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.

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.

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!

Explore spooktacular Orlando haunted houses and trunk-or-treat events throughout Central Florida this Halloween season! In case you're unfamiliar, trunk-or-treat refers to Halloween celebrations where community organizations, clubs, and businesses adorn their car trunks with fun Halloween displays. Children can go from one trunk to another, collecting candy and other treats.

Searching for spooky thrills in Orlando this Halloween? We've included a list of haunted houses and frightening encounters in Orlando to cater to various age groups.

Trunk-or-treats are the newest Halloween craze for families, and Westchester and the Hudson Valley have plenty of opportunities for your family to check one out. Trunk-or-treats provide a safer alternative to knocking on random doors, as kids can go around a specified area and collect treats from decorated car trunks. As a bonus, many trunk-or-treat events offer additional activities, like parades, bounce houses, and even movies. 

We've rounded up the best trunk-or-treat events in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, most of which are absolutely free. Plus, many of them happen before Halloween, so even if you do plan to trick-or-treat in your local neighborhood, you can still enjoy nearby trunk-or-treats—which means double the candy! Families can also join the fun by decorating their cars, as many of the events give out prizes for the best-decorated cars. 

You can find more festive happenings for all age groups in our Westchester Halloween Guide and our Family Activity Calendar, which is continually updated with new, fun events as we learn about them.