When Is Trick-or-Treating? Here Are the 2026 Halloween Times Around Dover, NH

If you have a little Elsa, superhero, princess, monster (or in my case, a tiny Minion!) at home, it’s time to start planning the Halloween candy route.

Katie Killourhy's daughter as a minion

My daughter is going to be a Minion this year because one of her absolute favorite movies is Despicable Me, and I am already trying to mentally prepare myself for the cuteness. Now comes the important question every parent is asking: When exactly are we supposed to go trick-or-treating?

And if you’re new to the Seacoast, you might be surprised to learn that not every town celebrates Halloween on Halloween night.

Trick Or Treating via Getty Creative

Here are some of the trick-or-treating times around Dover and neighboring communities for 2026:

Dover: Friday, October 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. The city says celebrating the night before Halloween is a Dover tradition.

Somersworth: Friday, October 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Portsmouth: Friday, October 30, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Rochester: Friday, October 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. Rochester also held its Downtown Trick-or-Treat on October 24, giving families another chance to dress up and collect some candy.

Durham: Saturday, October 31, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Madbury: Saturday, October 31, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Barrington: Saturday, October 31, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Newmarket: Friday, October 30, from 5 to 7 p.m.

And if you’re heading south into Maine, Kittery’s official town announcement lists trick-or-treating for Friday, October 30, from 5 to 8 p.m.

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So, parents, check your town before you put those costumes on and grab the candy bucket!