Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Events 2023| 12:40PM / Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | |
Halloween falls on Tuesday this year. Some communities may hold their trick-or-treating hours on the weekend. 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.
NORTH COUNTY: First Halloween " Boo Boo Bus" hosted by Northern Berkshire EMS will be stopping at various sites in Clarksburg, North Adams and Williamstown on Sunday, Oct. 29, for about 15-20 minutes with candy, costumes and decorations. Children encouraged to dress up in their costumes. Schedule is as follows:
1. Clarksburg Elementary School: 3 p.m.
2. Uno Park: 3:25 p.m.
3. North Adams Police Station, Holden St.: 3:45 p.m.
4. Mohawk Forest: 4:05 p.m.
5. Kemp Park (Sullivan School): 4:25 p.m.
6. Joe Wolfe Field: 4:45 p.m.
7. Brayton Hill: 5:10 p.m.
8. Greylock Ave.: 5:30 p.m.
9. Greylock School: 5:50 p.m.
10. The Spruces: 6:10 p.m.
Trick-or-Treat hours on Halloween unless otherwise noted
Adams: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Pumpkin Walk at the Visitors Center runs from Oct. 28-29. The Lion's Club Halloween parade begins at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29, from the Adams Community Bank parking lot and will be led down Park Street by the Hoosac Valley band to the Visitors Center. Participants should gather at the bank by 2:30 p.m. If rain, go to the Visitors Center.
Becket: 5 to 7 p.m.
Cheshire: 5:30 to 7 p.m.; Costume parade canceled because of rain; stop by the haunted police station on Halloween for goodies.
Clarksburg: 5 to 7 p.m.; Clarksburg School's annual Haunted Hayride is Saturday, Oct. 14, 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Clarksburg State Forest. Tickets are $10/$5.
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. 28, 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; trunk-or-treat is Sunday, Oct. 29, from 1 to 2:30 at the school; Camp of No Return: Trail of Terror hosted by HinsdaleDayz.org runs Oct. 28-29 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Camp Romaca, 380 Longview Ave. Fee is $10 adults; 45 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. 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 (pumpkin in the window at participating stores); more Halloween events here.
Monterey: 5 to 7.
*Mount Washington: No designated times
New Ashford: 5 to 7.
New Marlborough: 5 to 7.
North Adams: 5:30 to 7 p.m. NBCC downtown trick-or-treat Friday, Oct. 27, from 4:30 to 6.
Otis: Trunk-or-treat on Friday, Oct. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. Open to children who have already registered.
*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. 28, at 121 Bushee Lane. Cost is $8; $4 for children 12 and younger.
Pittsfield: 5 to 7 p.m.; Halloween parade returns this year on Friday, Oct. 27, and steps off from the corner of Tyler and Smith streets at 7 p.m. and ends at Woodlawn Avenue.
Readsboro, Vt.: Trunk-or-treat at the school Sunday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 7 p.m.; Halloween event at the Wilmington Community Center from 5 to 6:30 for toddlers through Grade 5.
Richmond: 5 to 7 p.m.
*Sandisfield: No posted hours
Savoy: Savoy Fire Department hosts a trunk-or-treat on Saturday, Oct. 28, at from 2 to 4 at the town park (rain location the fire station).
Sheffield: 5 to 7.
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. 27, for area children; meet at the corner of Main and Pine Streets at 6 p.m. and march to the library for cider, doughnuts and drop-in crafts. Halloween storytime is at 6:30. Jack-o'-Lanterns can be dropped off at the library before 5:30. Rain cancels the parade only.
West Stockbridge: 4 to 6 p.m.; Town Hall Halloween party begins at 6 in the gym.
Washington: Friday, Oct. 27, John FX Keator Memorial Pumpkin Walk from 6 to 10 at the town park with hay rides, bonfire, jack-o'-lanterns and refreshments. No pets.
Williamstown: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Windsor: Trunk or Treat at the town park, Saturday, Oct. 28, 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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