Chicago-area 2026 trick-or-treating times: When are the witching hours this year?

What time does trick-or-treating begin and end in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs this Halloween? Halloween falls on a spooky Saturday this year, allowing trick-or-treaters to spend longer than usual on their candy collecting. While the haunting hours vary depending on your location, the most common window this year is from 3 to 7 p.m., according to the website FrightMaps. Here s a look at when to have your costume and candy bucket ready for the frightful festivities, or when your doorbell might start to chime. Chicago While most suburbs publish their hours ahead of Oct. 31, the city of Chicago does not have designated trick-or-treat times. Hours may vary by neighborhood hours, with some offering Halloween-specific events. According to Next Door s Treat Map, Sauganash and Edgebrook are two of Chicago s most popular neighborhoods for trick-or-treating. While the Edgebrook Sauganash Chamber of Commerce does not have hours posted for Saturday, it s a safe bet to he