Note: One of the most common questions asked by those who've recently moved to or are visiting Orlando is, "What day and times does trick-or-treating take place for Halloween in Orlando?" Trick-or-treating near Orlando always takes place on Halloween night (even on a school night), and while there are no formal start and end times, popular hours are 5:30-9pm. As a general rule, if front porch lights are on, trick-or-treaters are welcome.

Best Neighborhoods to Trick-or-Treat in Orlando

Baldwin Park

Just five miles east of downtown Orlando and ranked as one of the top 20 neighborhoods in the country for trick or treating in 2016, Baldwin Park does not disappoint. Each year the neighborhood sees a steady increase in trick-or-treaters. The most popular street in Baldwin Park is New Broad Street—most houses are decorated and include fog machines, light displays, and more. The houses are set close to the sidewalk, and most residents set up on their front porch to hand out candy (many of them in costume themselves). 

Halloween Lights Display on Jeater Bend. Photo courtesy of the venue

Celebration

This town is appropriately named for its celebration of all holidays, and Halloween is no exception. There are houses that go all-out with elaborate ghoulish décor and lights. The houses are close together and the neighborhood contains miles of sidewalks. If visiting Celebration this Halloween, be sure to check out the amazing Halloween Lights Display on Jeater Bend. The area gets very busy on Halloween so parking may be difficult. Others who have gone in past years recommend arriving around 4:30.

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Dr. Phillips

The neighborhoods in Dr. Phillips offer a suburban feel close to the attractions. This spot to trick-or-treat in Orlando is another highly recommended place due to the large amount of families who live in the area.

Hunter's Creek

There are many smaller neighborhoods within Hunter's Creek to walk around for door-to-door trick-or-treating on Halloween.

Laureate Park

Located in Lake Nona, Laureate Park is a large neighborhood featuring an array of townhomes, cottages, and multi-story homes, perfect for door-to-door trick-or-treating.

Little ones can trick-or-treat from local merchants at Old Town. Photo courtesy of Old Town

Old Town

Halloween at Old Town is a popular and highly recommended place to trick-or-treat in Orlando on Halloween night. Several parents mention that kids have received lots of candy here in years past from local merchants. Festivities also include Thriller dancers, a costume contest, and an outdoor family movie night, plus there are several restaurants and food vendors onsite.

Tuskawilla

Well known as a wonderful neighborhood full of families, Tuskawilla is a large neighborhood in the Oviedo/Winter Springs area of Seminole County. This is a popular trick-or-treat destination with several areas to park and walk, and plenty of festively decorated houses.

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Windermere

The houses in Windermere along Lake Bulter usually have lots of fun Halloween displays.

Winter Garden

Several houses and neighborhoods surround downtown Winter Garden. Take the kids door-to-door trick-or-treating then head downtown to enjoy a Halloween light show, live music, and street performers at the Winter Garden Halloween Experience.

Winter Park

Winter Park’s tree-lined cobblestone streets make for a picturesque place to trick-or-treat in Orlando. Plus, several houses have fun and elaborate Halloween decorations. Downtown Winter Park has a variety of restaurants, so families can trick or treat the local neighborhoods and then head downtown to grab dinner.