Trick-or-treat in Columbus and central Ohio for 2025 largely hinges on the local community’s chosen date, with a regional preference guided by MORPC recommendations. The most commonly cited plan is for trick-or-treat to be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, especially when Halloween (October 31) falls on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. However, individual cities may adjust or confirm their exact times, so it’s important to check your specific community’s schedule. What to expect and how to verify
- Regional guidance: MORPC has historically recommended Thursday, October 30, 2025, as the central date, with the understanding that communities can opt to keep or modify their own timing. [Central Ohio Trick or Treat MORPC guidance]
- Common patterns: When Halloween falls on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, many communities hold Beggar’s Night on the Thursday before October 31. If Halloween falls on Monday through Thursday, some communities still schedule trick-or-treat on October 31. Always confirm with your city or neighborhood for the exact date and hours. [2025 Trick-Or-Treat Schedule around Columbus]
- Local variations: Several Columbus-area cities publish their own Trick-or-Treat Night windows (for example, Worthington lists a 6:00–8:00 p.m. window on October 31, while some suburbs may opt for October 30). Check your city’s official calendar or the local tourism/parks department pages for precise times. [Worthington Trick or Treat Night][Halloween 2025 trick or treat dates and times around Colum bus]
Practical steps to pin down your date
- Identify your community: Columbus proper and nearby suburbs (Gahanna, Dublin, Grandview Heights, Worthington, Bexley, Grove City, etc.) each publish their own Beggar’s Night details. Start with your city’s official website or a trusted local events calendar. [Central Ohio Trick or Treat MORPC guidance]
- Check for weather contingencies: In years with inclement weather, dates are rarely moved and many communities will not reschedule. Be mindful of possible changes on the day and verify as Halloween approaches. [2025 Trick or Treat Beggar’s Night in Columbus]
- Look for updated announcements: Local media outlets and city blogs frequently publish a consolidated list of dates and times for the region as October approaches. [Halloween 2025 trick or treat dates and times around Columbus]
Direct answer
- For 2025, the commonly followed date in central Ohio is Thursday, October 30, 2025, per MORPC guidance and regional practice when Halloween falls on a weekend. However, you should verify the exact date and hours for your specific community, as some neighborhoods and cities may schedule on October 31 or on different time windows. [Central Ohio Trick or Treat MORPC guidance][2025 Trick-Or-Treat Schedule around Columbus][Worthington Trick or Treat Night]
