Waltham Halloween 2021: Trick-Or-Treating Will Go On

WALTHAM, MA — The City of Waltham announced Friday that trick-or-treat and other Halloween celebrations will be left up to residents this year.

Halloween in Waltham will be celebrated on Sunday, October 31. However, the city does not designate specific hours for trick-or-treating, allowing parents to decide on the timing.

"How you choose to celebrate Halloween this year, whether traditionally, modified, or with a lower risk activity, is up to you," said city officials.

Those who plan to enjoy Halloween activities are encouraged to remain vigilant against the spread of COVID-19 and follow these helpful safety tips from Mass.gov.

Here is a list of Halloween events happening in and around Waltham:

• Sun, 10/24, 1pm – 4pm: Waltham Public Library free Halloween Concert on the front lawn, featuring Toe Jam Puppet Band. Toe Jam will perform twice at 1:30 and 3:30pm. Costumes are welcome but not required.
• Weds, 10/27, 4pm-4:45pm: Waltham Public Library Spooky Science on the front lawn. Recommended ages 4+.
• Thurs, 10/28, 4:30pm-5:15pm: Waltham Public Library Scary Skeleton Face Painting via Zoom – Starting Oct. 18th, pick up a face paint kit with everything you’ll need. Recommended age 8+. To access the Zoom link email walthamlibkids@minlib.net.
• Sat, 10/30, 12pm-4pm: Free Halloween fun with the Waltham Recreation Department at 510 Moody Street, featuring a bounce house, inflatable slide, glow games, face painting, crafts & more! Costumes welcome.
• Sat, 10/30, 10am-12pm: Halloween Storytime & Costume Parade on the Waltham Library front lawn – Interactive Storytime is good for all ages. After Storytime the fun continues with a costume parade and bubble dance party.
• Sat, 10/30, 2pm-6pm: “Trunk or Treat” at Waltham Elks (101 School St).
• Sun, 10/31: Safe Trick-or-Treating – Various neighbors are participating in setting up outdoor tables in front of their homes with pre-made goody bags for kids to participate in physically distanced fun. A map will be shared of all addresses participating once complete. If you are interested in setting up a table and having a map of addresses emailed to you just before Halloween, please fill out this form.