Seasonal & Holidays
2025 Trick-Or-Treating Hours For New Trier Township
Residents can alert trick-or-treaters if their household is participating with a sign to display on the front door.
WINNETKA, IL — Halloween is just two weeks away, so it's almost time to put finishing touches on costumes and stock up on candy for trick-or-treaters.
This year, Oct. 31 falls on a Friday, and trick or treat hours in Winnetka, Wilmette and Northfield will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Over in Glencoe, trick-or-treating in neighborhoods is recommended between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., but families can also stop by the downtown area for daytime festivities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Glencoe Village Hall will be transformed for “Village Hall-oween,” offering spooky treats, while the Glencoe Historical Society presents “Ghosts of the Garden” at Eklund Garden, promising a full day of family-friendly frights.
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In Kenilworth, trick-or-treaters are encouraged to head out after school, beginning at 3:15 p.m., with festivities wrapping up around 8 p.m.
Parents should keep the following tips in mind to ensure everyone stays safe during the holiday:
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- Only approach houses with porch lights on during trick-or-treating hours.
- Stay in groups.
- Always stay on sidewalks when possible.
- Cross streets at intersections instead of the middle of the street or between cars.
- Drivers should slow down and be alert.
- Flashlights or glow sticks can help with visibility.
- A responsible adult should accompany young children.
- Put electronic devices down, keep heads up and walk, don't run, across the street.
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