Halloween 2026 falls on Saturday, October 31, and Greater Boca Raton fills the week before it with official trunk-or-treats, costume parades, library storytimes, and street festivals. This guide collects the 2026 trick-or-treat hours and every verified Halloween event across the towns Jean-Luc serves (Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Gulf Stream, and Hillsboro Mile) plus nearby Boynton Beach and the Palm Beach County events on the official record. Every date, time, address, and hour below is cited to the hosting municipality or organization's own official page, and where a town has not yet published its hours, this guide says so plainly.
Trick-or-treat hours, town by town
Halloween 2026 is Saturday, October 31, and official hours are still coming together across Greater Boca Raton.
As of this guide's publication on October 22, 2026, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Gulf Stream, and Hillsboro Mile have not yet announced official residential trick-or-treat hours, and Boynton Beach concentrates its official programming into the city events listed below. Where a town runs organized trick-or-treating or a trunk-or-treat, the details come from the host's own official page, and each town's calendar link is included so you can check for announcements as Halloween night approaches.
Boca Raton: not yet announced
Residential trick-or-treat hours: not yet announced.
The City of Boca Raton does not designate official door-to-door hours; its Halloween news flash instead points families to the organized Boo-ca Boo Days lineup of park, pool, and library events through the end of October, with the full program on the city's Boca Boo Days Events page. The evening of October 31 itself is carried by neighborhoods and communities on their own rhythm.
Delray Beach: nighttime hours not yet announced
Halloween-night hours: not yet announced; the official downtown schedule is set.
The City of Delray Beach runs its official trick-or-treating on Saturday, October 24, 2026: Trick-or-Treating on the Avenue from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. along Atlantic Avenue between Swinton Avenue and Federal Highway, organized by the Downtown Development Authority with participating merchants. It sits inside the city's Halloween in Downtown Delray lineup, listed on the city calendar. Residential hours for October 31 have not been published.
Highland Beach: not yet announced
No official hours or town events have been published for 2026.
The Town of Highland Beach's official calendar shows no Halloween programming for the season, so trick-or-treating in this quiet oceanfront town follows the condominium and street rhythm of the community. The town calendar is where any announcement will appear.
Gulf Stream: not yet announced
No official hours or town events have been published for 2026.
The Town of Gulf Stream's events page lists no Halloween programming, and the season in this small oceanfront town is a private, neighborhood affair. The town site is the place to watch for any official notice.
Hillsboro Mile: not yet announced
No official hours or town events have been published for 2026.
The Town of Hillsboro Beach's official calendar carries no Halloween events for the season, so Halloween on the Mile is an evening of neighborhood tradition along the beach road. Any town announcement will appear on the calendar linked above.
Boynton Beach and unincorporated West Boca
Boynton Beach publishes no citywide residential hours; its official calendar carries the season instead.
The City of Boynton Beach's Pirate Fest on October 31 and November 1 includes trick-or-treating at Centennial Park, and the city library and police department run their own Halloween programming earlier in the week, all listed below. For West Boca and other unincorporated areas, Palm Beach County has not published trick-or-treat hours for 2026; the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office trunk-or-treat below is the county-wide event on the official record this season.
The 2026 events calendar
Every event listed below is verified against the hosting municipality or organization's own official page.
Name, host, date, time, and address are given as published, with the official source linked on each card. Events already past as of this guide's October 22 publication are not listed.
Boca Raton
Howl-O-Ween
Saturday, October 24 · 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Hosted by City of Boca Raton Recreation Services at Countess de Hoernle Park, 1000 NW Spanish River Blvd. Free and family friendly, with the Muttville Comix dog show around 9:30 AM, the Howl-O-Weener dog race, a costume contest, and a Boca Raton Police Services robot demo. City of Boca Raton event page
Monster Mash at The Swim Center
Sunday, October 25 · 12:00 to 2:00 PM
Hosted by the City of Boca Raton's Boo-ca Boo Days at The Swim Center, 21618 St Andrews Blvd. Free with no registration: a pumpkin dive at 1:00 PM sharp, face painting, deck games, and trick-or-treating. City of Boca Raton calendar
Family Halloween Film: Hocus Pocus
Friday, October 30 · 6:30 PM
Hosted by the Boca Raton Public Library at its Spanish River Branch, 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd. A free family screening in the city's Boo-ca Boo Days lineup. City of Boca Raton Halloween news flash
Delray Beach
15th Annual Witches of Delray Bike Ride
Saturday, October 24 · 7:00 to 11:00 AM
The costumed bike ride rolls out from Delray Beach City Hall and finishes at Old School Square, raising funds for the Achievement Centers for Children and Families. City of Delray Beach calendar
Trick-or-Treating on the Avenue
