Riverbend's 2026 Ultimate Trick-or-Treating Guide

RIVERBEND - Little monsters love trick-or-treating, and we have the perfect guide of all the best spots in the Riverbend region. Whether you’re looking for traditional community trick-or-treating or fun new trunk-or-treating, there are lots of opportunities throughout the month of October for fall fun!

For more information about Halloween parades, check out our Ultimate Halloween Parade Guide.

If you have a Halloween event you’d like to see included in this list, email news@riverbender.com.

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026

• Brighton: 6–9 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 30, 2026

• Alton: 6–8 p.m.
• Bethalto: 6–8 p.m.
• East Alton: 6–8 p.m.
• Edwardsville: 12–9 p.m.
• Glen Carbon: 4–9 p.m.
• Godfrey: 6–8 p.m.
• Hartford: 6–8 p.m.
• Wood River: 6–8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026

• Alton 6–8 p.m.
• Bethalto: 6–8 p.m.
• East Alton: 6–8 p.m.
• Edwardsville: 12–9 p.m.
• Glen Carbon: 4–9 p.m.
• Godfrey: 6–8 p.m.
• Granite City: 6–9 p.m.
• Hartford: 6–8 p.m.
• Litchfield: 4–9 p.m.
• Maryville: dusk to 9 p.m.
• Wood River: 6–8 p.m.

All of the following events include trick-or-treating or trunk-or-treating.

ALTON

• Boys and Girls Club of Alton Trunk-or-Treat
  • When: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026
  • Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
  • Where: Boys and Girls Club in Alton
  • More info: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=57699

• Church of the Living God Trunk-or-Treat
  • When: Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
  • Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
  • Where: Church of the Living God in Alton
  • More info: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=57711

BELLEVILLE

• Downtown Halloween Trick-or-Treat
  • When: Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
  • Time: 5:30–7 p.m.
  • Where: East Main Street in Belleville
  • More info: https://www.belleville.net/587/Halloween-Information

• Wonder Harvest: A Sensory-Friendly Fall Festival
  • When: Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
  • Time: 6–9 p.m.
  • Where: SIP Arts Foundation in Belleville
  • More info: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=57715

BRIGHTON

• Frighten Brighton
  • When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
  • Time: 3–7 p.m.
  • Where: Schneider Park in Brighton
  • More info: https://www.brightonil.com/vnews/display.v/ART/6ab55b0decdb7

COLLINSVILLE

• Community Trunk-or-Treat
  • When: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
  • Time: 5–7 p.m.
  • Where: Woodland Park in Collinsville
  • More info: https://www.collinsvilleil.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/11030/159?widgetId=642

GODFREY

• Chili & Chills: Annual Community Halloween Party
  • When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
  • Time: 4–6:30 p.m.
  • Where: Longevity Living of Godfrey
  • More info: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=57537

JERSEYVILLE

• Jerseyville Halloween Festival
  • When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
  • Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Where: City Center Park in Jerseyville
  • More info: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=57516

MARYVILLE

• Cambridge House of Maryville’s 5th Annual Trunk-or-Treat
  • When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
  • Time: 5–7 p.m.
  • Where: Cambridge House of Maryville
  • More info: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=57467

O’FALLON

• Downtown Trick-or-Treat
  • When: Saturday, Oct. 25, 2026
  • Time: Starts at 1:15 p.m. after Halloween parade
  • Where: Downtown O’Fallon

SOUTH ROXANA

• Trunk-or-Treat and Car Show
  • When: Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
  • Time: 6–8 p.m.
  • Where: 1417 Herbert Street in South Roxana

WOOD RIVER

• Downtown Trick-or-Treat
  • When: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
  • Time: 6–8 p.m.
  • Where: Downtown Wood River on Ferguson Avenue
  • More info: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=57555

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