Top 6 Things to Know About Trick-or-Treating in Vancouver

Whether you’re new to trick-or-treating or you’re an expert, there’s always important things to remember every year in Vancouver. Make this year a great one and be sure to know these top 6 things about trick-or-treating in Vancouver:

1) Practice Road Safety

It’s dark by 6 o’clock and road conditions are often distracting and wet. If you’re a pedestrian, don’t assume a vehicle can see you – be extra careful. Wear visible materials or pick up reflective safety tape that’s visible to drivers. If you’re a driver yourself, reduce your speed especially in rural neighbourhoods and keep on the lookout for little ones and their parents!

2) Be Rain Ready

Halloween falls on the rainiest time of the year. Whether you’re dressed from head to toe in costume or sporting a myriad of face paint  – preparing for the rain is a must to ensure you stay dry throughout the event (even if that means your witch costume has to add an umbrella).

3) Wear Comfortable Shoes

Whether you’re 3ft tall or 5ft tall, 10 years-old or 40 years-old – good footwear is important when you’re walking the neighbourhoods getting candy with your family. Nothing ruins trick-or-treating like a bad pair of shoes and nothing makes Halloween night miserable like sore feet.

4) Be Respectful

Part of trick-or-treating etiquette is knowing when a house doesn’t celebrate the tradition. If a house has its porch lights off and no decorations – don’t ring the doorbell, and make sure your kids know to avoid these houses as well. It’s important to show the same level of respect to people in their homes even if Halloween calls for doorbell rings and door knocks.

5) Hours of Operation

Trick-or-treating usually starts no earlier than 6pm and most neighbourhoods finish trick-or-treating before 9pm. This is due to candy levels running low and other Halloween activities that might be taking place around the block, like fireworks displays or other community gatherings.  It’s important to pay attention to etiquette and make note of whether or not there are other trick-or-treaters in the area to make sure you’re trick-or-treating within appropriate times.

6) Keep Dogs Leashed

Its best to keep dogs home while trick-or-treating, but if you decide to bring your dog along – keep him leashed at all times. With the noise of fireworks, firecrackers, and scary costumes around the neighbourhood – it’s best to keep him safe he doesn’t spook and run away. Halloween can be a scary, loud time for pets.

From all of us at Dahong Pilipino, be sure to have fun and stay safe! The celebration is meant to be joyous and exciting so do what you can to be prepared this Halloween while trick-or-treating in Vancouver.