Raleigh sets no official trick-or-treat hours for Saturday, Oct. 31. Free city trunk-or-treats run Oct. 29-31, and the forecast is dry and mild.

Last checked Oct. 27, 2026. Updated each year: the same page carries next year’s dates. Events come from the City of Raleigh’s fall events list.

Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. The City of Raleigh does not set official trick-or-treat hours, and none were posted on the city’s website for 2026 when we checked. Neighborhoods and homeowners associations set their own plans, so check your neighborhood’s email list or HOA. Raleigh Parks holds free trunk-or-treats in the three days before.

Updated Oct. 27: still no official hours from the city; the Oct. 20-24 events are past, the city added Fear Fest for teens on Halloween night, and the forecast is dry.

Who to call

Trunk-or-treats and Halloween events

All free unless a price is shown, according to the city’s list.

Event When Where Ages
Monster Mash Dance and Craft Night ($5, $20 a family) 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 Pullen Community Center 4 and up
Transportation and Treats 4 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 Marsh Creek Community Center All
Lions Park Trunk-Or-Treat 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 Lions Park All
Lake Lynn Trunk-Or-Treat 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 Lake Lynn Park All
Biltmore Hills Trunk-Or-Treat 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 Biltmore Hills Park 3 to 13
The Haunted at the Pines ($5) 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 Carolina Pines Park 10 and up
Pumpkin Palooza ($14) 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 Pullen Park All
Trunk-or-Treat and Pumpkin Parlor 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Center, 401 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. All
Fear Fest: Teens After Dark 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 St. Monica Teen Center 12 to 18

The city’s own listing for Transportation and Treats gives 4 to 7 p.m.; check the event page before you go. Some events ask families to register on the city’s RecLink system.

Halloween night weather

As of Tuesday, Oct. 27, the National Weather Service in Raleigh forecast a partly sunny Saturday with a high near 75 degrees, then a mostly cloudy Halloween night with a low around 56 and a 13% chance of rain. Check the latest forecast on the day.

Trick-or-treating safely

  • Go with an adult or a group, carry a flashlight and add reflective tape to dark costumes.
  • Stay on sidewalks and cross at corners; drivers should slow down in neighborhoods from dusk.
  • Check treats at home before anyone eats them.
  • Visit only homes with a porch light on.

Halloween night is a Saturday this year, and NC State’s homecoming football game is the same day at Carter-Finley Stadium. Expect extra traffic in west Raleigh; see our road closures guide.

What this means for you

  • No citywide hours: follow your neighborhood’s plan.
  • For a contained, well-lit option, pick a city trunk-or-treat Oct. 29-31.
  • Clocks fall back an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1.

More for October: things to do this month and fall festivals and pumpkin patches.

Frequently asked questions

What are the trick-or-treat hours in Raleigh?

The City of Raleigh does not set official trick-or-treat hours, and none were posted for 2026. Halloween falls on Saturday, Oct. 31, and neighborhoods set their own plans.

Where are trunk-or-treats in Raleigh?

City parks host free trunk-or-treats at Lions Park and Lake Lynn Park on Thursday, Oct. 29, Biltmore Hills Park on Friday, Oct. 30, and the Top Greene cultural center on Saturday, Oct. 31. Marsh Creek Community Center holds Transportation and Treats on Oct. 29.

Is there a free Halloween event in Raleigh for kids?

Yes. The city trunk-or-treats Oct. 29-31 are free, and so is Fear Fest: Teens After Dark for ages 12 to 18 on Oct. 31, according to Raleigh Parks.

What is the weather forecast for Halloween in Raleigh?

As of Oct. 27, the National Weather Service in Raleigh forecast a partly sunny Saturday with a high near 75 degrees, then a mostly cloudy night with a low around 56 and a 13% chance of rain.

When is Halloween 2026?

Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Daylight saving time ends the next morning, Sunday, Nov. 1.