Halloween Weekend 2024 in Chicago: Trick-or-Treat and More Things To Do with Kids

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Halloween Experience Express Trolley Tour through November 3. Photo courtesy of the Volo Museum

Looking for the best things to do in Chicago this Halloween weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for Halloween weekend.

Halloween weekend is finally here! Trick-or-treating falls on Thursday this year, so kids have plenty of opportunities to hit the neighborhood events and then spend the remainder of the weekend celebrating the Day of the Dead with Dia de Los Muertos events in Wrigleyville, Marquette Park, or Naperville.

Wondering where to go this year? Top picks for fun include events in Downers Grove, Lemont, Wicker Park, and Dunning. And don't forget about the Halloween parade along Halsted Street and the Boo-tacular at Chuck E. Cheese!  

Check out our lists of Free Halloween Events in Chicago or Top Halloween Events Near Chicago. Visit one of the Best Trick-or-Treat Neighborhoods in Chicago, or plan for November by perusing our list of best things to do next month.

Halloween Weekend 2024 in NYC: Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Parades, and More Things To Do

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Dumboween is scarily entertaining, beginning with the annual March to the Arch followed by crafts, costume contests, live music, and trick-or-treating, of course! Photo by Hassan Mokaddam

Looking for the best things to do in New York City this Halloween weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for Halloween weekend.

We're in full spook mode at last, up to our eyeballs in Halloween activities. Our top picks for Halloween proper include the Jackson Heights Halloween Parade and Brooklyn's free fete, BAMBoo! When you're done parading and partying, you'll need this list of NYC's best trick-or-treat neighborhoods so you know where to source the goodies!

The fun doesn't end on Thursday, though. Saturday brings with it a Diwali celebration at Flushing Town Hall and Day of the Dead at El Museo del Barrio. Pint-sized theater-goers should book their tickets now to see New Shoes at the New 42.

Halloween Weekend 2024 in Atlanta: Trick-or-Treat and More Things To Do with Kids

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Team Spidey from “Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends” help save an important playdate in Disney Jr. Live: Let's Play! Photo by Phil McCarten

Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this Halloween weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this Halloween weekend! 

Kick off Halloween weekend on Thursday with fun Halloween events and of course, trick-or-treating! On Halloween, march through downtown Newnan for the annual Munchkin Masquerade; head to the Lawrenceville Lawn for Boofest, a fun event complete with a trick-or-treat trail; and enjoy a safe, spooktacular in Acworth with the police force at the popular Safe-O-Ween. The party continues through the weekend at our favorite farms that are wrapping up their fall festivals, including Southern Belle Farm in McDonough and Cagle's Family Farm in Holly Springs. 

From all of us at Mommy Poppins, we wish you a fun, safe Halloween with minimal costume and candy chaos! 

Halloween Weekend 2024 in Orlando: Trick-or-Treat and More Things To Do with Kids

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SeaWorld’s Spooktacular runs through Nov. 3 with fun surprises, candy, costumes, and more. Photo by the author

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this Halloween weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Round up your little goblins and ghouls—Halloween weekend in Orlando is packed with fang-tastic events for all ages! Enjoy spooktacular and safe trick-or-treating on Halloween night at EEK-onville Trunk or Treat, Halloween at Cranes Roost Park, Halloween at Old Town, and Mall-O-Ween at the Oviedo Mall. When Halloween wraps up, the fun continues with First Friday street parties in Eustis and Maitland. Plus, make the most of the nice fall weather with exciting outdoor festivals like Greek Fest Orlando in Maitland, Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire in Tavares, Fall Fiesta in the Park at Lake Eola, and many more fall festivities!

Check out our Orlando Halloween Guide for more details about the holiday, including the Best Neighborhoods for Trick-or-Treating! Subscribe to our email list and receive updates about everything happening around Orlando all year round.

Best Neighborhoods to Trick or Treat on Halloween in New Jersey

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A fox hands out candy to trick-or-treaters in Pitman. Photo by Lisa Warden

If you're looking to up your Halloween game this year, we've got the scoop on the best places to trick or treat in New Jersey. These Halloween-obsessed New Jersey towns and neighborhoods decorate their homes with fabulous Halloween decorations to delight trick-or-treaters big and small. Others turn their streets into festive Halloween block parties.

Where can you join in the fun near your home? We’ve compiled a list of dozens of towns and neighborhoods that are worth a visit for trick-or-treating in New Jersey. Those who make the trip can expect lots of treats—not to mention some prime photo-ops.

Find more fun in our Halloween Guide for New Jersey Families, including the best FREE Halloween events for local kids.

Only in Chicago: Hershey's First Interactive Experience Opens in October!

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Family entering the Hershey Super Sweet Adventure. Photo courtesy Hershey Super Sweet Adventure

Yeah, that's right, Chicago gets everything foodies, sweet, and fun, FIRST! The Hershey Super Sweet Adventure, Hershey's first-ever touring experience is sweetening up Water Tower Place this fall. Buy tickets for $24 on most days through December 31, or get a special deal for just $15 on Halloween!

Whether you love checking out new things to do with kids or if you and your family dream of chocolate cups, chocolate kisses, and other irresistible treats, we've got the scoop on what to expect from this immersive candy-inspired extravaganza designed to delight all the senses.

Best Neighborhoods to Trick or Treat on Halloween in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

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Put on your best costume and enjoy trick-or-treating in Westchester. Photo by the author

We've found the best spots to trick or treat this Halloween in Westchester and the Hudson Valley for when it comes time to hit the streets. These local neighborhoods are well-known for family-friendly Halloween fun and events where little goblins and ghouls can trick or treat to their hearts' content.

Whether you're looking for an alternative to your neighborhood or you want to add another stop to your trick-or-treating route, check out our picks below and be sure to bookmark our Westchester Kids Halloween Guide for all our top picks this spooky season, including the best Halloween events nearby and our favorite local haunted houses in Westchester and beyond. 

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