Halloween Activities
Trick-or-Treating
The City of Madison does not have official Trick-or-Treating hours.
Recommended hours: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Thursday, October 31, 2022
Trick-or-Treating Safety
- Make sure your costume is visible to vehicles and others.
- Do not use toy weapons as part of any costume.
- Only trick or treat with people you live with.
- Only approach homes that have candy outside or allow you to avoid ringing the doorbell.
- Stay on sidewalks, and obey traffic signs.
- Carry a flashlight.
- Don’t eat any candy until an adult can check it for you.
- Make sure costumes do not impede movement or vision.
Movies with Madison Parks: Hocus Pocus
Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 6:00 pm – 7:40 pm
Location: 100 Block of State Street (between Ian’s Pizza and the Veterans Museum)
Hocus Pocus: A curious youngster moves to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century.
Hayrides around the Capitol Square
Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Capitol Square
Tour the Capitol Square with Madison Parks aboard a haywagon!
Halloween FUN in the Neighborhood Libraries
Come check out these Halloween-inspired events for toddlers, preschoolers and school-age kids at your nearest neighborhood library. Costumes are highly encouraged!
Downtown Madison Family Halloween
Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: State Street and Capitol Square
Trick-or-treating for young children and their families, ages 12 and under. Sponsored by Madison's Central Business Improvement District.
Freakfest
Freakfest 2022 has been canceled.