe, Comfortable Costumes
Avoid oversized shoes, dragging fabric and masks that restrict vision. Select warm, comfortable costumes and slip resistant footwear suitable for sidewalks, neighborhood steps and potentially icy surfaces.
3. Make Costumes Visible to Drivers
Add reflective tape to costumes and candy bags. Carry flashlights or glow sticks to help motorists spot children after sunset, particularly along poorly lit residential streets.
4. Prepare for Colorado's Fall Weather
Late October can bring sharp temperature drops, gusty winds, rain and snow. Mountain communities may experience freezing temperatures, while Denver and the Front Range can see rapidly changing conditions. Check Saturday's local forecast and dress children in warm layers.
While Trick or Treating 5. Stay Together and Stay Alert
Young children should remain with a responsible adult. Older children should travel in groups, carry charged phones and check in regularly.
6. Walk, Don't Run
Use sidewalks whenever available. Where sidewalks are missing, walk facing traffic and remain as far from moving vehicles as safely possible. Watch for icy patches, wet leaves and uneven pavement.
7. Watch for Cars at Every Crossing
Cross at intersections, obey traffic signals and look both ways. Never assume approaching vehicles will stop. Drivers should slow down and watch for children emerging between parked cars.
8. Be Careful at Every Door
Approach well lit homes, remain outside when collecting candy and never enter unfamiliar homes, apartment buildings or vehicles.
After Returning Home 9. Inspect Halloween Candy
Parents should examine treats for damaged packaging, potential allergens and choking hazards. Discard anything questionable before children begin eating.
10. Keep Halloween Decorations Fire Safe
Use battery operated LED candles instead of open flames inside jack o' lanterns. Keep costumes and decorations away from heaters and other heat sources.
A Final Reminder for Colorado Families With Halloween falling on Saturday, Oct. 31, families should prepare for increased pedestrian activity, although local trick or treating schedules may vary.
From Denver and Colorado Springs to Aurora, Fort Collins, Lakewood, Boulder, Pueblo, Greeley, Grand Junction and Loveland, motorists should remain especially alert during neighborhood trick or treating hours.
Families in mountain communities should take additional precautions along steep roads, dark driveways and streets without sidewalks. Snow, ice and freezing temperatures can create hazards for children walking after dark.
Across the Front Range, drivers should reduce speed in residential neighborhoods and remain attentive wherever children may be crossing streets.
A few simple precautions can help ensure Halloween ends with candy, costumes and happy memories instead of preventable emergencies.