Health Fair for Families in Livermore

Trick or Treat Safety Tips

Plan your route in advance: Parents should pick an area that the family is familiar with. Walk the route during the day to ensure there are no potholes, or unexpected bumps that will surprise your trick or treaters. Make sure the route you choose is well lit at night so you don’t have to approach dark, scary porch fronts.

Bring a flashlight or glow sticks: If your children are small, go out before it gets dark (and bring a flashlight just in case!). Glow lights or glow sticks are also a good option and fun for the kids to play with while enhancing their visibility for cars. 

Wear comfortable shoes: This doesn’t only mean shoes that won’t hurt their feet, but also shoes that are not too big or small, shoes that won’t slip off easily, and are realistic for walking. Avoid princess high-heels or large floppy boots. And on that note, try to find comfortable costumes too! Avoid costumes that drag on the ground, costumes that are made of itchy fabric, or that are just cheaply made.

Think practical when choosing goody bags: Although the Halloween themed bags will be the most popular amongst your children, think practically instead of cute.  Avoid bags that are too long and may drag on the ground, oversized bags that may bump into other trick or treaters, or heavy ones that you will end up carrying once it gets filled! Use totes that you can recycle for groceries, or a small pillowcase from your toddler’s bed. 

Pick costumes that are bathroom friendly: Especially for the little ones! You don’t want to struggle with tights, fancy shoes, or one-piece costumes. Also, make sure to use the bathroom before you leave the house; you don’t want any unexpected surprises! 

Do not eat candy while you walk: Walking in costumes will be challenging enough, so eating sticky candy and walking at the same time is just a no no. Save the candy for home so you can check it first! Look for old, worn, or torn wrappers, homemade treats, unwrapped candy, etc. Discard of any candy that looks like it has been tampered with. 

For more articles like this, view the entire issue of October Active Kids.

Events at Lindsay Museum in Walnut Creek

Autumn is Awesome. We really do appreciate Lindsay Wildlife Museum in Walnut Creek, and even more now that we have stumbled upon their many October events! Your children will engage and learn about everything from bats and insects, to owls and the great outdoors. Lindsay is such a great resource for children, and not to mention, a place for parents to learn as well! See their events below:
 
Mini-Monday: Interesting Insects
October 25th: 10am-noon  
Stories, arts & crafts, activities and animal encounters make this an exciting morning filled with many fun teacher-led activities for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.  


Cool Class Alert: Terrific Tuesdays
Begins October 26th.
Eyes are for seeing and watching. And ears are for listening and flapping. See how Lindsay's animal ambassadors use their bodies in this series for 2.5-4 year olds. Visit http://bit.ly/preclasses for details

Cool Class Alert: Going Batty
Begins Oct. 27th.
Bats are incredible creatures and they are helpful in many ways. Kids 5-7 years old will learn about different bats and their unique adaptations. Visit http://bit.ly/kidclasses for details.

Halloween Weekend Parties at Pump it Up

Pump it Up in Pleasanton is offering Halloween weekend parties with FREE Glow Packages and 10 free goodie bags! Find out more here or book your party here. 

Bay Area Events for Kids - October

Oct. 7-12: Fleet Week, San Francisco
Oct. 9 & 10: Hot Rods on the Beach, Santa Cruz
Oct. 9 & 10: Art, Jazz & Wine Festival, Pleasant Hill
Oct. 15: Kids Clothing Swap, Vacaville
Oct. 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30: Scary Haunted House, Pleasant Hill
Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24: Matinee Haunted House, Pleasant Hill
Oct. 28: Kids Halloween Party- Red Wagon, Lafayette
Oct. 29: Kids Fall Festival - Play Café, Oakland


To find more October events, visit the Active Kids Calendar. Use this as your go-to guide for Bay Area fun as we update our calendar monthly!