2023 Trick-or-Treat Times: Plan Your Candy Run in 18 SWMI Communities

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Does My City Set Trick-or-Treat Times?

I fully admit that dressing my kids up is one of my favorite Halloween activities. There are few things cuter than footie pajamas with little pumpkins on their feet.

And as they have grown older, I am ALL IN for costumes and house decorations.

However, once they are all dressed and ready to go, how do you know when to head out for candy?

Is five o’clock too early to start? Is eight o’clock too late to ring doorbells?

Trick or Treating Halloween

We Asked About Area Trick-or-Treat Times

We’ve contacted local municipality offices and rounded up trick-or-treat times for 2023, so you know when to start your confectionary adventures.

In Southwest Michigan, the majority of our communities do not set designated times.

Many cities recommend checking with your neighbors or local homeowners’ associations; neighborhoods often have unofficial schedules for Halloween fun.

Read on to find your community’s schedule, trick-or-treating tips, and more local trick-or-treating events in October.

Trick-or-Treating Tips

Trick-or-treating in Southwest Michigan requires a bit of planning- largely thanks to Mother Nature.

Here are a handful of tips to help maximize your Halloween fun and safety.

1 – Dress for Michigan Weather
Every Michigander knows that the weather forecast for Halloween is always a gamble.
Since we have seen anywhere from 30 to 60 degrees during trick-or-treat times, be ready to adjust costumes to accommodate: this may mean umbrellas, hats and mittens, or puffy coats.

2 – Choose Comfy Footwear
In addition to the weather, dress for walking. While those little heels may look amazing on Cinderella, leave them at home and opt for comfy walking shoes (or boots) instead, or the princess will be spent after a few houses.

3 – Shine Some Light on Trick-or-Treaters
Glow sticks and flashlights are a good idea for all ages- especially older kids who may not have an adult present.

4 – Have Older Kids Check In
If tweens and teens are heading out without adults, have set times to check in with parents and bring a phone if possible.

5 – Discuss Trick-or-Treating Safety
Yes, kids should know these, but it’s always a good idea to have a safety refresher before trick-or-treating:
• Stay in groups
• Watch for cars; use crosswalks when available
• Only visit houses with lights on
• Never enter a stranger’s home
• Wait to eat any candy until returning home (and parents can approve)

Find more safety tips at SafeKids.

Cities A – M

Trick-or-Treat Times in Southwest Michigan

AUGUSTA

Trick-or-Treating on 10/31/2023

No designated time

BATTLE CREEK

Trick-or-Treating on 10/31/2023

No designated time

COMSTOCK

Trick-or-Treating on 10/31/2023

No designated time

GALESBURG

Trick-or-Treating on 10/31/2023

No designated time

KALAMAZOO

Trick-or-Treating on 10/31/2023

No designated time

Event: Halloween Forest (10/28)

LAWTON

Trick-or-Treating on 10/31/2023

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

MATTAWAN

Trick-or-Treating on 10/31/2023

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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Cities N – Z

Trick-or-Treat Times in Southwest Michigan

OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP

Trick-or-Treating on 10/31/2023

No designated time

OTSEGO

Trick-or-Treating on 10/31/2023

No designated time

PARCHMENT

Trick-or-Treating on 10/31/2023

No designated time

PAW PAW

Trick-or-Treating on 10/31/2023

No designated time

PLAINWELL

Trick-or-Treating on 10/31/2023

No designated time

PORTAGE

Trick-or-Treating on 10/31/2023

No designated time

Event: Monster Mash (10/21)

RICHLAND

Trick-or-Treating on 10/31/2023

No designated time

SCHOOLCRAFT

Trick-or-Treating on 10/31/2023

5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

TEXAS TOWNSHIP

Trick-or-Treating on 10/31/2023

No designated time

THREE RIVERS

Trick-or-Treating on 10/31/2023

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

VICKSBURG

Trick-or-Treating on 10/31/2023

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Halloween Activities

October Trick-or-Treat Events

Expand the Halloween fun with the additional trick-or-treating events in the greater Kalamazoo area:

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