

or 9 p.m., or the time stated by local curfew laws. Generally, though, trick-or-treating begins around sunset or earlier for the youngest set (enter your ZIP code into The Farmer's Almanac's Sunrise and Sunset calculator to see projected sunset times), while older children, pre-teens, and teens will arrive by 8 p.m. That's why it's always a good idea to check with your local newspaper or television station before heading out into your neighborhood. That said, the answer does vary depending on your location: Some areas have strict curfews on Halloween night, which can even be punishable by fine. Year after year, parents and kids alike find themselves asking the same question: "What time does trick-or-treating start?" The answer depends on who you ask: According to a 2019 survey conducted by the company Bid on Equipment, the ideal trick-or-treating hours are between 6 to 9 p.m., The Seattle Timesreported.

But come October 31, there's only one thing left to think about: Halloween candy! It's all part of the tradition of dressing up in a family Halloween costume and going from door to door shouting, "Trick or treat!" For little kids, trick-or-treating with their parents and siblings is a childhood memory in the making. Working on Halloween crafts and enjoying a few nights of pumpkin carving are great ways to prepare for the day. No matter how old you are, one of the best things about Halloween is trick-or-treating.
