Halloween is a time for fun and celebration in the form of costume dress-up, festivities, and yummy treats, but the primary focus should always be on everyone’s health and safety. From decorative eyewear to in-the-moment decisions about social media posts, these selected online federal government resources may help ensure a safe and enjoyable Halloween for trick-or-treaters of all ages.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Halloween Health and Safety Tips
• Halloween the Healthy Way
• Keep Your Eyes Safe on Halloween

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

• Novelty Makeup
• Decorative Contact Lenses
• Halloween Safety: Costumes, Candy, and Colored Contact Lenses

Department of Homeland Security

• Scary Cyber Threats
• Social Media Guide

Transportation Security Administration

• When Flying on a Broom Just Won’t Do

United States Census Bureau

• Facts for Features: Halloween