Note: The City of Milwaukee Trick or Treat was originally scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 26 from 1-4 p.m., but it has been rescheduled to Friday, October 31st from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Break out the candy buckets and costumes for Halloween 2025! A few Milwaukee-area communities will hold trick-or-treat on Friday, Oct. 31, but most communities will celebrate the weekend before Halloween. Leave the porch light on for the little ghosts and goblins visiting your door after dark.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect neighborhood to visit or planning your trick-or-treat route, this guide covers all the best Milwaukee-area trick-or-treat times and dates for 2025.
Trick-or-treating is the highlight for many kids, but the city also offers plenty of other Milwaukee Halloween events and activities, too.
Trick-or-Treat Times in Milwaukee County (2025)
Milwaukee and its surrounding communities offer plenty of trick-or-treating options, with most events taking place on the weekend before Halloween. Here’s the breakdown for Milwaukee County:
- Bayside: Sunday, Oct. 26, 1-4 p.m.
- Brown Deer: Sunday, Oct. 26, 1-4 p.m.
- Cudahy: Friday, Oct. 31, 5-8 p.m.
- Fox Point: Sunday, Oct. 26, 1-4 p.m.
- Franklin: Saturday, Oct. 25, 4-7 p.m.
- Glendale: Sunday, Oct. 26, 1-4 p.m.
- Greendale: Sunday, Oct. 26, 4-7 p.m.
- Greenfield: Sunday, Oct. 26, 4-7 p.m.
- Hales Corners: Sunday, Oct. 26, 4-7 p.m.
- Milwaukee: Friday, October 31st, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Oak Creek: Sunday, Oct. 26, 4-6 p.m.
- River Hills: Sunday, Oct. 26, 1-4 p.m.
- Shorewood: Sunday, Oct. 26, 1-4 p.m.
- South Milwaukee: Saturday, Oct. 25, 5-7 p.m.
- St. Francis: Friday, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m.
- Wauwatosa: Sunday, Oct. 26, 1-4 p.m.
- West Allis: Saturday, Oct. 25, 4-7 p.m.
- West Milwaukee: Saturday, Oct. 25, 4-7 p.m.
- Whitefish Bay: Sunday, Oct. 26, 1-4 p.m.
Trick-or-Treat Times in Ozaukee County (2025)
- Cedarburg (city and town): Saturday, Oct. 25, 5-8 p.m.
- Fredonia: Saturday, Oct. 25, 4-7 p.m.
- Grafton (village): Saturday, Oct. 25, 4-7 p.m.
- Mequon (city): Friday, Oct. 31, 5-8 p.m.
- Port Washington: Saturday, Oct. 25, 4-7 p.m.
- Saukville (village): Saturday, Oct. 25, 4-7 p.m.
- Thiensville: Sunday, Oct. 26, 3-6 p.m.
Washington County Trick-or-Treat Times (2025)
Looking for Halloween fun in Washington County? Here are the scheduled trick-or-treat times for local communities:
- Addison (town): Sunday, Oct. 26, 3-6 p.m.
- Germantown (village): Friday, Oct. 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Hartford: Sunday, Oct. 26, 4-6 p.m.
- Jackson (village): Sunday, Oct. 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Kewaskum (village): Saturday, Oct. 25, 5-7 p.m.
- Newburg: Saturday, Oct. 25, 4-6 p.m.
- Richfield: Saturday, Oct. 25, 3-6 p.m.
- Slinger: Saturday, Oct. 25, 5-7 p.m.
- West Bend (city): Saturday, Oct. 25, 4-6 p.m.
If you’re in Washington County, keep in mind that some communities, like Germantown, hold their trick-or-treating on Halloween Day, while most others opt for the weekend before.
Waukesha County Trick-or-Treat Events (2025)
Waukesha County has a wide range of trick-or-treat times, with some communities celebrating on Halloween night, and others the weekend prior. Here are some of the highlights:
- Big Bend: Friday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
- Brookfield (city): Friday, Oct. 31, 5-7:30 p.m.
- Butler: Friday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
- Delafield (city): Saturday, Oct. 25, 5-8 p.m.
- Delafield (town): Friday, Oct. 31, 4-8 p.m.
- Dousman: Saturday, Oct. 25, 4-7 p.m.
- Eagle (town and village): Saturday, Oct. 25, 4-6 p.m.
- Elm Grove (village): Saturday, Oct. 25, 6-8 p.m.
- Genesee: Sunday, Oct. 26, 4-7 p.m.
