For Duane Burleigh, captain of the Harrisonburg Salvation Army, Halloween is a night where he can act like a kid again.

Burleigh knows the possible dangers that parents and children face each Halloween night.

He says, "Unfortunately, as you look around and you see all the stuff that is happening in our community and around the country, we are realizing that children might not be safe walking around and going door to door in some neighborhoods."

Keeping kids safe was this year's priority, which is why the Harrisonburg Salvation Army hosted an event of its own.

"We wanted to give them an alternative, a place where they can still have fun and get some candy and just enjoy dressing up," says Burleigh.

Monica Martinez brought her five children to trick-or-treat night, and she feels it's nice not to worry for once.

Martinez says, "It's safer than being out and it's inside and it's light. You don't have to worry about anyone snatching them up. It protects them from the rain tonight because it is drizzling."

Parents like Martinez know the dangers on Halloween night are limitless.

"Years past, we've had candy that's been open so, just coming here I feel safer to have," says Martinez.

With worry-free parents, the kids are free to just be themselves.

Burleigh says, "If we can put a smile on a child's face in these tough times, we'll do whatever we can to do it."

Burleigh says, since the first Salvation Army Trick-or-Treat was such a success, they plan to have another next year

Almost 100 kids turned out for the event.