If you think it's hard to trick-or-treat in New York City, think again. One of my favorite childhood memories of growing up in NYC was Halloween in Greenwich Village when the Village Halloween Parade was just a couple hundred artists and others who marched through the neighborhood. Afterward, we would trick-or-treat up and down the brownstone blocks. Everyone was friendly, and we would come home with our shopping bags filled. It was magical.

Although the parade and Greenwich Village have changed a lot since then, your kids can still enjoy that kind of thrilling trick-or-treat experience in many New York City neighborhoods. Which neighborhood is the best for Halloween trick-or-treating in NYC depends on who you ask. So, we turned to our astute readers and collected recommendations from our parent-driven NYC staff over many, many years to bring you a list of the best places to trick-or-treat in New York City, so you'll know where to bring your kids on Friday, October 31, 2025. It's always a good bet to join one of the local Halloween parades, and then go trick-or-treating throughout the community with local families.

For more seasonal fun, check out our jam-packed New York City Kids' Guide to Halloween, which showcases FREE Halloween events, pumpkin patches, and more.

We love to trick-or-treat in Atlanta and the surrounding communities, and this city knows how to do scary—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 Atlanta, Halloween events for Toddlers, and more sugary sweet Halloween articles.

Looking for the best places to trick-or-treat in Dallas-Fort Worth? These neighborhoods are worth a look.

In a metroplex as big as Dallas-Fort Worth, finding neighborhoods that go all-out for Halloween can be a challenge. After all, over eight million people are living in North Texas; not every community can be a stomping ground for all things ghosts and goblins. So we asked our friends, scoured the internet, and used our own insider knowledge to share some of the coolest places to take the kids to trick-or-treat on Halloween night. These are the top spots for the spookiest Halloween decor, the best community vibe, and of course, lots of candy.

To keep busy until it's time to trick-or-treat, discover the best Halloween events for kids in Dallas-Fort Worth and 16 can't-miss Trunk or Treat events! 

Experience the ultimate Orlando Halloween event with a memorable night of trick-or-treating! While several families choose to trick-or-treat in their own Orlando neighborhoods, we understand that's not always an option for everyone. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best neighborhoods across Orlando and Central Florida to go trick-or-treating, so you and your little goblins can enjoy a fun, safe, and unforgettable Halloween night!

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, Halloween activities for toddlers, spooky Halloween events for teens, and more! 

The best places to trick-or-treat in Los Angeles happen to be the best places to trick-or-treat in the whole country! Granted, we might be a little biased, but here are the facts: the Halloween decorations on local homes are second to none, and many blocks across the city close off streets to traffic to have trick-or-treat parties. And LA movie magic often finds its way onto neighborhood streets in the form of elaborately decorated houses and incredible special effects. 

But in a city this big, some neighborhoods go all out on Halloween, and some remain pretty quiet. Where should you go? We’ve compiled a list of the most legendary trick-or-treat neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Here’s where to go to find lots of treats—not to mention some prime photo ops.

To keep busy until it's time to trick-or-treat, discover the best Halloween events for kids in Los Angeles, save your Halloween budget for candy and costumes with the top free Halloween events in LA, and find more Halloween fun in our Halloween Fun and Activities Guide for Los Angeles Kids. 

We've got the scoop on the neighborhoods serving up the best Halloween candy and family fun in Chicago

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 heart's 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. 

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.