In Upstate NY, trick-or-treating generally starts as early as 5:30 pm with the bulk of the children hitting homes from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, and the last of the trick-or-treating finishing by 8:30 pm.

What time does trick or treat start?

Usually, trick-or-treating begins in communities across the country at sunset — in most cases, around 5:30 or 6 p.m. in your local time zone.

What day is Halloween trick or treat?

Some places also offer early trick-or-treat or trunk-or-treat events when the Oct. 31 holiday falls on a school night, like this year.