Trick-or-Treat Hours Guide for Greater Milwaukee Area 2026
Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31, 2026, and most Greater Milwaukee communities are holding trick-or-treat on Halloween itself.
Hours can vary significantly—even between neighboring communities or between a city and town with the same name. Check the schedule carefully before heading out, and verify the details with the municipality before Halloween. This guide was last updated September 17, 2026.
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Search the 2026 Trick-or-Treat Map
Search by community or select a region. Every marker shows the confirmed date and time.
Saturday, October 31, 2026
1–4 p.m.
Fox Point: 1–4 p.m. View the Village of Fox Point’s official announcement.
Glendale: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 1–4 p.m. See the City of Glendale’s official calendar.
Bayside: 1–4 p.m. The Village of Bayside schedule confirms the community’s traditional daytime hours.
River Hills: 1–4 p.m. View the River Hills trick-or-treat details.
Shorewood: 1–4 p.m. View the confirmed Shorewood schedule.
Whitefish Bay: 1–4 p.m. View the confirmed Whitefish Bay schedule.
3–6 p.m.
Pleasant Prairie: 3–6 p.m. The village follows this schedule when Halloween falls on a Saturday or Sunday. View the Pleasant Prairie details.
4–6 p.m.
Mukwonago Village: 4–6 p.m. View the Village of Mukwonago schedule.
Oak Creek: 4–6 p.m. Oak Creek’s Halloween Safe Site at the Oak Creek Historical Society is also scheduled during these hours. View the Oak Creek trick-or-treat details.
West Bend: 4–6 p.m. View the confirmed West Bend schedule.
4–7 p.m.
Franklin: 4–7 p.m. View the City of Franklin schedule.
Grafton Village: 4–7 p.m. Participating homes should have their porch lights on. View the Village of Grafton details.
Greendale: 4–7 p.m. View the confirmed Greendale schedule.
Greenfield: 4–7 p.m. View the Greenfield schedule.
Mequon: 4–7 p.m. Mequon holds trick-or-treat on Halloween when October 31 falls on a Saturday or Sunday. View the City of Mequon announcement.
Mukwonago Town: 4–7 p.m. The town changed the date printed in its activity guide and subsequently confirmed October 31. View the corrected Town of Mukwonago schedule.
New Berlin: 4–7 p.m. The city traditionally holds trick-or-treat on the final Saturday in October, which is Halloween in 2026. View the New Berlin details.
Pewaukee City: 4–7 p.m. View the City of Pewaukee schedule.
West Allis: 4–7 p.m. View the confirmed West Allis schedule.
5–7 p.m.
Delafield Town: 5–7 p.m. The town’s hours differ from the City of Delafield. View the Town of Delafield schedule.
Racine: 5–7 p.m. View the City of Racine’s Halloween announcement.
South Milwaukee: 5–7 p.m. City policy places trick-or-treat on Halloween when October 31 falls on a Saturday. View the South Milwaukee details.
Waukesha: 5–7 p.m. View the confirmed City of Waukesha schedule.
5–7:30 p.m.
Brookfield City: 5–7:30 p.m. The city consistently holds trick-or-treat on Halloween. View the City of Brookfield schedule.
5–8 p.m.
Cedarburg City: 5–8 p.m. View the confirmed Cedarburg schedule.
Delafield City: 5–8 p.m. View the City of Delafield schedule.
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Elm Grove: 5:30–7:30 p.m. View the Elm Grove schedule.
Menomonee Falls: 5:30–7:30 p.m. Participating homes should turn on their porch lights. View the Menomonee Falls schedule.
6–8 p.m.
Brookfield Town: 6–8 p.m. These hours differ from the neighboring City of Brookfield. View the Town of Brookfield schedule.
Oconomowoc: 6–8 p.m. View the confirmed Oconomowoc schedule.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Thiensville: 3–6 p.m. View the Village of Thiensville’s official schedule.
Genesee Town: 4–7 p.m. Genesee holds trick-or-treat on the fourth Sunday of October rather than Halloween. View the Town of Genesee schedule.
Communities Awaiting 2026 Confirmation
As of September 17, published 2026 hours could not yet be confirmed for the following communities:
Brown Deer
Butler
Chenequa
Cudahy
Dousman
Eagle Town
Germantown
Grafton Town
Hales Corners
Hartland
Kenosha
Kewaskum
Lannon
Lisbon
Merton
Milwaukee
Mount Pleasant
Muskego
Nashotah
Newburg
North Prairie
Port Washington
Richfield
Slinger
Somers
St. Francis
Sussex
Vernon
Wales
Wauwatosa
West Milwaukee
These communities should not be assumed to be following their 2025 schedules. Additional times can be checked through the continuously updated Wisconsin trick-or-treat directory.
Halloween at Hart Park in Wauwatosa
Families can celebrate Halloween at Hart Park in Wauwatosa during a five-hour community festival presented by The Empowerment Group LLC.
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Festival hours: Noon–5 p.m.
Location: Hart Park, 7300 W. Chestnut Street, Wauwatosa
Admission: Festival admission is free; an optional Kids Zone wristband costs $15
Costumes: Encouraged
Free activities include trick-or-treating with community resource tables from 2–4 p.m., a Halloween parade at 2 p.m., live entertainment, food trucks, a shopping marketplace and free books for children.
The optional Kids Zone wristband includes premium activities such as Nerf battles, horseback riding, face painting, a basketball game and other designated children’s activities.
View the Halloween at Hart Park event listing for updates before attending.
Important: This festival is separate from Wauwatosa’s residential trick-or-treat schedule, which had not yet been announced when this guide was updated.
Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips
Visit homes displaying an illuminated porch or exterior light.
Add reflective tape or lights to dark costumes.
Carry a flashlight, especially during evening hours.
Use sidewalks and designated crossings whenever possible.
Make sure masks do not obstruct a child’s vision.
Inspect candy before children begin eating it.
Confirm local hours shortly before Halloween in case a municipality changes its schedule.
More Wisconsin Trick-or-Treat Guides
Planning beyond the Milwaukee area? Browse the Green Bay-area trick-or-treat schedule and Madison-area trick-or-treat guide.
Have fun, stay visible and remember that a porch light is the usual signal that a household is participating.
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