Trick-or-treating in 2025 is typically scheduled for Thursday, October 30 in many Central Ohio communities, with local cities often following the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission’s guidance that when Halloween falls on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, Trick or Treat is held on the preceding Thursday; when Halloween falls on a Monday–Thursday, many communities hold it on October 31. Specific neighborhoods or municipalities may set their own hours, so it’s best to verify with your local city or township for the exact date and start/end times.

Key points to confirm for your area:

• Date: Most Central Ohio communities observe Trick or Treat on Thursday, October 30, 2025 (or the local equivalent if a special arrangement is posted).

• Time: Common windows are roughly 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in many suburbs, though some places use 5:30–8:00 PM or different local blocks; check your city’s official site or announcements.

• Local variations: Even within a region, cities may designate their own hours or have rain date rules; the MORPC guidance is a recommended date, not a universal mandate.

• National context: There is also a broader discussion in media about typical start times (often around sunset, generally 5:30–8:00 PM) and safety considerations, but these are not official enforcement rules.

If you’d like, I can look up the exact Trick-or-Treat date and times for a specific city or neighborhood you’re in (e.g., Dublin, New Albany, or your own town) and provide a concise date-time window.