RIVERBEND - Little monsters love trick-or-treating, and we have the perfect guide to all the best spots in the Riverbend region. Whether you’re looking for traditional community trick-or-treating or fun new trunk-or-treating, there are lots of opportunities throughout the month of October for fall fun!
For more information about Halloween parades, check out our Ultimate Halloween Parade Guide.
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Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
- Brighton: 6–9 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
- Alton: 6–8 p.m.
- Bethalto: 6–8 p.m.
- East Alton: 6–8 p.m.
- Edwardsville: 12–9 p.m.
- Glen Carbon: 4–9 p.m.
- Godfrey: 6–8 p.m.
- Hartford: 6–8 p.m.
- Wood River: 6–8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
- Alton: 6–8 p.m.
- Bethalto: 6–8 p.m.
- Collinsville: 6–9 p.m.
- East Alton: 6–8 p.m.
- Edwardsville: 12–9 p.m.
- Glen Carbon: 4–9 p.m.
- Godfrey: 6–8 p.m.
- Granite City: 6–9 p.m.
- Hartford: 6–8 p.m.
- Jerseyville: 5–9 p.m.
- Litchfield: 4–9 p.m.
- Maryville: dusk to 9 p.m.
- Wood River: 6–8 p.m.
All of the following events include trick-or-treating or trunk-or-treating.
ALTON
- Boys and Girls Club of Alton Trunk-or-Treat
- When: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026
- Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
- Where: Boys and Girls Club in Alton
- More info: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=57699
- Church of the Living God Trunk-or-Treat
- When: Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
- Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
- Where: Church of the Living God in Alton
- More info: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=57711
BELLEVILLE
- Downtown Halloween Trick-or-Treat
- When: Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
- Time: 5:30–7 p.m.
- Where: East Main Street in Belleville
- More info: https://www.belleville.net/587/Halloween-Information
- Wonder Harvest: A Sensory-Friendly Fall Festival
- When: Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
- Time: 6–9 p.m.
- Where: SIP Arts Foundation in Belleville
- More info: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=57715
BRIGHTON
- Frighten Brighton
- When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
- Time: 3–7 p.m.
- Where: Schneider Park in Brighton
- More info: https://www.brightonil.com/vnews/display.v/ART/6ab55b0decdb7
COLLINSVILLE
- Community Trunk-or-Treat
- When: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
- Time: 5–7 p.m.
- Where: Woodland Park in Collinsville
- More info: https://www.collinsvilleil.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/11030/159?widgetId=642
GODFREY
- Chili & Chills: Annual Community Halloween Party
- When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
- Time: 4–6:30 p.m.
- Where: Longevity Living of Godfrey
- More info: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=57537
JERSEYVILLE
- Jerseyville Halloween Festival
- When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
- Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where: City Center Park in Jerseyville
- More info: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=57516
MARYVILLE
- Cambridge House of Maryville’s 5th Annual Trunk-or-Treat
- When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
- Time: 5–7 p.m.
- Where: Cambridge House of Maryville
- More info: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=57467
O’FALLON
- Downtown Trick-or-Treat
- When: Saturday, Oct. 25, 2026
- Time: Starts at 1:15 p.m. after the Halloween parade
- Where: Downtown O’Fallon
SOUTH ROXANA
- Trunk-or-Treat and Car Show
- When: Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
- Time: 6–8 p.m.
- Where: 1417 Herbert Street in South Roxana
WOOD RIVER
- Downtown Trick-or-Treat
- When: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
- Time: 6–8 p.m.
- Where: Downtown Wood River on Ferguson Avenue
- More info: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=57555
