Whether you’re taking your little ones to trick or treat, or passing out candy at home, here is the Beggar’s Night or Trick or Treat Schedule around Columbus. Don’t forget to drive carefully on these days, while kids are out walking around and hopped up on sugar.
If you’re looking for safer trick-or-treating (with businesses and community groups) or trunk or treating around Columbus, check out this list with community events with Trick or Treating or Trunk or Treating in Columbus. There are also over 100+ fall and Halloween events around Columbus for families and adults that you don’t want to miss this year!
Need a costume? If you don’t know what to dress up as for all of these Halloween events, check out these 100 Cheap and Easy DIY Halloween Costumes.
Don’t forget – there are plenty of places to eat free or cheap on Halloween, including Chipotle, Krispy Kreme, and more!
2020 Trick or Treat Beggar’s Night in Columbus
Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31, 2020, and most communities avoid holding trick or treat on Friday and Saturday evenings. Therefore, many communities are electing to have trick or treat, or beggar’s night, on Thursday, October 29.
As 2020 has gone, schedule is subject to change and cancellation. We’ve added links so you can keep up with any changes. Recommended safety precautions include
- Everyone wear masks (either as part of a costume, or just as a nose/mouth covering)
- Don’t allow children to reach into a candy bowl. Candy should be handed out by an adult or put in individual grab bags.
- Parents should go with children in order to ensure they are following precautions and are waiting their turn at stops
- Stay in family groups, or within groups with whom you have regular exposure.
- Sanitize hands frequently
- Stay home if anyone is the household is feeling sick. Candy isn’t that important. A Halloween candy hunt around the house will entertain any child who has to miss out on trick or treat in 2020.
Trick-or-Treat Schedule around Columbus on Halloween, Thursday, October 29, 2020
Many communities opt to use the recommendations from MORPC (Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission). Local government members support a unified trick-or-treat date for the region.
- When Halloween, October 31, falls on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, Trick or Treat is held the Thursday prior to October 31.
- When October 31 falls on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, Trick or Treat is held on October 31.
Local communities maintain the authority to change or keep their trick-or-treat date and time. In the event of inclement weather, the recommended date will not change.
Bexley October 29, 5:30-7:00
Blendon Township October 29, 6:00-8:00
Buckeye Lake October 29, 5:30 – 7 pm. The Licking County Health Department is working closely with Licking County City and Village mayors to safely offer Beggars Night (Trick-or-Treat) on Thursday, October 29th from 5:30 pm to 7 pm.
Canal Winchester October 29, 5:30-7:00
Columbus October 29, 6:00-8:00 per MORPC’s recommendation; time tba
Dublin October 29, 6:00-8:00. The City is monitoring the advice from the Franklin County and State of Ohio Health Departments and we hope to have decisions and recommendations in early October.
Etna Township October 29, 5:30 – 7 pm The Licking County Health Department is working closely with Licking County City and Village mayors to safely offer Beggars Night (Trick-or-Treat) on Thursday, October 29th from 5:30 pm to 7 pm.
Gahanna October 29, 6:00-8:00, per MORPC’s recommendation
Granville October 29, 5:30-7:00 The Licking County Health Department is working closely with Licking County City and Village mayors to safely offer Beggars Night (Trick-or-Treat) on Thursday, October 29th from 5:30 pm to 7 pm.
Grove City October 29, 6:00-8:00. Beggar’s Night and Boo off Broadway are held at the same time. Boo off Broadway is an annual, family-friendly alternative to the traditional door-to-door Beggars’ Night allows children to dress in costume and safely collect candy and other goodies from area businesses and civic organizations.
Hamilton Township October 29, 6:00-8:00
Heath October 29, 5:30-7:00 The Licking County Health Department is working closely with Licking County City and Village mayors to safely offer Beggars Night (Trick-or-Treat) on Thursday, October 29th from 5:30 pm to 7 pm.
Hebron October 29, 5:30-7:00 The Licking County Health Department is working closely with Licking County City and Village mayors to safely offer Beggars Night (Trick-or-Treat) on Thursday, October 29th from 5:30 pm to 7 pm.
Hilliard October 29, 6:00-8:00
Johnstown October 29, 5:30-7:00 The Licking County Health Department is working closely with Licking County City and Village mayors to safely offer Beggars Night (Trick-or-Treat) on Thursday, October 29th from 5:30 pm to 7 pm
Kirkersville October 29, 5:30-7:00 The Licking County Health Department is working closely with Licking County City and Village mayors to safely offer Beggars Night (Trick-or-Treat) on Thursday, October 29th from 5:30 pm to 7 pm.
Newark October 29, 5:30-7:00 The Licking County Health Department is working closely with Licking County City and Village mayors to safely offer Beggars Night (Trick-or-Treat) on Thursday, October 29th from 5:30 pm to 7 pm.
Orange Township October 29, 6:00-8:00 per MORPC’s recommendation
Pickerington October 29, 6:00-8:00. Follows the schedule set forth by MORPC. If Halloween, October 31, falls on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, then “Trick or Treat” will be held the prior Thursday. If Halloween falls on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, then “Trick or Treat” will be held on that day.
Pickerington Tots Trick or Treat – October 29, from 1:30pm – 2:30pm at Pickerington City Hall. Children 2-5 years old accompanied by an adult may wear their favorite costumes as they stroll through the decorated halls and offices of City Hall while receiving a few goodies from the disguised employees. Take pictures with the 12′ Frankenstein or the friendly witches and ghosts along the way. Be sure to stop outside and see visitors from the Police Department, Violet Township Fire Department and the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Department.
Prairie Township October 29, 6:00-8:00 rain or shine
Sunbury October 29, 6:00-8:00
Thornville October 29, 6:00-8:00
Upper Arlington October 29, 6:00-8:00 Follows the schedule set forth by MORPC.
