Madison, Downtown, Wisconsin Trick-or-Treat

Remember to turn your porch lights on if you're handing out candy & treats.

Follow these trick-or-treat safety tips for a safe and Happy Halloween!

Historical Trick-or-Treat Information

• 2025
  Wednesday, October 29, 2025
  3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  

  State Street & Capitol Square

  Hay Rides around the Capitol Square, crafts, art projects, stories and songs, trick or treat at participating businesses, and more!

  Stick around after trick-or-treating fun for YOUR Downtown Movie Night with Madison Parks.

  
  Source: Madison Downtown Business Improvement District website
• 2022
  Wednesday, October 26, 2022
  3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  

  State Street & Capitol Square

  Halloween fun for families and kids 12 & under

  Special Kids in the Rotunda shows and festive Halloween photos at Overture Center, Madison Parks Hay Rides around the Capitol Square, crafts, art projects, stories and songs, trick or treat at 75 participating businesses, and more!

  
  Source: Madison Downtown Business Improvement District website
• 2020
  CANCELLED
  
  Source: City of Madison website

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