Savannah sets no official trick-or-treat hours; Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31. The city's Trunk or Treat is Oct. 23; River Street's is Oct. 24.

Last checked Oct. 14, 2026. This page is updated each year. Event details come from the organizers linked below. Questions about safety on Halloween night: Savannah Police information desk, 912-651-6675; emergencies, 911.

Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. The City of Savannah has not published set trick-or-treat hours for this year, and none appear on its calendar or in its news releases as of Oct. 14. Neighborhoods trick-or-treat on the night itself, on their own schedule. We will add any official hours or neighborhood times the city announces.

Halloween at a glance

  • Friday, Oct. 23, 5 to 7:30 p.m.: the city’s Trunk or Treat at Grayson Stadium
  • Saturday, Oct. 24, 2 to 5 p.m.: Trick-or-Treat on River Street, free
  • Oct. 16-17, from 5 p.m.: Halloween Hike at Oatland Island, reservations required
  • Friday, Oct. 30: Halloween Movie Night and the Forest City Boo Bash at the library
  • Saturday, Oct. 31: Halloween; Spooky Cinema at the Oglethorpe Mall Library
  • Check the registry: Georgia sex offender registry

The city’s Trunk or Treat and Howl-o-Ween

The City of Savannah’s Recreation and Leisure Services holds two events on Friday, Oct. 23, according to its event page:

  • Trunk or Treat, 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Grayson Stadium: a haunted house, face painting, a live DJ, four food trucks, City of Savannah and community vehicles, and a costume contest for all ages.
  • Howl-o-Ween, 5 to 6 p.m. at the Daffin Dog Park: local pet vendors, adoption agencies and a pet costume contest.

Questions: Recreation and Leisure Services, 912-351-3841.

Trick-or-Treat on River Street

More than 30 waterfront merchants welcome trick-or-treaters from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, according to Savannah’s Waterfront. Participating shops display posters, and the organizer says it will post the full list of merchants closer to the date. It is free. Check our road construction and closures page before you drive downtown.

Halloween Hike at Oatland Island

Oatland Island Wildlife Center, the school district’s nature center, holds its Halloween Hike on Friday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17. Arrival times are 5, 6 and 7 p.m., and advance reservations are required; tickets are on sale now. The center is also collecting candy donations for the hike.

Library Halloween events

Live Oak Public Libraries lists these free events in Savannah, from its events calendar:

When What Where
3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 Halloween Movie Night Oglethorpe Mall Library
4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 Forest City Boo Bash Forest City Library
11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Spooky Cinema: “Casper” Oglethorpe Mall Library
11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Dog Days: Halloween Edition Islands Library

Trunk-or-treats

Besides the city’s event at Grayson Stadium, Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 1755 Quacco Road in Pooler, about seven miles west, holds a Trunk or Treat from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, according to its pumpkin patch page. We found no other 2026 trunk-or-treat on a public Savannah calendar we could check by Oct. 14. If your church, school or neighborhood is holding one, send it through the contact page with the date, time, address and a link, and we will add it here.

Staying safe

  • Check addresses on the Georgia sex offender registry before you head out.
  • Carry a flashlight or glow stick, and choose costumes drivers can see.
  • Walk on sidewalks and cross at corners; downtown streets will be busy on a Saturday night.
  • Check treats at home before children eat them.
  • Call 911 for an emergency. For anything else, the Savannah Police information desk is 912-651-6675.

What this means for you

  • No official hours: trick-or-treat on Saturday, Oct. 31, at the times your street keeps.
  • The best organized options for children: the city’s Trunk or Treat on Oct. 23 and River Street on Oct. 24.
  • Book Oatland’s Halloween Hike early; it takes reservations only.

More: fall festivals and pumpkin patches and things to do this month.

Frequently asked questions

What are the trick-or-treat hours in Savannah for 2026?

The City of Savannah has not published set trick-or-treat hours for 2026. Halloween falls on Saturday, Oct. 31, and families choose their own times.

When is trick-or-treat on River Street?

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m. More than 30 waterfront merchants hand out treats; look for the posters in participating shops.

Is there a trunk-or-treat in Savannah in 2026?

Yes. The City of Savannah’s Recreation and Leisure Services holds Trunk or Treat at Grayson Stadium from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, with a haunted house, face painting, a DJ and a costume contest.

What Halloween events are there for kids in Savannah?

The city’s Trunk or Treat on Oct. 23, Trick-or-Treat on River Street on Oct. 24, Oatland Island’s Halloween Hike on Oct. 16 and 17, and Halloween movies at the Oglethorpe Mall Library on Oct. 30 and 31.

How do I check for registered sex offenders before trick-or-treating?

Search by address on the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s sex offender registry at gbi.georgia.gov.