Westerville October 29, 6:00-8:00. Please note that trick or treat is not an official, City-sponsored event. The City joins most communities in central Ohio, coordinating Trick-or-Treat via the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC).
Worthington October 29, 6:00-8:00. Trick-or-Treat night in the City of Worthington is moving to Thursday, October 29th in 2020. All trick-or-treaters and treat givers are encouraged to follow important health and safety guidelines to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Trick-or-Treat takes place rain or shine and will not be cancelled or postponed in the event of inclement weather. Parents are urged to use sound judgment and common sense when considering whether to participate in trick-or-treat this year.
Village of Baltimore October 29, 6:00-7:30
Village of Lithopolis October 29, 5:30-7:00
Mansfield October 29, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
New Albany October 29, 6-8 pm
Washington Courthouse October 29, 6:00-8:00 pm
Shawnee Hills October 29, 5-8 p.m. The extended time allows for kids to take extra time to allow for appropriate distancing from other groups of kids.
Bremen October 29, 6-7:30 pm
Groveport October 29, 5:30-7 pm
Lancaster October 29, 6-7:30 pm
London October 29, 6-8 pm
Reynoldsburg October 29, 6-8 pm
Pataskala October 29, 5:30-7 pm. Date has been chosen to comply with the Licking County Health Department
Village of Riverlea October 29, 6-8 pm
Village of Somerset October 29, 5:30-7 pm
Chillicothe October 29 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. Trick or Treat in Chillicothe and townships throughout Ross County will take place at the same time this year.
Violet Township October 29 from 6-8 pm
Historic Roscoe Village, October 29, 4 to 5 p.m. The Shops of Roscoe Village
Trick-or-Treat Schedule around Columbus on Saturday, October 31, 2020
Bellefontaine Saturday, October 31, 3:00-5:00. All of Logan County will be holding trick or treat at this time.
Village of Lakeview October 31, 3:00-5:00. All of Logan County will be holding trick or treat at this time.
Russells Point October 31, 3:00-5:00. All of Logan County will be holding trick or treat at this time.
Genoa Township October 31, 6:00-8:00. Genoa Township has designated October 31 as Trick or Treat night, despite what day of the week the date falls upon. Neighboring Westerville will hold Trick or Treat on October 29, 2020. Trick or Treat Village in Genoa Township is cancelled for 2020.
Marble Cliff October 31, 6-8 p.m.
Marion October 31, 5:30-7:30. In 1999, Marion City Council passed legislation which set “Trick-or-Treat” night within the City of Marion for October 31 of each year between the hours of 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm, unless October 31 falls on a Sunday. If October 31 falls on a Sunday, “Trick-or-Treat” night will be observed on the preceding Saturday.
Marysville October 31, 6:00-8:00
Mechanicsburg October 31, 6:00-8:00. Mechanicsburg’s trick or treat for local residents will occur annually ON Halloween – October 31st. the only exception to this rule occurs with 10/31 falls on a Friday. In those years, Trick or Treat will take place on that Thursday, 10/30.
Ostrander October 31, 6:00-8:00
Plain City October 31, 6:00-8:00
Powell October 31, 6:00-8:00
Richwood October 31, 5:00-7:00
Commercial Point October 31, 6-8 pm
Amanda October 31: Halloween parade, 4-4:30 pm, followed by Trick or Treating from 6-7:30 pm, and Movie Night downtown at 8 pm
Circleville October 31, 4-6 pm
Delaware October 31, 6-8 pm
Village of Ashville: October 31 from 4-5:30
Coshocton October 31 from 5-6:30 pm
Grandview Heights October 31, 6-8 pm
Mount Vernon October 31, 4-7 pm
Zanesville October 31, 5:30-7 pm
Magnetic Springs: October 31, 5-6:30 p.m.
Ashley: October 31, 5:00-6:30 If Delaware County is at Level 3 (Red) on the Ohio Public Health Advisory System (Covid-19 Tracking), Trick-or-Treat Event will be cancelled.
Mount Gilead: October 31 from 4:30-6 p.m.
Marengo October 31 from 5:00-6:30pm
Bucyrus October 31, 2-4 pm
Centerburg October 31, 5:30-7 pm
Galena CANCELLED for 2020
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Thank you! It was initially listed on their calendar on October 31 when I made these updates in September. I’ve made the change.
Hi there, Pataskala is reported in your article as Oct 31, but according to the city of Pataskala link below, it is the 29th.
http://www.cityofpataskalaohio.gov/trick-or-treat-for-the-city-of-pataskala/
Thank you!
Worthington links to a 2019 article. 2020 is on Thursday.
There isn’t much, but here is the community trunk or treat options for the week. It won’t be the first cold and rainy Halloween – bundle up and grab some umbrellas! Kids are happy just hitting a few houses usually. If you have friends or family nearby, you could drive to their houses to collect larger hauls (since they won’t pass out as many in the rain).
Are they doin anything on wed night since its going to be pretty nasty out. Thursday
Got it – October 31 from 6-8 pm. I’ve added it to the list.
Do you have any information on Commercial Point? It’s not listed?
Thank you! I have made the correction to Thursday, October 31. I keep having it in my mind that the 31st is a Wednesday (from last year)
Start of the article is wrong…. Which day is it?
Wednesday or the 31st?
As Wednesday is the 30th and the 31st is Thursday
Thanks
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https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/trick-treat-schedule-around-columbus/
>>> 2019 Trick or Treat Beggar’s Night in Columbus
>>>Most communities are having trick or treat on Wednesday, October 31, 2019.
>>> Schedule is subject to change – we’ve added links so you can keep up with any changes.