When To Trick-Or-Treat In Naperville In 2026

NAPERVILLE, IL — Naperville kids are counting down the days to Halloween, when they can don their favorite costumes and head out for trick-or-treating. Naperville does not have designated trick-or-treating times, but families are encouraged to head out before nightfall and get back home by 8 p.m.

Though Naperville does not have set trick-or-treating hours, the following tips have been suggested in past years to help trick-or-treaters stay safe:

• Head out in groups and with trustworthy adults
• Do not enter strangers' homes
• Look both ways when crossing streets
• Obey traffic signals
• Avoid running between parked cars
• Travel with a charged cellphone
• Wear flame retardant costumes
• Adults should check Halloween candy
• Don't wear costumes that include weaponlike accessories

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Below, you'll find some other trick-or-treating options in Naperville.

Safety Town Trick-or-Treat

Oct. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Safety Town, 1320 Aurora Ave.

Safety Town's Trick-or-Treat features activity stations with area businesses giving out candy, toys and other goodies. There will also be a chance to learn some Halloween safety tips. The event is geared toward children three to 12 years old, but younger kids can attend too.

Tickets to the Safety Town Trick-or-Treat are a $15 donation with a service fee. Families are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for donation as well.

Downtown Naperville Trick-or-Treat

Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Downtown Naperville

Shops and restaurants will hand out candy as costumed kids trick-or-treat through downtown Naperville. Participating businesses will have event posters up in their windows. The event is free and includes candy and other goodies.

Halloween Happening

Oct. 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Riverwalk Grand Pavilion

Children 10 and under can wear their Halloween costumes to this free event, which promises games, themed activities and candies.