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Halloween Β· Saturday, October 31, 2026

Trick-or-treat hours 2026, by town

2026 trick-or-treat times for 287 towns. Each one links to its source: the town or police where they posted it, otherwise local news. Search your town, pick a night, or tap Near me.

Halloween Β· Sat, Oct 31, 2026
  • 287 towns
  • 121 posted 2026 times
  • 31 not on Oct 31
  • 6PM usual start

287 towns Β· 121 with 2026 times

Find your trick-or-treat time

287 towns

Ohio

Beggars' Night 2026

Central Ohio, and a few other Ohio towns, call trick-or-treat Beggars' Night, and this year most go two nights early. Here's every town we track that uses the name, by night.

82 upcoming Β· each links to its source

Halloween events near you

Trunk-or-treats, zoo nights, story trails and shop trick-or-treats, mostly the weekends before Halloween. Check each event page for cost and sign-up.

  1. Thu8OctHalloween In Uptown (trunk-or-treat)4–8 PMUptown Ankeny business districtAnkeny, IA hours β†’
  2. Thu8OctIndoor Trunk or Treat5–7 PMHammond Civic Center, 5825 Sohl Ave.Hammond, IN hours β†’
  3. Sat10OctTrick or Treat Story Trail1–4 PMHeritage Park, 1150 S Canton Center RdPre-registration required; $10 resident / $13 non-residentCanton Township, MI hours β†’
  4. Sat10OctThe Great Boo Quest1–4 PMViking Park, 4374 Old Grand Avenue$10 resident / $13 non-resident per child pre-registered, $15 on the day Β· Ages 3–17 pay; under 3 freeGurnee, IL hours β†’
  5. Mon12OctSiebenbuerger Club Trunk-or-Treat5–7 PMSiebenbuerger Club, 2114 French StreetErie, PA hours β†’
  6. Thu15OctLittle Haunt on the Prairie5–8:30 PMCool Creek Park, 2000 E. 151st St.$5 per person, tickets required (2 and under free)Carmel, IN hours β†’
  7. Fri16OctZoo Boo 20262–9 PMPotawatomi Zoo, 500 S. Greenlawn Ave.South Bend, IN hours β†’
  8. Fri16OctSpooktacular Night at the South Charleston Farmers Market5:30–7:30 PM4006 MacCorkle Ave. SWSouth Charleston, WV hours β†’
  9. Sat17OctSafety Town Trick-or-Treat9:30 AM–12:30 PMSafety Town, 1320 Aurora Ave.Naperville, IL hours β†’
  10. Sat17OctTrucks & Treats10 AM–12 PMMcCollum ParkAges 0–12Downers Grove, IL hours β†’
  11. Sat17OctCity of Kentwood Trunk or Treat10 AM–1 PMKentwood Community Center, 4755 Walma Ave SEKentwood, MI hours β†’
  12. Sat17OctFright Night downtown trick-or-treating12–3 PMDowntown Fort Wayne (start at Visit Fort Wayne)Fort Wayne, IN hours β†’
  13. Sat17OctTrails of Treats at Spencer Park12–3 PMSpencer Park, 3701 John R RdRochester Hills, MI hours β†’
  14. Sat17OctClay Terrace Boo 'n Brew2–6 PMClay Terrace, 14390 Clay Terrace BlvdCarmel, IN hours β†’
  15. Sat17OctHalloween Haunt3–6 PMCommunity Center, 233 West Main StreetFort Wayne, IN hours β†’
  16. Sat17OctBarboursville Boo Fest4–8:30 PMBarboursville ParkBarboursville, WV hours β†’

Ring = share of towns with 2026 times

Trick-or-treat times by state

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Trick-or-treat hours FAQ

What time does trick-or-treating start in 2026?

Most towns start at 6 PM and end at 8 PM. That's the most common window among the 121 towns that have posted 2026 hours so far, and 98% of them end by 8 PM. Find your town above for its exact time.

What day is Halloween 2026, and is trick-or-treating on Saturday?

Halloween 2026 is Saturday, October 31, and most towns trick-or-treat that night. 31 of the 121 towns with 2026 hours picked a different night, mostly Thursday, October 29 in central Ohio. Use the night filter above to see which.

What is Beggars' Night?

Beggars' Night is what central Ohio calls trick-or-treat night. It's often held before Halloween; in 2026 most Columbus-area towns go on Thursday, October 29, 6–8 PM. We list 21 towns that use the name. Des Moines, Iowa retired its Beggars' Night in 2025 and now trick-or-treats on Halloween.

What happens to trick-or-treat if it rains?

Each town decides. Many go ahead rain or shine; some post a rain date a day later. Town pages show the official rain date whenever the town has announced one.

Where can I find a trunk-or-treat near me?

We list 82 upcoming trunk-or-treats and Halloween events, each linked to its source. Check the list above or your town's page.

Who sets trick-or-treat hours?

Usually the city, village, township or borough council, often with the police department. Many Midwest and Pennsylvania towns post official hours each fall; big cities often don't set any.

What if my town hasn't announced 2026 hours yet?

We show last year's official hours with the source until the new ones are posted. Most towns announce in early to mid October.