When are Centre County trick-or-treat dates and times this Halloween? See the full list

Matt DiSanto
·4 min read

As October rolls along into the thick of the fall season, there’s no better time to stock up on candy and treats — especially with Halloween rapidly approaching.

This year, Oct. 31 falls on a Tuesday. Most municipalities in Centre County are slated to host their community trick-or-treating hours on that very day.

To help readers get ready for Halloween, the Centre Daily Times has rounded up the dates and times for trick-or-treating across the country, according to local officials. This list will receive updates accordingly as additional townships unveil their dates and times.

Centre County trick-or-treat hours

Here’s a brief overview of this Halloween’s trick-or-treating hours as of Oct. 13, according to Centre County Emergency Communications and 911:

  • Bellefonte Borough: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Benner Township: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Boggs Township: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Burnside Township: No set time or date

  • Centre Hall Borough: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • College Township: Tuesday, 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: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Gregg Township: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

  • Haines Township: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Halfmoon Township: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Harris Township: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Howard Borough: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Howard Township: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Huston Township: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Liberty Township: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Marion Township: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Miles Township: Saturday, Oct. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Milesburg Borough: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Millheim Borough: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Patton Township: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Penn Township: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Philipsburg Borough: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Port Matilda Borough: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Potter Township: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Rush Township: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Snow Shoe Borough: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Snow Shoe Township: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Spring Township: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • State College Borough: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Taylor Township: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Union Township: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Unionville Borough: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Walker Township: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • Worth Township: No set time or date, but most residents tend to follow Port Matilda Borough, Centre County 911 says

Municipalities in the Centre Region Council of Governments (Bellefonte and State College Boroughs, plus College, Ferguson, Halfmoon, Harris and Patton townships) have a trick-or-treating rain date scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 1.

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Staying safe while trick-or-treating

If you’re heading out with children to collect candy (or grabbing some for yourself as a child at heart), it’s important to take easy steps to stay safe.

Here are a few pointers to keep in mind while trick-or-treating on Halloween this year, according to the American Red Cross:

  • Trick-or-treaters must see and be seen. Instead of masks, use face makeup for costumes to keep vision clear. Send your kids out with flashlights, add reflective tape to dark costumes and trick-or-treat bags and try to wear light-colored clothing.

  • Use flame-resistant costumes.

  • Make sure kids know where they’re going. Accompany children from door to door when possible.

  • Be cautious around animals — especially dogs.

  • Walk, don’t run. You’ve got all night!

  • Only visit homes that have porch lights on. Accept treats at the door and never go inside a stranger’s home.

  • Walk on sidewalks. If sidewalks are not available, walk at the edge of the roadway while facing traffic. Be sure to look both ways, cross only at corners and avoid crossing between cars or cutting across yards.

  • Have a grown-up check candy before eating. Remove loose candy, open packages and choking hazards, and discard any items whose brands are not familiar.

Additionally, consider the following tips if you are hosting any trick-or-treaters this Halloween:

  • Light your homes and walkways so incoming trick-or-treaters can see.

  • Sweep obstacles from your sidewalks and steps, and clear your porch from obstacles that could trip any construed guests.

Halloween falls on Tuesday, Oct. 31 in 2023.
Halloween falls on Tuesday, Oct. 31 in 2023.