What Time Does Trick-or-Treating Start? 2026 Halloween Hours Across Chicago’s Suburbs
CHICAGOLAND— Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31, 2026, and trick-or-treating hours can change considerably depending on which suburb you call home.
Some communities set specific afternoon and evening hours. Others, including Naperville, Downers Grove, Darien, Hinsdale and Des Plaines, do not regulate a formal trick-or-treat window and instead recommend going during daylight or early evening hours.
Before the costumes go on and the candy bowls come out, here are the 2026 trick-or-treating hours across Chicago’s western, near-west, far-west and northwest suburbs.
Western Suburbs Trick-or-Treat Hours
| Community | 2026 Trick-or-Treat Hours |
|---|---|
| Addison | 3-7 p.m. |
| Bensenville | 3-8 p.m. |
| Bloomingdale | 3-7 p.m. |
| Bolingbrook | 3-8 p.m. |
| Burr Ridge | 3-8 p.m. |
| Carol Stream | 3-7 p.m. |
| Clarendon Hills | 3-7 p.m. |
| Darien | No regulated hours; daylight recommended |
| Downers Grove | No regulated hours; daylight recommended |
| Elmhurst | 3-7 p.m. |
| Glen Ellyn | 3-7 p.m. |
| Glendale Heights | 3-7 p.m. |
| Hinsdale | No regulated hours; daylight recommended |
| Lisle | 3-8 p.m. |
| Lombard | 3-7 p.m. |
| Naperville | No regulated hours; daylight for younger children, ending by about 8 p.m. for older children |
| Oak Brook | 3:30-7 p.m. |
| Oak Brook Terrace | 1-5 p.m. |
| Villa Park | 3-8 p.m. |
| Warrenville | 3-7 p.m. |
| Westmont | 2-7 p.m. |
| Wheaton | 3:30-7:30 p.m. |
| Willowbrook | 2-7 p.m. |
| Winfield | 3-7 p.m. |
| Wood Dale | 3-8 p.m. |
| Woodridge | 3-7 p.m. |
For many DuPage County communities, 3 p.m. is the most common starting time, although Oak Brook Terrace begins as early as 1 p.m. and Westmont and Willowbrook start at 2 p.m.
Naperville is one of the notable exceptions. The city does not set official trick-or-treat hours, but younger children are generally encouraged to go during daylight, with older children wrapping up by around 8 p.m.
Near-West Suburbs Trick-or-Treat Hours
| Community | 2026 Trick-or-Treat Hours |
|---|---|
| Bedford Park | 1-5 p.m. |
| Bellwood | Hours not yet finalized |
| Berwyn | 3-7 p.m. |
| Bridgeview | 3-7 p.m. |
| Broadview | 3-7 p.m. |
| Brookfield | 3-7 p.m. |
| Burbank | 2-6 p.m. |
| Cicero | 3-7 p.m. |
| Countryside | 2-8 p.m. |
| Forest Park | 3-7:30 p.m. |
| Hillside | 2-6 p.m. |
| Hodgkins | 1-3 p.m.; may be extended |
| Indian Head Park | 3-7 p.m. |
| Justice | 1-6 p.m. |
| La Grange | 3-8 p.m. |
| La Grange Park | 2-8 p.m. |
| Lyons | 3-7 p.m. |
| Maywood | 5-8 p.m. |
| Melrose Park | 3-7 p.m. |
| North Riverside | 3-7 p.m. |
| Oak Park | 3:30-8 p.m. |
| River Forest | 3-7 p.m. |
| Riverside | 3-7 p.m. |
| Summit | Noon-5 p.m. |
| Westchester | 3-7 p.m. |
| Western Springs | 3-8 p.m. |
| Willow Springs | 3:30-8 p.m. |
The near-west suburbs have some of the widest variation.
Summit starts at noon, while Maywood does not begin until 5 p.m. Oak Park, La Grange and Western Springs continue until 8 p.m.
