Halloween Do’s And Don’ts
Before you get ready for that Halloween gathering or get the kids ready to trick-or-treat, you may want to take heed to some Halloween tips. With the pandemic, traditional Halloween activities won’t quite be the same.
Here’s a list of Halloween Do’s And Don’ts to help families get through the holiday safely. Note: Tips provided by Mecklenburg County Public Health Department. For questions, call 980-314-9400
In any event, health officials discourage any type of gathering that does not adhere to the 3 W’s (Wash hands, Wear a mask, Wait 6ft away from another) before, during and after Halloween.
DO
- Carve pumpkins and decorate your home with your family
- Drive around and check out your neighbor’s decorations
- Host a virtual Halloween costume party
- Make available individually wrapped candy or goodie bags (wash your hands before and after preparing bags)
- Space out candy or goodie bags in a safe place outside (preferably 6 feet from the door)
- Wear your favorite costume and a cloth face covering to your favorite socially distancing restaurant socially distancing
- Make and enjoy your favorite fall beverage and foods at home
- Create a scavenger hunt in your yard for your children
- Wear your favorite costume and have a Halloween movie night with your family
DON’T
- Host or attend large neighborhood pumpkin carving or block parties, haunted houses or festivals
- Host or attend crowded costume parties or events
- Participate in traditional trick-or-treating in crowded areas (that includes self-selecting candy, touching of candy or candy dishes)
- Go to crowded bars or restaurants that are not adhering to capacity limits, mask wearing or other COVID-19 safety guidance
- Ask the bartender for a drink after 11pm
- Host “trunk” or treat events
- Substitute a Halloween costume mask for a face covering or exchange masks or coverings with anyone else
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