PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Halloween is now just right around the corner!
Of course, as with everything in 2020, there are many adjustments being made to the typical Halloween celebrations in Central Pennsylvania due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The CDC recently released guidelines discouraging traditional trick-or-treating.
In some places in our area, trick-or-treating or a Halloween parade have been cancelled.
Others are planning different community events and celebrations to enjoy the holiday.
You can check out our list of trick-or-treating and events in our area below (If you don't see your event on the list and would like it added, please e-mail us at news@fox43.com):
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Camp Hill Borough Halloween Costume Contest
Due to the pandemic, the borough is forgoing its parade and activity night, but will have a costume contest for the community.
Participants can get a registration form here according to the category their costume fits best.
You can find more information here.
Camp Hill Borough Trick or Treat
Camp Hill Borough has moved Trick or Treat to Saturday, October 31st from 4 - 6 pm. We encourage everyone to wear masks and practice social distancing.
East Pennsboro Township Trick-or-Treat
For the safety of the children, East Pennsboro Township is rescheduling Trick or Treat due to the torrential rains expected on its original date, which was Thursday night. Trick or Treat has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 31, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
You can find more information here.
Fairview Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hampden Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Thursday, October 29 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Everyone who participates are reminded to practice healthy, COVID-19 related safety measures of social distancing, mask wearing, and sanitation.
Parents are asked to have their children carry a flashlight and wear bright and reflective colors.
Lemoyne Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Thursday, October 29 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Everyone who participates are reminded to practice healthy, COVID-19 related safety measures of social distancing, mask wearing, and sanitation.
Residents are asked to turn on their porch lights if they will be handing out candy.
Silver Spring Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Thursday, October 29 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Residents are asked to turn on their porch lights if they will be handing out candy.
A severe weather date is set for Saturday, October 31.
Upper Allen Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Thursday, October 29 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
A make up date is set for Saturday, October 31 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., rain or shine.
Wormleysburg Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Thursday, October 29 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
DAUPHIN COUNTY
City of Harrisburg
The City of Harrisburg will mark Halloween with a "Grab & Go Treat Night" instead of a traditional Trick or Treat night. City officials will hand out candy to little ghouls and goblins while adhering to social distancing and other COVID-19 safety measures at Harrisburg Fire Station No. 1 on 1820 N. 6th St., and Fire Station No. 8 on 9 S. 13th St.
Update: Due to the forecast of inclement weather, this event has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 31st from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
East Hanover Township Reverse Halloween Parade
Participants can dress up and get into the car with a trick-or-treat container like a drive-thru at the Grantville Volunteer Fire Company Station for the Reverse Halloween Parade on Thursday, October 15 at 6:00 p.m.
Elizabethville Borough Trick-or-Treat
According to a Facebook post on the Elizabethville Borough Facebook page, Trick-or-Treat night will be Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Highspire Borough Painted Pumpkin Contest
The free event will be held on Sunday, October 25 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. There will be prizes, snacks, and music. You must RSVP by October 15 to attend by contacting Julianna Marie at 717-526-8012.
Hummelstown Borough
Hummelstown Borough will not cancel nor set a date for Trick-or-Treat in 2020. But, the borough said, if neighborhoods within the community, individual street blocks, or groups of families wish to hold a Trick-or-Treat event, the borough will not interfere. Each neighborhood or group can decide whether or not they wish to participate in the version of Trick or Treat they design. Groups who decide to Trick-or-Treat should reference the CDC's website under "Holiday Celebrations" for guidelines.
Lower Paxton Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Everyone who participates are reminded to practice healthy, COVID-19 related safety measures of social distancing, mask wearing, and sanitation.
Paxtang Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
South Hanover Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Thursday, October 29 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Swatara Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., rain or shine.
West Hanover Township Trick-or-Treat
Trick or Treat night will be held on Saturday, October 31 from 6-8 p.m. Rain or shine. If you do not want to participate, simply keep your porch light turned off.
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Chambersburg Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
LANCASTER COUNTY
City of Lancaster Trick-or-Treating
Trick-or-treating will proceed as scheduled on Friday, October 30 from 6 to 8 p.m.
While trick-or-treating will be permitted, the City of Lancaster encourages families to consider lower-risk activities as an alternative to traditional trick-or-treating. Guidance has been provided by the CDC and can be found at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html#halloween.
Those who choose to take part in traditional trick-or-treating are doing so at their own risk and should understand how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 before participating.
East Hempfield Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Friday, October 30 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Elizabethtown Borough
Elizabethtown Borough will continue to follow the Lancaster Inter-Municipal Commission's long-standing Trick Or Treat scheduling policy. This year, Trick-or-Treat will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30. The Borough will not be changing this date/time for any reason, including inclement weather. Participation in Trick Or Treating is entirely up to the preference of individual families.
Lititz Halloween Parade
The 2020 Lititz Lions Halloween Parade will be a night-time event on October 26th, starting at 7:00 p.m. at Locust and Main Street traveling west on Main Street and ending at the square.
Lions Food Stand and Parade judges will be located at Main and Cedar Street.
Prizes are awarded to Group, Float, and Children entries.
First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg Trunk-or-Treat
The outdoor event will be a walk-through. It will also feature safety measures. It is scheduled for Saturday, October 25 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Upper Leacock Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Friday, October 30 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Warwick Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Friday, October 30 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
LEBANON COUNTY
County-wide Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Thursday, October 29 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Below are townships we know are participating:
Annville Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Thursday, October 29 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cornwall Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Monday, November 2 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
North Cornwall Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Thursday, October 29 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Lebanon
It is scheduled for Thursday, October 29 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Myerstown
It is scheduled for Thursday, October 29 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
YORK COUNTY
Carroll Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Thursday, October 29 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Codorus Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Conewago Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dallastown Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dillsburg Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Thursday, October 29 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dover Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dover Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
East Manchester Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fairview Township Trick-or-Treat
Due to the inclement weather in the forecast, Trick or Treat in Fairview Township was moved from Thursday night to Saturday October 31st from 6pm-8pm.
Fawn Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Felton Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Franklin Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Thursday, October 29 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Franklintown Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Glen Rock Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Goldsboro Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hallam Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hanover Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Jackson Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Jefferson Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Loganville Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Lower Windsor Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Mt. Rose Cemetery
After considering public feedback, the event scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31 has been cancelled. We apologize to those who have planned to attend this event, however, the safety of our staff and visitors remains first and foremost.
Manchester Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Manchester Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Monaghan Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Thursday, October 29 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Mount Wolf Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
New Freedom Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
New Salem Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Newberry Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
North Codorus Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
North Hopewell Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
North York Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Friday, October 30 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Paradise Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Penn Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Railroad Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Red Lion Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Shrewsbury Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Spring Garden Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Spring Grove Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Springettsbury Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Stewartstown Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Warrington Township Trunk-or-Treat event
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wellsville Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
West Manchester Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
West Manheim Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
West York Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Windsor Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Windsor Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Winterstown Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wrightsville Borough Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
York Township Trick-or-Treat
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
City of York Trick-or-Treat
Over the last several years, trick or treat has not been an official event organized by the City of York. The CDC has identified traditional trick or treating, where treats are handed to children going door-to-door, as a “high risk” activity to be avoided.
As such, if York residents wish to participate in trick or treat on October 31st from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, it is recommended that the guidelines outlined by the City of York Bureau of Health and CDC are followed.