2023 Wilmette Trick-Or-Treat Hours, Halloween Events

WILMETTE, IL — With Halloween weekend just around the corner, Wilmette residents who need to head to the store for some candy or who have little ones headed out to trick-or-treat are finalizing their preparations.

For those who choose to participate in the holiday on Tuesday, Oct. 31, the village's official trick-or-treat hours run from 4 to 8 p.m.

Residents welcoming trick-or-treaters during that time should turn on exterior lights, while those that do not wish to take part are encouraged to turn their porch lights off or put up signs notifying visitors that they are not participating in trick-or treat.

For the weekend ahead of All Hallow's Eve, here are some other community events scheduled to be held in Wilmette.

Halloween French Market
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 722 Green Bay Road
The Halloween edition of the Wilmette French Market is the final edition of 2023, and attendees are encouraged to wear their costumes for the season's last chance to pick up pumpkins, produce or other items.

Linden Square Pumpkin Walk
Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon, 4th Street and Linden Avenue
Participating shops will be offering treats and giveaways, family-friendly fun also includes a petting zoo at this event, which is sponsored by the local chamber of commerce.

Spooky Skate
Saturday, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
During the regular Saturday public skate session at Centennial Ice Rinks, 2300 Old Glenview Road, attendees are invited to come in costume. There are set to be a costume contest, games and more at this all-ages event. General admission is $5 and skate rental is available.

Wilmette village officials also shared the following Halloween safety advice:

Visit homes that have their porch lights on during Trick or Treat hours; this lets everyone know who is passing out treats.

Children should stay on the porch or front steps for their treat; do not go into any home.

Children should cross the streets at intersections and not in the middle of the street or between parked cars. Be sure to put electronic devices down; keep your head up while walking and crossing the street.

Drivers should slow down and be especially alert; children are excited and may move unpredictably.

Make sure the child’s costume allows them to see and hear without obstruction. We want our little ghosts and goblins to be able to hear and see vehicles.

Wear costumes with bright colors or have glow-in-the-dark patches on the costume so drivers can see the children. Flashlights and glow-sticks can also help!

Parents should go with the kids! It’s safer and if you dress up too, you might get a treat!