Ready for Halloween? Here are trick-or-treat hours for your Centre County neighborhood
As leaves continue falling and October draws to a close, families across the country are preparing for Halloween. Now, there’s no better time to stock up on candy and prepare your costumes for the big day.
This year, Oct. 31 falls on a Thursday. Most municipalities across Centre County are prepared to host their community trick-or-treating hours that very day.
To help get our readers ready for Halloween, the Centre Daily Times has rounded up the dates and times for trick-or-treating across the county, according to local officials. Expect this list to receive updates accordingly as more municipalities unveil their trick-or-treating schedules.
Centre County trick-or-treating hours
Here’s a brief look at this Halloween’s expected trick-or-treating hours as of Oct. 25, according to Centre County Emergency Communications and 911:
- Bellefonte Borough: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Benner Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Boggs Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Burnside Township: No set time or date yet, Centre County 911 says
- Centre Hall Borough: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- College Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Curtin Township: No set time or date, but most residents tend to follow Howard Township, Centre County 911 says
- Ferguson Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Gregg Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Haines Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Halfmoon Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Harris Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Howard Borough: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Howard Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Huston Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Liberty Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Marion Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Milesburgh Borough: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Millheim Borough: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Patton Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Penn Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Philipsburg Borough: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Port Matilda Borough: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Potter Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Rush Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Snow Shoe Borough: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Snow Shoe Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Spring Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- State College borough: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Taylor Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Union Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Unionville Borough: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Walker Township: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Worth Township: No set time or date, but most residents tend to follow Port Matilda, Centre County 911 says
Additionally, families might want to check out trunk-or-treat events scattered throughout Centre County. These opportunities, in addition to other entertainment offerings, feature approachable fun for the whole family at little or no cost.
Local meteorologists expect pleasant weather on Halloween. Potentially record-setting warmth is on tap for the State College area, while some late-night showers could bring much-needed rain to central Pennsylvania.
Staying safe on Halloween
Whether you’re heading out to escort trick-or-treaters or grabbing some candy for yourself, it’s important to take simple steps to stay safe on Halloween.
Here are a few pointers to keep in mind, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the American Red Cross:
- Try to wear a flame-resistant costume. Costumes made at home should use flame-resistant fabrics like polyester or nylon.
- Wear bright, reflective costumes or add strips of reflective tape to improve visibility.
- Avoid costumes that are long enough to become a trip hazard and masks that can obscure vision.
- Test costume makeup before Halloween to see if it might produce a rash, redness, swelling or other signs of irritation from an allergy.
- Avoid decorative contact lenses, as they may increase the risk of eye injury.
- Inspect candy before eating to look for allergens, choking hazards or treats with signs of tampering, such as an unusual color or torn label. If your children might be tempted to snack on candy while trick-or-treating, have them eat a snack before leaving home.
- Make sure children know where they’re going. Accompany them between houses when possible.
- Walk on sidewalks or, if a sidewalk isn’t available, walk along the edge of the road while facing traffic. Be sure to look both ways, cross only at corners and avoid crossing between cars or running across yards.
- Visit homes that have porch lights lit. Accept treats at the door, but never go inside a stranger’s home.
If you’re hosting trick-or-treaters this Halloween, be sure to light your walkways and sweep obstacles from your sidewalks, steps and porch to prevent tripping.
This story was originally published October 30, 2024 at 6:00 AM.
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