Saturday, October 24 · 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Downtown Delray Beach's official trick-or-treating, organized by the Downtown Development Authority with participating merchants along Atlantic Avenue from Swinton Avenue to Federal Highway. Free. Downtown Delray Beach page
Kidsfest of Delray
Saturday, October 24 · 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Hosted by the City of Delray Beach Parks and Recreation Department at Old School Square, 51 N Swinton Ave, with family activities, vendors, and entertainment. Free. Old School Square event page
62nd Annual Halloween Parade
Saturday, October 24 · 1:00 PM
The Rotary Club of Delray Beach's Halloween parade lines up on Atlantic Avenue at NE 5th Avenue and marches to Old School Square. Free to watch. City of Delray Beach calendar
Boynton Beach
Little Boo Halloween Parade
Wednesday, October 28 · 10:00 to 11:30 AM
Hosted by the Boynton Beach City Library at 100 E Ocean Ave, a costume story time and parade for ages 0 to 5. City of Boynton Beach calendar
Trunk or Treat with BBPD: BOO with the Blue
Wednesday, October 28 · 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Hosted by the Boynton Beach Police Department at 2100 High Ridge Rd. Free family trunk-or-treating, with courtesy shuttles from the Carolyn Sims Center at 225 NW 12th Ave. BBPD event page
Boynton Beach Pirate Fest 2026
Saturday, October 31 · 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM · Sunday, November 1 · 12:00 to 6:00 PM
Hosted by the City of Boynton Beach at Centennial Park and Amphitheater, 120 E Ocean Ave. Free, with trick-or-treating, costume contests, and the haunted trail after dark on Halloween night. City of Boynton Beach Pirate Fest page
Palm Beach County
PBSO Not So Scary Trunk or Treat
Thursday, October 22 · 5:30 to 8:00 PM
Hosted by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office at Samuel J Ferreri Community Park, 2905 Jog Rd, Greenacres. Free admission, with $10 activity wristbands for the games and activities. City of Greenacres event page
Halloween FAQ
When is Halloween 2026, and when is trick-or-treating?
Halloween 2026 is Saturday, October 31, 2026. As of October 22, 2026, no town in this guide has published official residential trick-or-treat hours: Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Gulf Stream, and Hillsboro Mile are all not yet announced, and Boynton Beach channels its Halloween night into Pirate Fest at Centennial Park. Each town's official calendar is linked in the hours section above.
Does Boca Raton set official trick-or-treat hours?
No. The City of Boca Raton does not designate door-to-door hours; its official Halloween news flash leads families to the organized Boo-ca Boo Days and Howl-O-Ween events instead. The city's news flash and Boca Boo Days Events page, both linked above, carry the full lineup.
Where is Delray Beach's official trick-or-treating?
Downtown, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Trick-or-Treating on the Avenue runs along Atlantic Avenue between Swinton Avenue and Federal Highway, organized by the Downtown Development Authority with participating merchants, inside a full downtown day that also includes the Witches of Delray Bike Ride, Kidsfest at Old School Square, and the Rotary Club Halloween Parade.
Are the 2026 events listed here free?
Most are. Howl-O-Ween, Monster Mash, the Hocus Pocus family film at the library, Kidsfest of Delray, the Rotary Halloween Parade, and Boynton Beach Pirate Fest are free to attend. The PBSO Not So Scary Trunk or Treat is free to enter, with $10 activity wristbands sold on site.
Are there age limits on any event?
One event states an age range: the Little Boo Halloween Parade at the Boynton Beach City Library on Wednesday, October 28 is for ages 0 to 5. Every other event in this guide is family friendly with no published age limit.
What is happening on Halloween night itself, October 31?
Boynton Beach Pirate Fest opens at noon at Centennial Park and runs until 10:00 p.m., with trick-or-treating, costume contests, and a haunted trail after dark. Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Gulf Stream, and Hillsboro Mile have no official Halloween-night events published for 2026, so the evening belongs to neighborhoods and associations.
Safety tips for a great night
- Light up every costume: add reflective tape, glow sticks, or a flashlight, choose flame-resistant fabrics, and make sure nothing drags or trips.
- Plan the route: stay on sidewalks and well-lit streets, cross only at corners, and set a meeting spot for older kids heading out in groups.
- Inspect the candy: go through every wrapper at home, toss anything torn or unwrapped, and set aside hard candies and choking hazards for little ones.
- Keep pets settled: leave dogs and cats inside during peak hours; chocolate, xylitol, and candy wrappers can make them sick, and unfamiliar costumes stress them.
- Drive slowly: from dusk through the evening, expect kids between parked cars and at driveways, and keep your speed well down in dense neighborhoods.
- Respect the porch-light rule: a lit porch means candy is welcome; a dark house with the lights off is opting out, so leave it be.
A closing note from Jean-Luc
The neighborhoods that do Halloween best are the ones you will remember in February.
After 20 years showing buyers and sellers through Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Hillsboro Mile, and Gulf Stream, I can tell you the community character you see on Halloween night, the lit porches, the organized parties, the streets where neighbors sit out together, is the same character you get year-round. If you are considering a move to any of these towns, tell me which communities you are drawn to, and I will tell you what their everyday life actually feels like. Book a free relocation consultation or call 561-666-8043 anytime.
