Support Us Button Widget

When Austinites are trick-or-treating

Halloween falls on a Tuesday this year. When are Austinites heading out to trick-or-treat?

Three costumed children knocking on the door of a green home with pumpkins outside.

Austinites aren’t afraid of the weeknight trick-or-treat.

Photo by Yaroslav Shuraev via Pexels

Since Halloween falls on a school and work night this year (Tuesday), we recently asked when you all plan to go trick-or-treating.

If you’re wondering when to prep the candy bowls and dress up the kiddos, here’s what to know:

  • We’ve got purists here. Everyone who voted in our poll said that they’ll be trick-or-treating on Halloween itself, Oct. 31.
  • As for the time, most folks responded that they’ll trick-or-treat around 5-7 p.m., though we did get a couple late-nighters who said they’ll make the rounds from 7-9 p.m.

Respondents said that they’ll visit neighborhoods like Legend Oaks, Woodland Hills, North Austin, Hyde Park, and Cedar Park this year — if you live in one of these spots, make sure to stock up.

If you’re not keen on neighborhood trick-or-treating, check out our roundup of other spots to fill your candy bag this year in Austin.

More from ATXtoday
Austin is home to some ancient history, including gigantic aquatic lizards, prehistoric humans, and dinosaur tracks uncovered by flooding.
The 2025 celebration of gooey, golden goodness is this weekend in Bee Cave, and we’re ready to chow down to this year’s tropical-themed bites.
Take Turkey Day easy with dishes from these local restaurants.
The entertainment hall, music venue, members club, restaurant, and bar is slated to begin construction Downtown in early 2026.
The iconic local pizza joint will celebrate two decades in business by reviving its annual community carnival after a nine-year hiatus.
Make friends and move your body — we found a club in Austin for any day your schedule is open.
Austinites know how to eat, and Yelp’s most dedicated members helped curate a list of the best and most reliable spots to get a meal.
Austin Food & Wine Festival is this weekend and we’re ready to dig in by helping you maximize your time at this annual celebration of eats.
You could help make a lot of Austinites thankful by sharing your best holiday recipes.
Celebrate the local legend by learning dozens of facts about his life.