Halloween Activities
Trick-or-Treating
The City of Madison does not have official Trick-or-Treating hours.
Recommended hours: 4:00pm – 8:00pm on October 31.
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.
- 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.
Downtown Madison Family Halloween
Date: 2025 TBD, 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: State Street and Capitol Square
Trick-or-treating for young children and their families, ages 12 and under.
Hayrides around the Capitol Square
Tour the Capitol Square with Madison Parks aboard a haywagon!
