For the first time in six years, Halloween lands perfectly on Saturday, Oct. 31, allowing children and families to enjoy festivities earlier in the day. The city of Indianapolis announces the official Trick-or-Treat night for Indy will be held at its traditional time of 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Trick-or-Treaters are welcome to go door to door from 6-8 p.m. The IMPD will be patrolling neighborhoods during this time to keep the community safe. All 44 fire departments around the city are hosting Trick-or-Treat events on Oct. 31, during the official Trick-or-Treat hours.
The confirmed Trick-or-Treat hours vary across neighboring Central Indiana areas. Trick-or-Treat hours are 5:30-8 p.m. in Noblesville, 6-8 p.m. in Speedway, 6-9 p.m. in Plainfield and 6-8:30 p.m. in Greenwood.
Brownsburg has the earliest and the latest Trick-or-Treat hours from 5-9 p.m. Avon’s Trick-or-Treat hours have not been officially confirmed at the time of this reporting.
Looking for an educational alternative to traditional Trick-or-Treating? Check out a “Pay-what-you-can” Trick-or-Treat at the BOOOkstore in partnership with Scare-in-the-Square from 4-8 p.m. on Oct. 31at Indy Reads. Children of all ages are welcome to free books, candy and a chance to socialize with new and old friends. Learn more at Trick-or-Treat at the BOOOkstore at Indyreads.org.
The Indiana State Fairgrounds will present the 30th Annual Safe Night Halloween Trunk or Treat from 5-7 p.m. at the Blue Ribbon Pavilion on Oct. 31. The event is free for children 12 and under accompanied by an adult. Free parking will be available to all participating families. You can access more information at indianastatefairgrounds.com.
Parents are encouraged to dress Trick-or-Treaters in warm layers and closely monitor local weather apps for real-time weather updates. Be safe and have a spooktacular time. Happy Trick-or-Treating, Indianapolis!
Contact Staff Writer Kha’Lea Wainwright at (317)762-7848 khaleaw@indyrecorder.com
Kha'Lea Wainwright is a Staff Writer with the Recorder. She is a graduate of Kentucky State University, with a background in communications, public relations, and performing arts.
