LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It's time to get a little spooky!
This Halloween season there are so many events to enjoy across Louisville to get you into the spirit.
Trick-or-Treating Times:
Trick or treating in Louisville will be on Halloween Day, Oct. 31.
It is recommended to finish trick or treating before it gets dark to make sure kids are safely indoors. Typically, if a homes porch light is on, the homeowner is welcoming trick or treaters.
Some cities in southern Indiana may have trick-or-treating 6-8:30 p.m. and even some until 9 p.m.
Sunset on Halloween is 6:44 p.m. So be mindful and extra careful as the night gets darker.
Most people spend around an hour or two trick-or-treating.
Where to trick-or-treat:
Louisville:
One of Louisville's most enthusiastic neighborhoods, Hillcrest, always plans a big Halloween celebration.
On the neighborhood's Facebook page: they list some tips if you plan to join them on Oct. 31.
- You can visit any day. It is typically more crowded on the weekend than during the week.
- There are no set times, but it is best to come before 10pm to ensure the lights are still on in the yards.
- Parking is available on Hillcrest or any of the side streets. For the best experience, we recommend parking and walking down the sidewalk. Hillcrest is a VERY busy through street so it is not safe to drive and stop in the middle of the road to view the decor.
- Trick-or-treat is on Halloween night only from 5pm-9pm.
"Please be respectful of the properties when visiting," the post read. "The residents work hard using their own time and money to decorate for the community. We love Halloween and want it to be enjoyable for everyone so the tradition can continue for many years to come."
If you are more interested in truck-or-treating, please make sure to look up events near you. Usually these events are put on by police departments, churches, the YMCA and other organizations.
Other neighborhoods that may be good for trick-or-treating are Napoleon Boulevard, Charleswood Forest, Audubon Park, Eagles Crest off Watterson trail and Hurstbourne, the Highlands, and Cherokee Triangle.
Of course there are lots more neighborhoods but those are good to get you started.
In the St. Matthews’ area, the neighborhood is hosting it's annual Halloween in Brown Park is enjoyed by children of all ages.
This event is on Oct. 19 but it's still promising lots of Halloween fun.
Halloween in Brown Park offers music, games, inflatables, hayrides, and more. The festivities begin at 11 a.m. in Brown Park, at the corner of Kresge Way and Browns Lane, next to Baptist Healthcare.
There is free parking at the doctors building across from the hospital.
Trick-or-treating beings at 11:30 a.m. Over 50 businesses and organizations are set up along the way to give the little “ghosts and goblins” treats and surprises. The entire event concludes at 3:00 p.m.
Here are a few tips for Trick-or-Treating:
Trick or Treating should be fun and safe. Here are some tips to keep them safe this holiday.
- Children should always go out trick or treating accompanied by a responsible adult
- Make sure and stick to the curfew times
- Plan a safe route so parents know where their older kids will be at all times and set a time for their return home.
- Make sure to stay in well lighted areas with lots of people around
- Make sure your child carries a flashlight, glow stick or has reflective tape on their costume to make them more visible to cars.
- Let kids know they should stay together as a group if they're going out Trick or Treat without an adult.