As Halloween excitement builds, families and kids across the Chicago area are eagerly preparing for their annual quest for candy. With Halloween falling on a Tuesday this year, it’s essential to check the designated trick-or-treating times for your community. To help you plan your spooktacular evening, here’s a schedule of trick-or-treating times for up to 50 suburbs in the Chicago area:
- Algonquin: 3 to 7 p.m.
- Antioch: 4 to 7 p.m.
- Arlington Heights: 3 to 7 p.m.
- Barrington: 3 to 7 p.m.
- Bartlett: 3 to 7 p.m.
- Batavia: 3 to 7 p.m.
- Bloomingdale: 3 to 7 p.m.
- Bolingbrook: 4 to 7 p.m.
- Bradley: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- Brookfield: 3 to 7 p.m.
- Buffalo Grove: 3 to 7 p.m.
- Campton Hills: 3 to 7 p.m.
- Champaign: 6 to 8 p.m.
- Chicago: See Below
- Cicero: 3 to 7 p.m.
- Crystal Lake: 4 to 7 p.m.
- Deerfield: 3:30 to 7 p.m.
- Elk Grove Village: 3 to 8 p.m.
- Elmhurst: 3:30 to 7 p.m.
- Elgin: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Evanston: 4 to 7 p.m.
- Fox Lake: 4 to 7 p.m.
- Glendale Heights: 3 to 7 p.m.
- Glenview: 5 to 8:30 p.m.
- Grayslake: 4 to 7 p.m.
- Gurnee: 2 to 5 p.m. (On Sunday, Oct. 29)
- Highland Park: 3:30 to 7 p.m.
- Huntley: 4 to 8 p.m.
- Hoffman Estates: 3 to 7 p.m.
- Kildeer: 3 to 8 p.m.
- Lake in the Hills: 2 to 8 p.m.
- Lake Barrington: 3 to 7 p.m.
- Lake Bluff: 4 to 7 p.m.
- Lake Zurich: 3 to 8 p.m.
- Libertyville: 4 to 8 p.m.
- Lincolnshire: 4 to 8 p.m.
- Lisle: 3 to 8 p.m.
- Lombard: 3 to 7 p.m.
- Marseilles: 5 to 7:30 p.m.
- Mount Prospect: 3 to 8 p.m.
- Mundelein: 4 to 8 p.m.
- Northbrook: 4 to 8 p.m.
- Oak Park: 4 to 8 p.m.
- Oak Brook: 3:30 to 7 p.m.
- Palatine: 3 to 7 p.m.
- Park Ridge: 3 to 7 p.m.
- Schaumburg: 3 to 7 p.m.
- Wheaton: 3 to 7 p.m.
- Wheeling: 3 to 7 p.m.
- Winfield: 3 to 7 p.m.
In Chicago, trick-or-treat times are more subjective, but the city offers a variety of Halloween events for residents of all ages to enjoy. A full schedule and map of these events can be viewed on the city’s website, which includes community movie screenings, neighborhood walks, and craft events suitable for all visitors.
The City of Chicago encourages everyone planning to participate in Halloween events to stay informed about the latest vaccination information and prioritize personal hygiene by frequently washing hands. Those who have recently tested positive for COVID-19 are advised not to engage in handing out candy or attending social events. Furthermore, the city suggests that individuals who feel unwell or intend to be in crowded indoor settings should consider wearing a mask to ensure a safe and enjoyable Halloween experience.