Lake Forest, Lake Bluff Trick-Or-Treating Hours 2026

LAKE FOREST, IL — Halloween is less than two weeks away, so it's 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 officially recommended trick-or-treating hours begin at 4 p.m. and run until 7 p.m. in Lake Bluff and until 8 p.m. in Lake Forest.

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In Highland Park, trick-or-treating runs from 3:30 to 7 p.m., with an extra 30 minutes in Highwood, where it begins at 3 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.