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Best Spots for Trick-or-Treating
When Halloween arrives, Springfield, MO haunts open their doors and candy bags. These family-friendly spots are some of the best places to fill up on candy and show off that spooky costume.
By Ettie Berneking, edited by Jamie Thomas
Oct 01 2024 at 8 a.m.
Photo by Chuck TraversCandy isn’t all that awaits costumed kiddos at Halloween in Rountree. Be sure to get there early for the parade.
Halloween Parties and Events
Halloween Hustle 2024
October 26
Join local runners (and non-runners) for the Halloween Hustle. The Halloween Hustle benefits Harmony House and has plenty of treats along the route that winds through mid-town Springfield. This event is for all-ages and costumes are very much encouraged. Check out the website for info on entry fees and more details.
Fall Festival Trunk-or-Treat
October 19
Head to the Campbell United Methodist Church for a free trunk-or-treat with food and games.
Cassidy Station Costume Contest and Trunk-or-Treat
October 24
Dress up the kids (or fur babies) for the Cassidy Station costume contest! Along with the costume contest, you’ll find trunk-or-treating, hay rides, pumpkin painting and even a movie at the end of the evening. Check out the details here.
Sensory-Safe Trick or Treat
October 26
Arc of the Ozarks holds its 9th Annual Sensory-Safe Trick-or-Treat event on Saturday, October 26. Registration is required so that families can have time slots for trick-or-treating, but registration is free. Get the details and register here.
Halloween at WOW
October 26
Celebrate the spooky seasons surrounded by incredible wildlife. Wonders of Wildlife hosts a Halloween celebration that includes spooky fun and trick-or-treating throughout the aquarium.
Best Neighborhoods for Trick-or-Treating
Rountree
October 31, start time: 5–5:15 p.m.
Why We Love It: If anyone does Halloween right in Springfield, it’s the Rountree neighborhood. There’s a full-blown parade, for crying out loud. And this neighborhood haunt is no hidden gem. Each year, hundreds of costume-clad kids and parents creep along Pickwick to haunt those who dare leave their porch lights on. If you’re new to the fun, get here early so you don’t miss the parade. Check back soon for more details.
Emerald Park
October 31, start time: Dusk
Why We Love It: This little corner of Springfield knows how to have a good time. The Emerald Park HOA already throws adult pool parties, organizes pickleball tournaments and basketball games and hosts movie nights, so of course it knows what’s up on Halloween. There might not be a parade, but there is a lot of candy to go around. And kids in the know head this way each Halloween to snag the best sweets they can find.
Southern Hills
October 31, start time: 5:30 p.m.
Why We Love It: Rountree isn’t the only hood in town where trick-or-treating is bumping on Halloween night. Southern Hills has joined the action with its own spooktacular Halloween Party.
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