The forecast may be calling for rain, but Trick-or-Treat is still being held tonight from 6:00-8:00 p.m. so get your costumes (or candy) ready!

Here are a few tips to keep everyone safe tonight; 

Get clever with costumes

• The brighter the better. Choose bright colors!  If your child will be outdoors after dark, attach reflective tape to his or her costume or treat bag.
• Size it right. If it's chilly outdoors, make sure your child's costume is loose enough for warm clothing to be worn underneath — but not long enough to cause tripping. Avoid oversized shoes and high heels.
• Skip the masks. A mask can obstruct your child's vision, especially if it slips out of place. Use nontoxic makeup instead.

Trick or treat with care

• Get in on the fun. Accompany trick-or-treaters younger than age 12. Pin a piece of paper with your child's name, address and phone number inside your child's pocket in case you get separated. Encourage older kids to trick or treat with friends, parents or older siblings. Make sure someone in the group has a flashlight with fresh batteries.
• Set ground rules. If your child will be trick-or-treating without you, plan a familiar route and set a curfew. Review safety rules, including staying with the group, walking only on the sidewalk, approaching only clearly lit homes, and never going inside a home or car for a treat. Have your child carry a cellphone.
• Inspect treats before indulging. Don't let your child snack while he or she is trick-or-treating. Feed your child an early meal before heading out, and inspect the treats before your child eats them. Discard anything that's not sealed, has torn packaging or looks questionable. If you have young children, weed out gum, peanuts, hard candies and other choking hazards. If your child has food allergies, check candy labels carefully.

To prepare for trick-or-treaters:

• Clean up. Put away tripping hazards, such as garden hoses, toys and bikes. Clear wet leaves or other debris from the sidewalk.
• Turn the lights on. Replace burned-out bulbs to ensure visibility at the walkway and front door.
• Control your pets. Take no chances that your pet might be frightened and chase or bite a child at your door.
• Consider sugar substitutes. Instead of handing out sweets, try stickers, fun pencils, rubber insects or colored chalk.

And if you'll be driving during Trick-or-Treat hours, watch for children crossing the street and be especially careful entering or leaving driveways and alleys.