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Best trick-or-treating in Seattle

Local picks, not guaranteed. Skip houses with the lights off, stay on sidewalks, and call 911 in an emergency.

Not live yet. Live candy reports switch on Sat, Oct 31, 3 PM to midnight

Streets ranked by local sources

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    Candy Corn Lane β€” 31st Ave NE (NE 65th to NE 70th St)

    Ravenna

    Two blocks that have closed to cars on Halloween night in past years, with themed, over-the-top houses and more than 1,000 trick-or-treaters.

    πŸ•” About 6–8 p.m.

    Closed to cars in past years Β· 2026 not confirmedBig decorationsVery busy
    Directions β†—
    Named by 3 sources Β· newest source 2025: see sources
    Neighbors say Β· 0 thanks

    Tips are checked before they appear.

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    Queen Anne Ave N (Galer St to McGraw St)

    Upper Queen Anne

    Merchants on Upper Queen Anne dress up and hand out treats in the late afternoon.

    πŸ•” Sat Oct 31, 3:30–6 p.m. (2026)

    Shops give candyToddler-friendly
    Directions β†—
    Named by 3 sources Β· newest source 2026: see sources
    Neighbors say Β· 0 thanks

    Tips are checked before they appear.

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    16th–18th Ave E (E Highland Dr to E Mercer St)

    North Capitol Hill

    The 'hot zone' east of Volunteer Park, with heavily decorated houses.

    Big decorationsVery busy
    Directions β†—
    Named by 2 sources Β· newest source 2025: see sources
    Neighbors say Β· 0 thanks

    Tips are checked before they appear.

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    E Blaine St

    Montlake

    Known as 'Hauntlake' and considered Montlake's trick-or-treat central.

    Big decorationsVery busy
    Directions β†—
    Named by 2 sources Β· newest source 2024: see sources
    Neighbors say Β· 0 thanks

    Tips are checked before they appear.

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    Downtown Ballard shops & nearby streets

    Ballard

    Downtown Ballard shops hold trick-or-treating hours, and a yearly neighborhood map shows the best residential areas.

    Shops give candy
    Directions β†—
    Named by 2 sources Β· newest source 2025: see sources
    Neighbors say Β· 0 thanks

    Tips are checked before they appear.

3 more streets are waiting for a second source. Know a good one? Tell us about it.

Plan your night

  • 5:53 PM Sunset on Oct 31
  • Forecast Appears here about a week before Halloween

Getting there

  • City officials suggest walking or taking transit to your trick-or-treat spot, because parking congestion creates dangerous traffic for kids.
  • Candy Corn Lane has closed to cars in past years and is packed curb to curb, with the main rush from about 6 to 8 p.m.
  • Blocks with a free SDOT Trick-or-Streets permit can close to cars until 10 p.m.; 2026 applications are due Oct 20.

Sources: Axios Seattle (2024) Β· The Seattle Times (2025) Β· SDOT Blog (2026)

Streets where neighbors pledged candy

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Trunk-or-treats, shop trick-or-treating and parades

Public events at public places. Check the organizer’s page before you go.

  • Shops hand out candy

    Admiral Neighborhood Trick or Treat

    • 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    • California Ave SW business district, Admiral, West Seattle
    • Cost: see event page

    A trick-or-treat route through more than 36 local businesses.

    Mato Events (2026) β†—
  • Shops hand out candy

    Fremont Trick or Treat

    • 3–6 p.m.
    • Fremont business district
    • Cost: see event page

    Local businesses hand out candy; a map of participating businesses is on the Chamber's site.

    Fremont Chamber of Commerce (2026) β†—
  • Shops hand out candy

    Trick or Treat 34th Ave

    • 4–6 p.m.
    • 34th Ave business district, Madrona
    • Cost: see event page

    Local shops and restaurants hand out candy.

    madrona.us (2026) β†—
  • Festival

    Halloween Harvest Fest

    • 5–9 p.m.
    • John C. Little Sr. Park, 6961 37th Ave S
    • Cost: see event page

    Free community Halloween night celebration for families.

    HappeningNext (2026) β†—
  • Festival

    DΓ­a de Muertos Festival Seattle

    • 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
    • Seattle Center Armory & Fisher Pavilion
    • Cost: see event page

    Free Seattle Center festival that runs Oct 31 to Nov 1.

    SDOT Blog (2026) β†—

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Seattle trick-or-treat FAQ

Where is the best trick-or-treating in Seattle?

Locals name Candy Corn Lane β€” 31st Ave NE (NE 65th to NE 70th St) (Ravenna), Queen Anne Ave N (Galer St to McGraw St) (Upper Queen Anne), 16th–18th Ave E (E Highland Dr to E Mercer St) (North Capitol Hill) most often.

What time is trick-or-treating in Seattle in 2026?

Halloween is Saturday, October 31, 2026. Seattle sets no official hours. Most families go out from dusk; blocks with an SDOT Trick-or-Streets permit can stay car-free until 10 PM. Candy Corn Lane β€” 31st Ave NE (NE 65th to NE 70th St): About 6–8 p.m..

Where should toddlers trick-or-treat in Seattle?

Queen Anne Ave N (Galer St to McGraw St): calmer, early and easy to walk.

Remind me on Halloween

For parents and adults (18+). Please don’t enter anything about your kids.

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