Evanston Trick-Or-Treating Hours 2026

EVANSTON, IL — Halloween is less than two weeks away, so it's almost time to put finishing touches on costumes and stock up on candy for trick-or-treaters.

This year, Oct. 31 falls on a Saturday, and trick-or-treat hours in Evanston go from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The city is also hosting two Halloween events: Trunk-or-Treat on Oct. 30 at the Robert Crown Community Center Parking lot off Main Street from 1:30 p.m.to 3:30 p.m. and Nightmare on Foster St. the same day from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Fleetwood Jourdain Community Center.

Skokie has a couple more hours of official trick-or-treating — the village starts at 3 p.m. and runs until 8 p.m.

Trick-or-treating hours in Winnetka, Wilmette and Northfield will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. In Kenilworth, trick-or-treaters are encouraged to head out after school, beginning at 3:15 p.m., with festivities wrapping up around 8 p.m.

Parents should keep the following tips in mind to ensure everyone stays safe during the holiday:

• Only approach houses with porch lights on during trick-or-treating hours.
• Stay in groups.
• Always stay on sidewalks when possible.
• Cross streets at intersections instead of the middle of the street or between cars.
• Drivers should slow down and be alert.
• Flashlights or glow sticks can help with visibility.
• A responsible adult should accompany young children.
• Put electronic devices down, keep heads up and walk, don't run, across the street.