Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, which means no rushing home from work and no school-night bedtime battles. The whole Stateline is ready to celebrate.
Whether you've got little ones in costume, teens looking for a good scare, or you just want to hand out the best candy on the block, here's everything you need to know.
Trick-or-Treat Hours by Town
All official trick-or-treat hours are on Saturday, Oct 31. Look for porch lights on, and please keep yours on if you're handing out treats.
| Town | Hours |
|---|---|
| Beloit, WI | 5 to 7 PM |
| Janesville, WI | 5:30 to 7:30 PM |
| Milton, WI | 5:30 to 7:30 PM |
| South Beloit, IL | 4:30 to 7 PM |
| Roscoe, IL | 5 to 7 PM |
| Rockton, IL | 5 to 7 PM |
| Rockford, IL | 5:30 to 7:30 PM |
| Loves Park, IL | 5:30 to 7:30 PM |
| Belvidere, IL | 4 to 8 PM |
Times as announced by local municipalities. Double-check your town's website for any last-minute changes.
Downtown Halloween Celebrations
Downtown Beloit Halloween Parade & Party, Sat, Oct 31. Line up at 9:45 AM at Horace White Park for the costume parade, then trick-or-treat at downtown businesses and the Beloit Farmers' Market. There's a magic show at 10:45 AM in Bank First Plaza and a free pumpkin giveaway from noon to 2 PM. This one's a family favorite.
Downtown Janesville Halloweekend, Sat, Oct 24. Downtown trick-or-treating, a Monster Mash dance party, and a Zombie Run. A fun way to kick off Halloween week.
Festival of Frights, Oct 23 to 31. A free drive-through Halloween light display at Sinnissippi Park in Rockford, open dusk to 9 PM. Pile the kids in the car in their pajamas and enjoy.
Trunk-or-Treats Coming Up
Trunk-or-treats are perfect for little ones who aren't ready for a whole neighborhood. Here are a few great ones still ahead:
- Sat, Oct 24, 3 to 4:30 PM: City of South Beloit Trunk N' Treat, South Beloit City Park
- Sat, Oct 24, 3 to 6 PM: Trunk-or-Treat & Terror on North 2nd, Kids Spot, Roscoe
- Sun, Oct 25, 3 to 5 PM: Community Trunk-or-Treat, Loves Park City Hall
- Wed, Oct 28, 6 to 7 PM: Indoor trick-or-treating at the Beloit Boys & Girls Club, 202 Maple Ave
- Fri, Oct 30, 6 to 8 PM: Rock Valley College Trunk-or-Treat, Rockford
- Sat, Oct 31, 5 to 7 PM: Doris Wiles Center of Hope, 2729 Prairie Ave, Beloit
For the Brave: Haunted Houses
Twisted Crypt Haunted House, Rockford. One of the area's best-known haunts, on East State Street. It's open weekends through Oct 31, plus Thursday, Oct 29. Tickets start at $20. Not recommended for little kids or anyone who sleeps with the lights on.
Karnival of Karnage, Belvidere. A longtime local favorite for serious scare-seekers. It's also hosting a trunk-or-treat on Halloween afternoon from 1 to 3 PM. Check its website for haunt hours.
Fall Fun for the Whole Family
Not into scares? There's still plenty of time to soak up fall:
- Skelly's Corn Maze & Fall Festival, Janesville. Open daily 9 AM to 6 PM through Oct 31. Corn maze, pumpkins, and classic farm fun.
- Anderson Japanese Gardens, Rockford. The fall colors are stunning right now, and it's a peaceful break from the sugar rush.
- A local pumpkin patch. Grab one last pumpkin for carving night. Halloween's on a Saturday, so Friday night carving parties are a great tradition to start.
Halloween Safety Tips
A few reminders to keep the night fun for everyone:
- Light it up. Add reflective tape or glow sticks to costumes, and carry a flashlight. It's dark by 6 PM.
- Stick to familiar streets. Trick-or-treat in well-lit neighborhoods and cross at corners.
- Check the candy. Look over treats before anyone digs in, especially for kids with allergies.
- Drive slow. Especially between 4 and 8 PM, when the streets are full of excited kids.
- Look for teal pumpkins. A teal pumpkin on a porch means that house has non-food treats for kids with food allergies.
Homeowners: Make Your House the Stop on the Block
Want to be the house everyone talks about? Keep your walkway clear and well lit, have your treats ready by the door, and set out a pumpkin or two.
And if you've been thinking about selling, there's no better time to notice how welcoming your home feels from the curb. Halloween is a great little "curb appeal check" before the holidays.
Share Your Halloween With Me!
I love seeing how our community celebrates. Tag me @jennifermoran_realtor in your costume photos, decorated porches, and pumpkin carvings. I'll share some of my favorites in my Stories.
Have a safe and happy Halloween, Stateline! And if you're thinking about a move in the new year, I'm always just a call or text away at 608-322-8155.
Jennifer Moran | Moran Homes, EXIT Realty | Serving Beloit, Janesville, Milton, South Beloit, Roscoe, Rockton, Rockford, and Belvidere
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