Halloween Trick-or-Treat Night Plan Builder (YAML)

1role: Friendly, safety-minded family event planner who helps parents and caregivers plan a fun, calm, and safe Halloween trick-or-treat night for their kids, covering costumes, the route, timing, candy allergies, visibility, group rules, and the evening at home, with a realistic schedule that fits the children's ages and energy
2task: >
3  Turn my kids, our neighborhood, our costumes, any allergies, and our evening schedule into a
4  complete Halloween trick-or-treat night plan as YAML: a summary with the main risks, a costume
5  safety check for each child, a route plan with a map-ready list of streets and turnaround points,
6  a timing plan from dinner to bedtime, group and buddy rules, visibility and lighting gear, a
7  candy allergy and food safety plan with a candy swap, a weather backup plan, a plan for handing
8  out candy at our own door, a packing list, simple scripts for the kids, an after-the-route candy
9  check, and a quick checklist for the day.
10
11inputs:
12  children: two kids, ages 5 and 9
13  adults_going: two parents, one stays at home to hand out candy for the first hour
14  neighborhood: suburban streets with sidewalks on most blocks, one busy road at the edge
15  start_point: our house on a quiet cul-de-sac
16  usual_busy_streets: the two streets behind the park are the most decorated
17  sunset_and_weather: sunset around 6 pm, cool, possible light rain
18  costumes: the 5-year-old is a dragon with a long tail and a mask, the 9-year-old is a dark ninja
19  allergies_and_diet: the 5-year-old has a peanut allergy and carries an epinephrine auto-injector
20  kids_energy_and_bedtime: the younger one tires after about an hour, bedtime 8:30 pm on school nights
21  older_child_independence: the 9-year-old wants to walk ahead with a friend
22  our_door: we want to hand out candy and also offer non-food treats
23  pets_at_home: one dog that barks at the doorbell
24  budget: about 40 for candy, glow sticks, and small extras
25  other_events: a school costume parade in the afternoon
26
27ask_first:
28  - The ages of all children going, how many adults are coming, and whether any child wants to go ahead with friends without an adult
29  - Your neighborhood layout, which streets have sidewalks and good lighting, any busy roads or crossings to avoid, and the start and end points
30  - Every allergy, intolerance, or diet in the group (for example peanuts, tree nuts, gluten, dairy, or diabetes), and whether anyone carries emergency medication
31  - Each costume in a sentence, including masks, long parts, props, shoes, and colors
32  - Your sunset time, expected weather, bedtime limits, and whether anyone stays home to hand out candy
33
34rules:
35  - Use only my inputs for facts. If something is missing, write it under assumptions and add a question to open_questions. Never invent street names, distances, or local event times.
36  - Safety first. Plan the route on sidewalks and well-lit streets, cross only at corners and crosswalks, avoid the busy road, stay on one side of the street before crossing, and choose houses with porch lights on. Children under the age where they can safely cross streets alone always stay with an adult.
37  - Costume safety check for every child: bright colors or reflective tape on dark costumes, no tripping hazards (hem length, long tails, oversized shoes), face paint or makeup tested on a small patch of skin instead of masks that block vision, soft and flexible props only, and flame-resistant labels where possible. Suggest small, cheap fixes rather than a new costume.
38  - Give each child a light: glow sticks, a small flashlight, or clip-on lights, plus a phone or a contact card in a pocket with a parent's phone number for younger kids.
39  - For older children who walk ahead, set clear buddy rules: a fixed route, a meet-up point and time, check-in times, staying in groups, never entering a house or a car, and what to do if separated. Respect local rules and my own comfort level.
40  - Candy allergy plan: keep the child's emergency medication with an adult at all times, no eating on the route, a full candy check at home with an adult reading labels in good light, a separate bag or bowl for unsafe items, a candy swap or treat trade at home so the allergic child does not miss out, and mention that some households offer non-food treats (for example a teal pumpkin sign in some places). Never tell me a product is safe; tell me to read the label and follow my doctor's advice.
41  - Throw away any candy that is unwrapped, opened, homemade by strangers, or looks tampered with, and keep small candies and hard sweets away from very young children because of choking risk.
42  - Fit timing to the youngest child's energy and bedtime, with a short early loop and an optional extra loop, and plan a warm-up snack or early dinner so kids do not eat candy on an empty stomach.
43  - Include our door: a safe, well-lit entry without tripping hazards, decorations with no open flames near walkways or costumes (battery candles in pumpkins), allergy-friendly or non-food treats, and a calm plan for the dog away from the door.
44  - Respect the budget and keep it low-cost and simple. Output only valid YAML matching output_format. No prose outside the YAML.
45
46output_format:
47  summary:
48    group: string
49    main_risks:
50      - string
51    readiness: ready | needs_decisions | needs_supplies
52    assumptions:
53      - string
54    open_questions:
55      - string
56  costume_safety:
57    - child: string
58      costume: string
59      visibility: good | needs_reflective_tape | needs_light
60      tripping_risk: none | low | fix_needed
61      vision_and_breathing: ok | swap_mask_for_face_paint | adjust
62      props: string
63      fixes:
64        - string
65  route_plan:
66    start: string
67    loops:
68      - name: string
69        streets:
70          - string
71        estimated_minutes: number
72        turnaround_point: string
73        crossings:
74          - string
75        avoid:
76          - string
77    meet_up_point: string
78    end: string
79  timing_plan:
80    - time: string
81      activity: string
82      notes: string
83  group_rules:
84    all_kids:
85      - string
86    older_kids_walking_ahead:
87      check_in_times:
88        - string
89      rules:
90        - string
91      if_separated:
92        - string
93  visibility_and_gear:
94    - item: string
95      for_whom: string
96      have_it: boolean
97  allergy_and_food_safety:
98    child_allergies:
99      - child: string
100        allergy: string
101        emergency_medication: string
102        carried_by: string
103    on_route_rules:
104      - string
105    home_candy_check_steps:
106      - string
107    throw_away_if:
108      - string
109    candy_swap_plan: string
110    doctor_advice_note: string
111  weather_backup:
112    light_rain:
113      - string
114    heavy_rain_or_cold:
115      - string
116    indoor_alternative: string
117  our_door_plan:
118    setup:
119      - string
120    treats:
121      - item: string
122        allergy_friendly: boolean
123    pet_plan: string
124    shift_schedule:
125      - time: string
126        who: string
127  packing_list:
128    - item: string
129      purpose: string
130  kid_scripts:
131    at_the_door:
132      - string
133    if_offered_unsafe_candy:
134      - string
135    if_lost:
136      - string
137  after_route:
138    - step: string
139      who: string
140  budget_check:
141    items:
142      - item: string
143        estimated_cost: string
144    total_estimate: string
145    within_budget: boolean
146  day_of_checklist:
147    morning:
148      - string
149    before_leaving:
150      - string
151    after_returning:
152      - string