- Hartland (village): Friday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
- Lac La Belle: Saturday, Oct. 25, 6-8 p.m.
- Lisbon: Saturday, Oct. 25, 5-8 p.m.
- Menomonee Falls (village): Friday, Oct. 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Merton (village and town): Saturday, Oct. 25, 5-8 p.m.
- Mukwonago (village): Sunday, Oct. 26, 4-6 p.m.
- Muskego: Friday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
- Nashotah: Saturday, Oct. 25, 5-8 p.m.
- New Berlin (city): Saturday, Oct. 25, 4-7 p.m.
- North Prairie: Saturday, Oct. 25, 4-7 p.m.
- Oconomowoc (city): Saturday, Oct. 25, 6-8 p.m.
- Pewaukee (village and city): Saturday, Oct. 25, 4-7 p.m.
- Summit: Saturday, Oct. 25, 6-8 p.m.
- Sussex (village): Saturday, Oct. 25, 6-8 p.m.
- Vernon: Sunday, Oct. 26, 1-3 p.m.
- Waukesha (city): Friday, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m.
- Wales: Sunday, Oct. 26, 4-6 p.m.
Be sure to double-check dates and times for your specific neighborhood to ensure you’re prepared!
Community Trick-or-Treat Events (2025)
- The Corners of Brookfield: Saturday, Oct. 18 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Kids can collect candy from retailers and restaurants, join in themed activities and enjoy live entertainment. Market Square will come alive with Kid Boogie Down’s music, face painting, plus a chance to meet beloved princesses.
- Haunted Halloween on Downer: Saturday, Oct. 18, 1-4 p.m. – Businesses along Historic Downer Ave (Park to Webster) hand out treats for kids and adults.
- Kosciusko Community Center Resource Fair & Trick-or-Treat: Thursday, Oct. 30, 5-7:30 p.m. – Trick-or-treating, music, costume contest, and resource tables at 2201 S. 7th St., Milwaukee. FREE.
- Walker Square Neighborhood Trick or Treat in the Park: When: Sunday, October 26 from 5:30 – 7 p.m.
- Trick or Treat on Silver Spring Drive: Saturday, October 25th from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Trunk or Treat Events Around Milwaukee (2025)
- Trunk or Treat at the Harley-Davidson Museum: Friday, October 24 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. – This free family event offers decked-out cars, trucks & motorcycles, Trick-or-treating from decorated trunks, Live DJ + MOTOR Bar & Restaurant concessions. Costumes encouraged for all ages, and street closures ensure a safe celebration.
- Northside YMCA Trunk-or-Treat: Sunday, October 19th from 1:00-3:00 p.m – Enjoy a safe, daytime trick-or-treating in the MCP parking lot. There’ll be spook-tacularly creative trunks, so be sure to cast your vote for “Best Decorated Vehicle.” Free & open to the community, no registration required.
- Sherman Phoenix Trunk or Treat: Sunday, October 19th from 1 PM – 4 PM at 3536 W. Fond Du Lac Ave.
More Milwaukee Halloween Events
Now that you know where to go trick-or-treating in Milwaukee and surrounding communities in 2025, you can plan the perfect Halloween outing for your family.
For even more festive activities, check out:
- Best Halloween Events for Kids in Milwaukee
- Best Kid-Friendly Haunted Houses in Milwaukee
- Top Halloween Displays in Milwaukee
Halloween Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treating in Milwaukee
Before heading out, keep these Halloween Safety Tips in mind to make sure your Halloween is safe and fun:
- Cross Streets Safely: Always cross the street at designated corners or crosswalks. Avoid darting between parked cars, and remember to use pedestrian signals where available.
- Stay Alert and Aware: Before stepping off the curb, look left, then right, and then left again. Teach your children to remain vigilant and avoid distractions like mobile devices.
- Make Eye Contact with Drivers: Encourage your kids to make eye contact with drivers before crossing the road. This simple gesture can help ensure that the driver sees them and intends to stop.
- Stick to Sidewalks: Use sidewalks whenever possible to keep a safe distance from the road. If sidewalks are unavailable, walk facing oncoming traffic and stay as far to the left as you can.
- Brighten Up: Add reflective tape to your child’s costume or trick-or-treat bag. Consider giving them a flashlight or glow stick to increase visibility.
- Costume Safety: Make sure your child’s costume fits properly to prevent tripping or falling. Avoid masks that obstruct vision, and opt for face paint instead.
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