Halloween is a highlight for many kids (and grownups), and knowing when trick-or-treating is allowed helps everyone enjoy it safely. Below is a guide to the typical or announced times (or historic norms) for trick-or-treat in and around Andover, North Andover, Middleton, Methuen, Haverhill, Lawrence, Groveland, Georgetown, and Boxford.
Andover, MA
The town has officially set trick-or-treat hours on October 31 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
There is also a downtown “Trick-or-Treat” event in the business district at a different date/time (check town announcements).
North Andover, MA
The recommended trick-or-treat hours for North Andover are 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM on October 31.
Middleton, MA
Middleton generally follows the regional practice, with trick-or-treating scheduled on October 31 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Methuen, MA
Methuen observes trick-or-treating on October 31, typically from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Haverhill, MA
In Haverhill, trick-or-treating is held on the last Saturday in October from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Lawrence, MA
Lawrence typically sets trick-or-treat for October 31, with hours from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Groveland, MA
Groveland follows the same schedule as many nearby communities: October 31, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Georgetown, MA
I did not find a confirmed, official trick-or-treat time for Georgetown.
Because it’s close to towns with 5:00–7:00 schedules, that may be a useful guideline — but check the Georgetown town website or police department for the final word.
Boxford, MA
Boxford’s trick-or-treat window is generally set for 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
Tips & Notes
- Always check your town’s official announcements (police, municipal, or civic websites) a few weeks before Halloween — times sometimes change.
- In some towns, there are “downtown trick-or-treat” events (for local businesses) on different dates/times apart from neighborhood trick-or-treating.
- Be mindful of safety: wear visible costumes, walk in well-lit areas, stay on sidewalks, avoid crossing in dark or busy roads, and accompany young children.
- If your town didn’t officially set trick-or-treat hours, a safe default is often coming out between 5:00–7:00 PM or 5:30–8:00 PM, depending on visibility and neighborhood tradition.
If you like, I can look up the official 2025 trick-or-treat times for each of those towns (some may not yet be posted) and send you a ready-to-print schedule. Would you like me to do that?
