Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Events 2024
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Halloween falls on a Thursday this year. Some communities may hold their trick-or-treating hours this weekend, ahead of the holiday. Check back as the holiday approaches for what your town is doing.
If you are going door to door, remember to dress appropriately, carry a flashlight and only visit homes with lights on in your neighborhood.
Below is a list of towns holding trick-or-treat hours on Halloween, unless otherwise noted. Those towns that are crossed out have not been confirmed. The towns with the asterisks are the same times every year.
If you don't see your town listed and you know the hours, let us know at info@iberkshires.com.
There are also plenty of other fun holiday-related events happening in the Berkshires, too! If your organization is holding something Halloween related, let us know at info@iberkshires.com.
Trick-or-Treat hours on Halloween unless otherwise noted
Adams: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Lion's Club annual Halloween Parade steps off from the Adams Community Bank parking lot at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27.
Becket: 5 to 7 p.m.
Cheshire: 5:30 to 7 p.m.; Costume parade Sunday, Oct. 27, starting at 1 p.m. from the Community House and ends at the Police Station and annex building for a haunted experience and refreshments. Sponsored by the Police Association and the Cheshire Recreation Committee. Dress in your best costume.
Clarksburg: 5 to 7 p.m.
Dalton: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
*Florida: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Florida Fire Department hosts a "Spooktacular" hay ride starting at the fire station at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, with a 50/50 raffle, bake sale and free refreshments. cost $5 per person; ages 5 and younger free.
Great Barrington: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Hancock: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Hinsdale: 5:30 to 7:30; Camp of No Return: Trail of Terror hosted by HinsdaleDayz.org runs Oct. 26-27 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Camp Romaca, 380 Longview Ave. Fee is $10 adults; $5 children 5 to 12.
Lanesborough: 5 to 7 p.m.
Lee: 5 to 7.
Lenox: 5:30 to 7 p.m.; downtown trick or treat Friday, Oct. 25, from 5:30 to 7 (pumpkin in the window at participating stores).
Monterey: 5 to 7; trick or treat at the Community Center during those hours.
*Mount Washington: No designated times
New Ashford: 5 to 7.
New Marlborough: 5 to 7:30.
North Adams: 5:30 to 7 p.m. NBCC downtown trick-or-treat Friday, Oct. 25, from 4:30 to 6 (stop by iBerkshires!) and free haunted house at the Mohawk Theater from 6 to 9 p.m.
Otis: Trunk or Treat at Otis Ridge on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 8. Register to hand out candy at townofotisrec@gmail.com. More information here.
*Peru: No posted hours
*Pownal, Vt.: No posted hours; Haunted Hayride to benefit the MAU wrestling team from 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, at 121 Bushee Lane. Cost is $5.
Pittsfield: 5 to 7 p.m.; Halloween parade returns this year on Friday, Oct. 25, and steps off from the corner of Tyler and Smith streets at 7 p.m. and ends at Woodlawn Avenue.
Readsboro, Vt.: Halloween: haunted house at Historic Memorial Hall in Wilmington from 4 to 7; Pumpkin Festival at Whitingham Municipal Center from 5 to 7.
Richmond: 5:30 to 7 p.m.; Trunk-or-Treat on Friday, Oct. 25, at the school from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
*Sandisfield: No posted hours
Savoy: Savoy Fire Department hosts a trunk-or-treat on Saturday, Oct. 26, at from 1 to 2 at the town park, rain or shine.
Sheffield: 5 to 7; trunk-or-treat is Friday, Oct. 25, from 5 to 7 in the Town Hall parking lot.
Stamford, Vt.: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Stockbridge: Trick-or-treat 5 to 7. The Halloween Parade and Pumpkin Walk-About will take place on Friday, Oct. 25, for area children; meet at the corner of Main and Pine Streets to march at 6 p.m. to the library for cider, doughnuts and drop-in crafts. More information here.
West Stockbridge: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Town Hall Halloween party begins at 6:30 in the new pavilion; costume contest at 6:45.
Washington: Friday, Oct. 25, John FX Keator Memorial Pumpkin Walk begins at 5 at the town park with hay rides, bonfire, jack-o'-lanterns and refreshments. No pets. Trick-or-treating at 6 p.m.
Williamstown: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Windsor: Trunk or Treat at the town park, Saturday, Oct. 27, 3 to 5 p.m.?
Halloween Safety Tips from the state Department of Fire Services:
* Remind youngsters to cross at crosswalks or corners and not to dart out between parked cars. More children are hit by cars on Halloween than any other single day.
* Children should carry a flashlight or glow sticks; costumes should be bright-colored or have reflective tape to highlight them.
* Be sure all parts of costumes are labeled flame retardant.
* Costumes should not have trailing materials or tails long enough to cause falls.
* If a child is wearing a mask instead of make-up, make sure the eye holes are large enough to see through clearly.
* Make sure your home is well-lit inside and out and that there is a clear path to your door.
* Use a small flashlight or battery-operated tea light in pumpkins instead of a candle.
* Keep decorations like cornstalks and leaves away from heat sources and lit candles.
* Children under 12 should always be with an adult. It’s best to take little ones out early. If older children are going out without you, go over the ground rules first and set a curfew. Have them travel in a group and with a cell phone and flashlight.
* Fireworks are dangerous and illegal in Massachusetts. The ban includes firecrackers, cherry bombs and party poppers.
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