Outagamie County Public Health is supportive of trick-or-treating with good community education around safe practices. Large events and gatherings are still not recommended at this time.
According to Outagamie County Public Health:
Public Health Best Practices for Trick-or-Treaters, Homeowners, & Parents/Guardians
- Stay home if sick. DO NOT hand out treats or trick-or-treat if you are sick.
- Trick or treat with people you live with. Household members go together.
- Practice social distancing. Remain 6 feet apart from people not in your household.
- Wear a face mask that covers BOTH your mouth and nose when appropriate. This means even under/over your Halloween accessories as necessary.
- Homeowners distribute treats by placing them in a bucket or on a table on the front porch instead of handing things out. No in-person contact.
- Have hand sanitizer available. Use hand sanitizer often and before eating or after coughing/sneezing.
- Avoid public interaction with high risk groups both in the home as well as nursing home facilities.
Additional Safety Reminders:
- Examine all treats and wash hands before eating them.
- Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.
- Guide children to stay on the right side of the road and walk on sidewalks when possible.
- Look both ways before crossing the street.
- Carry a flashlight at night and ensure children have reflective clothing.
- Wear well-fitting masks and costumes appropriate for weather that also avoid blocking vision.
- Homeowners can post a sign or use porch lights to indicate if they are participating in trick-or-treat.
