Best Neighborhoods to Trick-or-Treat on Halloween in Atlanta

Briers North is a wonderful (and scary) place to trick-or-treat near Atlanta! Photo by Ilana Schlam

We love to trick-or-treat in Atlanta and the surrounding communities, and this city knows how to do scary—zombies and monsters creep around The Walking Dead and Stranger Things sets, and terrifying Atlanta haunted houses like Netherworld make even the bravest cry. So of course surrounding trick-or-treat Atlanta neighborhoods go all out for Halloween! Grab your candy buckets because we're highlighting some of our favorite neighborhoods to trick or treat in Atlanta.

For even more Halloween content, make sure to visit Atlanta's Ultimate Halloween Guide! We've got so many holiday ideas, like FREE Halloween Events in AtlantaBest Halloween Events for Toddlers in Atlanta, and more sugary sweet Halloween articles.

Best Neighborhoods to Trick-or-Treat on Halloween in Orlando

Bring the family to Old Town this Halloween for trick-or-treating, costume contests, and thriller dancers. Photo courtesy of Old Town

The best Orlando Halloween event in October is a night to trick-or-treat! While several families choose to trick-or-treat in their own Orlando neighborhoods, we realize that’s not possible for everyone. We’ve rounded up the best neighborhoods to trick-or-treat in Orlando for a Halloween to remember.

Besides our favorite Halloween neighborhoods to trick-or-treat near Orlando, we've got a ton of Halloween content in our Orlando Halloween Events Guide. Learn more about FREE Halloween Events in Orlando, Halloween Activities for Toddlers, and much more! 

Best Places to Trick-or-Treat on Halloween in Chicago

The neighborhood of Andersonville is one of Chicago's best places for trick-or-treating. Photo courtesy of the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce

Trick-or-treating in Chicago is here! You know, that annual excuse to get the family dressed up, sugared up, and out for a spooky adventure? You’ve got the perfect Halloween costume and trick-or-treat bag (plus an extra bag for when that one gets full). Now, you just need to find that extra-special neighborhood to trick-or-treat near Chicago. 

Whether you’re looking for haunted mansions, festive parades, live entertainment, or over-the-top decor, we have the best neighborhoods in Chicago for trick-or-treating and Halloween fun for families. If you strategize, you can even hit up multiple events for maximum returns on that costume.  

Need more Halloween ideas? Check out our Halloween Guide.

Visiting Mass MoCA with Kids - Plus More Things To Do in North Adams, MA in the Berkshires

There's so much for kids to see and explore at Mass MoCA.

North Adams, MA, a hub of arts and culture in the Berkshires, is home to one of the largest centers for visual and performing arts in the US—the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (Mass MoCA). Mass MoCA is a massive, vibrant space where creativity knows no bounds, even for the little ones. Amidst the colossal industrial buildings, there are a ton of activities tailored for children.

Mass MoCA is housed in a renovated factory space, which allows for large and open galleries spread throughout 14 buildings and 250,000 square feet. In addition to the museum, there are several retail spots, restaurants, a coffee shop, and some outdoor art exhibits. You can also grab a picnic table or spread out a blanket on a grassy spot and enjoy the sunshine and mountain views. So wear comfortable shoes, grab a map with your tickets, and plan to spend a day exploring Mass MoCA.

I recently visited Mass MoCA with my 11-year-old daughter and 10-year-old niece, and we all had a blast. Here is everything you need to know about visiting Mass MoCA with kids, plus more family-friendly things to do in North Adams, MA (including great North Adams hotels).

Check out our New England Family Travel Guide for more nearby fun, including our list of 25 things to do in the Berkshires with kids.

Trunk-or-Treats near Boston for Halloween 2023

See some amazing displays at these trunk-or-treats near Boston for Halloween 2023! Ghost Busters Trunk or Treat photo by Hawk Visuals out of Norwell, courtesy of  What's Up Weymouth.

Kids have to wait until Halloween to trick-or-treat, but there are trunk-or-treats near Boston all month long. Trunk-or-treating is held at central locations by different organizations and groups. Participants decorate cars and hand out candy from their trunks. These events offer a great alternative to trick-or-treating, when doorbell-ringing traditions get tricky. More communities have been hosting awesome trunk-or-treat activities near Boston each year. So candy-savvy kids end up collecting treats several times before Halloween! We've rounded up several great trunk-or-treat events in the Boston area. We hope you have a fun-filled and Happy Halloween in New England this October.

For more Halloween activities near Boston, explore our Halloween Guide for Boston Kids, and don't miss our list of the best Halloween activities and events in Boston, which includes pumpkin patches, corn mazeshayrides, and of course our top things to do in notoriously witchy Salem

Not-So-Scary Halloween Events in New Jersey for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Liberty Science Center's month-long celebration of Halloween includes a laser show and a special 3D movie. Photo courtesy of LSC

Little ones love nothing more than dressing up and collecting goodies at Halloween events, and New Jersey offers plenty of safe, not-too-scary celebrations perfect for the preschool set. From trunk or treats to over-the-top events at amusement parks and zoo celebrations, these safe activities let toddlers experience the magic of Halloween. Good news for parents: Many of them are FREE!

Read on for dozens of fun and preschool-friendly Halloween events in New Jersey, plus a couple of extra-special events just over the border in Pennsylvania. You can find even more seasonal events in our Guide to New Jersey Fall Fun and Guide to Halloween Events in New Jersey.

Not-S0-Scary Halloween Events in Houston for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Malloween is a safe Halloween event for younger kids. Photo courtesy of sugarland.com

This October, Houston is jam-packed with fun Halloween events for kids, but if you have a toddler or preschooler in tow, you might prefer events with more fun treats than spooky tricks. Get your little ones' costumes on, because there are many awesome, not scary, Halloween events in Houston for toddlers and preschoolers.

For more Halloween ideas, don't forget to check out our top area Trunk or Treats, and our Houston Halloween Fun Guide.

Not-S0-Scary Halloween Events in Chicago for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Toddlers will love Pumpkin Party. Photo courtesy of Gallagher Way

Halloween events in Chicago can be scary! Luckily, there are plenty of Halloween events for toddlers and preschoolers so that the littlest pumpkins can get their treats without all the tricks. We've rounded up more than 30 parties, concerts, storytimes, pumpkin patches, and trick-or-treating Halloween events in Chicago for toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy.

Toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy Halloween events in Chicago during the daylight hours at one of the many trunk-or-treats throughout the Chicago area. Looking for recommendations on where to get a pumpkin, how to dress up, where to trick-or-treat and more? Check out our Chicago Halloween Fun Guide.

Here is our list of top Halloween events in Chicago for toddlers and preschoolers in 2023!

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