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Trick-or-treat hours in Lexington, 2026

Lexington's citywide trick-or-treat hours are Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 6 to 8 pm. Here are the city schedule, a free trunk-or-treat, a Friday festival, a Halloween-week trail and indoor stops for families who want a different way to spend the afternoon.

By Around Lex · Facts checked , some rechecked since · About 3 min read

Quick answers

What are Lexington's trick-or-treat hours in 2026?

Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 6 to 8 pm throughout Lexington. The city lists one citywide time and no separate hours by neighborhood.

Source: lexingtonky.gov, checked .

Is there a rain plan?

None is posted. The city's fall events page lists no rain date or weather change for trick-or-treat.

A weather change would come from the city, so check its page again on Saturday before heading out.

Source: lexingtonky.gov, checked .

How should we check the candy?

The FDA says to eat only commercially wrapped treats and to throw away anything with pinholes, torn wrappers, discoloration or an unusual look.

Source: fda.gov, checked .

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Saturday, October 31: 6 to 8 pm

Lexington's official Halloween page lists citywide trick-or-treating on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 6 to 8 pm. Open the Lexington Trick-or-Treat entry under the 2026 events list to see the hours, and check the city page again before heading out.

Whitaker YMCA trunk-or-treat

Whitaker Family YMCA hosts its free community trunk-or-treat on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 2 to 4 pm at 2681 Old Rosebud Road. Head to the parking lot near the outdoor pavilion. Individual costume judging is at 3 pm, followed by the group and family costume contest at 3:15 pm.

Tuesday to Friday, October 27 to 30: Jack-o-lantern Trail

McConnell Springs Park at 416 Rebmann Lane lights a half-mile trail of carved pumpkins from 6:30 to 10 pm each night, and the gates close at 9:30 pm. Admission is $6 per person at the gate, and children 12 and under are free. The city also lists campfires for roasting marshmallows, live owls and fall food. Parking at the park is limited; follow the signs to offsite parking on Old Frankfort Pike, where a shuttle runs from 6 to 8:30 pm.

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Indoor play at the children's museum

Lexington Children's Museum at 440 West Short Street lists Saturday hours of 10 am to 5 pm and general admission of $10 for each guest aged 2 or older. Its exhibits include a bubble zone, a paper-airplane launcher and Wonder Woods for ages 3 and under. For parking, the museum points to nearby meters and the Victorian Square Garage at 350 West Short Street. Use this as an ordinary indoor visit and check for holiday changes before leaving.

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An indoor break at Central Library

Central Library at 140 East Main Street lists Saturday hours of 9:30 am to 5 pm. Browse together, or check the fourth-floor STEAM Lab's scheduled events for a program that suits your family. Children 7 and under need a responsible caregiver in the lab, and the garage offers two hours of free parking with a ticket validated inside the library.

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Friday, October 23: candy stop at Dunbar

Dunbar Fall Festival runs Friday, October 23, 2026, from 6 to 8 pm at Dunbar Community Center, 545 North Upper Street. Admission is free, with candy, carnival games, face painting, a bounce house and music on the city's activity list.

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