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Best trick-or-treating in Washington DC

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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    East Capitol Street near Lincoln Park

    Capitol Hill

    DC's signature Halloween street, where some rowhouses see a thousand-plus trick-or-treaters.

    Very busyBig decorations
    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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    Tennessee Avenue NE (Hats on the Hill)

    Capitol Hill

    Dozens of witch hats dangle over the block just north of Lincoln Park.

    Big decorations
    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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    1700 block of Lamont Street NW

    Mount Pleasant

    Has closed in past years for a Halloween block party with over-the-top decorations.

    Closed to cars in past years Β· 2026 not confirmedBig decorations
    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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    31st Street NW

    Georgetown

    Homeowners dazzle with elaborate decor on the side streets away from M Street.

    Big decorations
    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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    Rittenhouse Street NW (Broad Branch Rd to Utah Ave)

    Chevy Chase

    Extravagantly decorated houses and busy sidewalks, with Connecticut Ave shops handing out treats.

    Big decorationsGood sidewalksShops 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.

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

Plan your night

  • 6:09 PM Sunset on Oct 31
  • Forecast Appears here about a week before Halloween

A walking loop to start with

  1. East Capitol Street near Lincoln Park Capitol Hill
  2. Tennessee Avenue NE (Hats on the Hill) Capitol Hill

About 0.6 mi of walking in total, always to the nearest next street. Start around sunset and stay on sidewalks.

Getting there

  • Capitol Hill trick-or-treating runs 5–9pm; toddlers start around 5, and side streets see far fewer kids than East Capitol.
  • Georgetown's M Street gets very crowded on Halloween; trick-or-treat on the side streets to the north instead.
  • Parking in Glover Park is tricky, so arrive early.

Sources: Hill Rag (2025) Β· City Cast DC (2025) Β· DC Moms (2025)

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

    Hill-O-Ween at Eastern Market

    • 4:00–6:00pm
    • 7th Street SE between North Carolina Ave and C St
    • Cost: see event page

    Capitol Hill's biggest Halloween festival: trick-or-treat at business booths, face painting, games.

    DC HSEMA (2026) β†—
  • Festival

    Trick-or-Treat at Tudor Place

    • 10:00am–12:00pm
    • Tudor Place, Georgetown
    • $15 member child, $20 non-member child, $10 adult; tickets required

    Costumed games, crafts and treats in the garden.

    Tudor Place (2026) β†—
  • Festival

    Trick-or-Treat at the Library

    • 3:00–5:00pm
    • Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library
    • Cost: see event page

    Trick-or-treat among the stacks; treat bags while supplies last.

    DC Public Library (2026) β†—
  • Trunk-or-treat

    Octoberfest & Trunk-a-Treat

    • 5:00–7:00pm
    • Grace Covenant Church Brookland, 3100 18th St NE
    • Cost: see event page

    Trunk-or-treat, games and a costume contest; no scary costumes.

    HappeningNext listing (2026) β†—
  • Festival

    Halloween in the Heights

    • 5:00–8:00pm
    • Sycamore & Oak, 1110 Oak Dr SE
    • Cost: see event page

    Haunted house, pumpkin painting, candy and a costume contest.

    Sycamore & Oak (2026) β†—

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Halloween night kit

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Washington DC trick-or-treat FAQ

Where is the best trick-or-treating in Washington DC?

Locals name East Capitol Street near Lincoln Park (Capitol Hill), Tennessee Avenue NE (Hats on the Hill) (Capitol Hill), 1700 block of Lamont Street NW (Mount Pleasant) most often.

What time is trick-or-treating in Washington DC in 2026?

Halloween is Saturday, October 31, 2026. DC sets no official hours. On Capitol Hill trick-or-treating traditionally runs 5–9 PM, with toddlers out first (Hill Rag).

Remind me on Halloween

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

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