KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Communities across the Monadnock Region are preparing for Halloween, with trick-or-treating hours, costume parades and trunk-or-treat events planned for this Saturday, Oct. 31.

Most participating towns have set evening hours, although some communities do not establish official town-wide times.

Trick-or-Treating Hours by Town

Acworth: No set town-wide hours.

Alstead: No set town-wide hours. The Alstead Police Department will hold its annual trunk-or-treat at Millot Green from 3 to 5 p.m.

Antrim: 5 to 8 p.m.

Bennington: 5 to 7 p.m.

Charlestown: No set town-wide hours. Police recommend 5 to 8 p.m.

Chesterfield: 5 to 7 p.m.

Dublin: 5 to 7 p.m. Check with the town to confirm this year’s hours.

Fitzwilliam: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Gilsum: 5 to 7 p.m.

Greenfield: 6 to 8 p.m.

Hancock: 5 to 7 p.m.

Harrisville: 5 to 7 p.m.

Hillsborough: 5 to 8 p.m.

Hinsdale: 5 to 8 p.m.

Jaffrey: 6 to 8 p.m.

Keene: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Langdon: 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Marlborough: 5:30 to 8 p.m. A Fire Department costume parade begins at 6 p.m.

Marlow: 5 to 7 p.m.

New Ipswich: 5 to 7 p.m.

Peterborough: 5 to 7 p.m.

Rindge: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Surry: 5 to 7 p.m.

Swanzey: 5 to 8 p.m.

Temple: 6 to 8 p.m.

Winchester: 5 to 8 p.m.

Additional regional listings include these hours, but families should verify them with their municipalities before making plans. Granite State Guide and WMUR’s 2026 trick-or-treat schedule provide additional statewide information.

Family-Friendly Halloween Events

In addition to traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating, several communities offer opportunities for families to celebrate together.

Alstead: The annual trunk-or-treat at Millot Green gives children a chance to collect candy from participating vehicles before the evening’s festivities.

Marlborough: Children can take part in the Fire Department’s costume parade at 6 p.m.

Peterborough: A trunk-or-treat event is listed for 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Grove Street, in front of 1 Grove St., according to regional event listings. Confirm details with Peterborough Recreation before attending.

Halloween Safety Reminders

Police departments and public safety officials encourage families to take precautions while trick-or-treating. Children should carry flashlights or glow sticks, wear reflective materials when possible, use sidewalks and crosswalks, and remain alert around vehicles. Younger children should be accompanied by an adult.

Drivers should slow down in residential neighborhoods, watch for children crossing streets and use extra caution around parked vehicles and driveways.

For the most current information, check your town’s website, recreation department or police department’s social media pages. Schedules and special events may change as Halloween approaches.