Halloween Safety

Halloween tips for trick-or-treaters and their parents

  • Wear a bright costume with reflector tape to be more visible to drivers.
  • Make sure costumes are not highly flammable and don’t interfere with easy walking.
  • Use face paint instead of masks. If children are wearing masks, make sure the masks don’t interfere with their vision.
  • Trick-or-treat while it’s still light outside.
  • Younger children should be accompanied by an adult. Older kids who are mature enough to be unsupervised should travel in a group.
  • Help kids plan a route and set a time to be home.
  • Never go beyond a home’s doorway and don’t talk to strangers.
  • Stay on the sidewalk and only cross the street at intersections.
  • Don’t take shortcuts through alleys and abandoned areas; stay in populated, well-lit areas.
  • Carry a flashlight and a cell phone, if possible.
  • Have an adult inspect the candy before eating any treats.

Halloween tips for homeowners

  • Ensure your front entrance is well-lit to welcome trick-or-treaters. Turn on your porch light to let children know they’re welcome.
  • Keep front lawns and pathways clear of obstacles.
  • Make sure pets are contained and keep them away from the front entrance.
  • Avoid using real candles; consider using battery-operated candles or glow sticks.

Halloween tips for drivers

  • Slow down and be extra cautious in residential areas.
  • Drive defensively – expect children to dart out from between parked cars.
  • Watch carefully for people using pedestrian crossings.

Partners for Safety

For the last 30 years, the Calgary Partners for Safety, coordinated by Calgary’s Child Magazine, have worked together to keep Halloween safe and fun for everyone. The partners include the Calgary Police Service, Emergency Medical Services,  Calgary 9-1-1, Calgary Fire Department, Calgary Transit and Bylaw Services.

Fire, Police and EMS will patrol various streets on October 31st to offer assistance to anyone who needs it.

Fire stations will be open as safe places for anyone needing help.

Please call 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency or if you are in need of help.

CHC Food Library Booster Concert Nov 29 2026 at Sportsplex with King of Foxes

King of Foxes | Acoustic Duo

Brentwood Community Sportsplex Sunday November 29th 3pm Brentwood

Food Library & Veterans Association Booster Concert. All Ages/ Pay what you Can/ Food Bank Stocks at critical low level. Please help if you can.

With a wit that’s as disarming as it is charming, King of Foxes songwriter Olivia Street’s work has earned her a Rock Artist of the Year nomination at the Western Canadian Music Awards and several cuts on CKUA’s Top 100 of the year 2026.

Guided by her songs rather than the rulebook, frontwoman and songwriter Olivia Street takes her place among artists who refuse easy categorization. Her music moves between indie rock, alternative and singer-songwriter territory, driven by memorable melodies, clever observations & songs that reward a closer listen so tube into CKUA Radio to hear the new release by King of Foxes.

Stoked for this special acoustic duo performance when King of Foxes duo brings those songs into the intimate setting of Calgary House Concerts Sunday, November 29 Doors 2:30P | Show 3:00P /Pay What You Can – Food Bank Stocks are at critical low levels. Plz help if u can!

Brentwood Community Sportsplex Upper Level. Come on Along!!

Tickets: https://calgaryhouseconcerts.ca/

Trick or Treat at Brentwood Sportsplex Oct 31st, 2026!

Calling all Brentwood ghosts, goblins, and superheroes!

Halloween is just around the corner, and the Brentwood Community Association is inviting everyone out for a spooktacular afternoon of trick-or-treating and community fun!

– FREE candy for trick-or-treaters
– Costumes encouraged
– Halloween photo spot
– Fun for the whole family!

Saturday, October 31, 2026
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Brentwood Sportsplex | 1520B Northmount Dr NW

Bring the kids, show off your costumes, and enjoy some Halloween fun with your neighbours!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Casino Volunteers Needed!

Brentwood Community Association is currently recruiting Casino Volunteers for our fundraising casino December 21st and 22nd, 2026.  This is our most important fundraiser directly supporting our programs, operations, facilities and community work. No experience necessary!  Volunteers work alongside casino staff to ensure the event runs smoothly. PLEASE consider helping us out – your support is so valuable and we can’t do it without you.

SHIFTS: December 21-22, 2026, daytime, evening, late night

WHERE: Elbow River Casino 218 – 18 Ave SE, Calgary, AB

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 
Casino Volunteers may select roles such as:
General Manager
Banker
Cashier
Chip Runner
Count Room Supervisor
Count Room Staff

HOW TO APPLY
We’ve set-up SignUp Genius to manage our volunteers.  Link to the sign up is below.  Shift times are outlined in the SignUp Genius.

Thank you for your support!

Brentwood Community Association