Far-West Suburbs Trick-or-Treat Hours
| Community | 2026 Trick-or-Treat Hours |
|---|---|
| Aurora | 4-7 p.m. |
| Bartlett | 3-7 p.m. |
| Batavia | 3-7 p.m. |
| Campton Hills | 3-7 p.m. |
| DeKalb | 4-7 p.m. |
| Elburn | 4-8 p.m. |
| Elgin | 3-7 p.m. |
| Geneva | 3-7 p.m. |
| Hinckley | 4-8 p.m. |
| Maple Park | 4-8 p.m. |
| Montgomery | 4-7:30 p.m. |
| North Aurora | 4-8 p.m. |
| Oswego | 4-8 p.m. |
| Plainfield | 4-8 p.m. |
| Plano | 3:30-7:30 p.m. |
| South Elgin | 2-6 p.m. |
| St. Charles | 3-7 p.m. |
| Streamwood | 3-7 p.m. |
| Sugar Grove | 3-7 p.m. |
| Sycamore | Hours not yet finalized |
| West Chicago | 3-7 p.m. |
| Yorkville | 3-8 p.m. |
Farther west, 4 p.m. starts become more common, including Aurora, Plainfield, Oswego, North Aurora and Elburn.
Several communities also allow trick-or-treating until 8 p.m., giving families a little more time after sunset.
Northwest Suburbs Trick-or-Treat Hours
| Community | 2026 Trick-or-Treat Hours |
|---|---|
| Arlington Heights | 3-7 p.m. |
| Barrington | 3-7 p.m. |
| Buffalo Grove | 3-8 p.m. |
| Des Plaines | No regulated hours; daylight recommended |
| Elk Grove Village | 3-8 p.m. |
| Elmwood Park | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. |
| Franklin Park | 3-7 p.m. |
| Hanover Park | 3-7 p.m. |
| Hoffman Estates | 3-7 p.m. |
| Inverness | 3-7 p.m. |
| Itasca | 3-7 p.m. |
| Mount Prospect | 3-8 p.m. |
| Northlake | 2-7 p.m. |
| Palatine | 3-7 p.m. |
| Park Ridge | 3-8 p.m. |
| Prospect Heights | 3-7 p.m. |
| Rolling Meadows | 3-8 p.m. |
| Roselle | 4-8 p.m. |
| Rosemont | 3-7 p.m. |
| Schaumburg | 3-7 p.m. |
| Schiller Park | 3-7 p.m. |
| South Barrington | 3-7 p.m. |
| Streamwood | 3-7 p.m. |
One of the longest Halloween windows on the list belongs to Elmwood Park, where trick-or-treating runs from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Most northwest suburbs, however, follow the familiar 3-7 p.m. schedule.
What If Your Town Doesn’t Set Official Hours?
Some communities deliberately leave trick-or-treat timing up to individual neighborhoods and families.
That includes:
Naperville
Darien
Downers Grove
Hinsdale
Des Plaines
In those communities, daylight hours are generally preferred for younger trick-or-treaters.
Porch lights are also one of the easiest ways to know whether a household is participating. If the outside lights are off, it is usually best to move on to the next home.
A Few Halloween Safety Reminders
Halloween falling on a Saturday means neighborhoods could be especially active this year.
Families heading out after sunset should consider flashlights, glow sticks or reflective elements on costumes. Use sidewalks where available, cross at intersections and keep masks or accessories from blocking visibility.
Drivers should also expect heavier pedestrian traffic throughout residential neighborhoods, particularly between 3 and 8 p.m.
And before heading to another suburb specifically to trick-or-treat, double-check that community's current guidance in case hours change.
Halloween Can Show You a Different Side of a Neighborhood
For buyers considering a move, Halloween offers a surprisingly useful glimpse into what a community feels like outside of a home showing.
Spend an evening walking through Elmhurst, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Naperville, Oak Park or Park Ridge, and you begin noticing details that are difficult to see from listing photos.
Which blocks have sidewalks?
How close are homes to one another?
Are people walking between streets?
Do neighbors gather outside?
Are parks and downtown areas nearby?
Those everyday details can matter just as much as square footage when deciding where you want to live.
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