Boca Raton sets no official trick-or-treat hours; Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31. City Halloween events, Howl-O-Ween Oct. 24 and safety numbers.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each year. Facts come from the City of Boca Raton’s Halloween season announcement and Boo-ca Boo Days page.
Boca Raton does not set official trick-or-treat hours. The city’s Halloween plans for 2026, announced Sept. 28, list programs and events but no curfew or trick-or-treat window. Halloween falls on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, so most neighborhood trick-or-treating will be that evening. Some gated communities and homeowners associations set their own times; check with yours.
Who to call
- Emergency: 911
- Boca Raton Police non-emergency: 561-368-6201
- City recreation programs: Boo-ca Boo Days registration; City Hall, 561-393-7700
- Official page: Boca Raton’s Halloween season
City Halloween events
The Recreation Services Department’s Boo-ca Boo Days run through October. The events still to come, as listed by the city on Oct. 19 (Halloween by the Sea ran Oct. 18):
| When | What | Where | Cost (resident/nonresident) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. | Little Boos Storytime, 18 months to 4 years; register by Oct. 17 | Sugar Sand Park Community Center | $5/$6.25 |
| Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to noon | Howl-O-Ween: dog show 9:30 a.m., wiener dog race 10:30 a.m., costume contest 11:30 a.m. | Countess de Hoernle Park | Free |
| Sunday, Oct. 25, noon to 2 p.m. | Monster Mash: face painting and a pumpkin dive in the pool | The Swim Center | Free |
| Friday, Oct. 30, 4:30 or 6 p.m. | Creepy Crawlies at the Chickee Lab, ages 5-12 | Children’s Science Explorium | $10/$12.50 |
| Friday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m. | Spooky Tennis costumed round robin, ages 7-12 | Racquet Center | $30/$37.50 |
| Friday, Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m. | Outdoor movie: “Hocus Pocus” (1993) | Spanish River Library patio | Free |
| Friday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m. | Night Explorers nocturnal hike, ages 7 and up | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center | $12/$15 |
Trunk-or-treat
Trunk-or-treats, where cars park in a lot with decorated trunks and children go car to car, are usually run by churches, schools and community groups. None in Boca Raton had published 2026 dates when we checked on Oct. 19. Last year the Boca Raton Police Foundation held one on Oct. 24, 2025, for the children of Boca Raton police officers, according to the foundation; it was not open to the public. We will add public 2026 trunk-or-treats here as organizers post them.
Staying safe
- Go with an adult or in a group, and carry a flashlight or glow sticks so drivers can see you.
- Stay on sidewalks, cross at corners, and visit only houses with the lights on.
- Check candy at home and throw out anything unwrapped or homemade from strangers.
- Drivers: slow down in neighborhoods from dusk on Saturday; children dart between cars.
Frequently asked questions
What are the trick-or-treat hours in Boca Raton for 2026? The city does not set official hours. Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31.
Is Halloween on a school night in 2026? No. Oct. 31, 2026 is a Saturday.
What Halloween events does Boca Raton have? Boo-ca Boo Days run all October, including Howl-O-Ween on Oct. 24 and “Hocus Pocus” outdoors on Oct. 30.
Who do I call about a Halloween problem? 911 for an emergency; police non-emergency 561-368-6201.
What this means for you
- Plan for Saturday evening, Oct. 31; check your HOA for any set hours.
- Book paid city programs early; some close registration a few days before.
- Dogs get their own party a week early, on Oct. 24.
Related: things to do this month, Halloween events in Boca Raton and fall festivals and pumpkin patches.
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