The Best States for Trick-or-Treating

The best states for trick-or-treating

Discover the best U.S. states for trick-or-treating in 2026, with Utah topping the rankings based on child populations, housing density and weather.

The Origins Of Trick-Or-Treating

by Katie Masinelli In just a couple of nights, children will dress in an array of costumes and carry bulging bags of candy as they go door to door and exclaim, “Trick-or-Treat!” only to be satisfied with the latter. Two weeks ago, I explored the origins of the Jack-O-Lantern. This week, I’m eager to do the same with the time-honored tradition of trick-or-treating. Like the legend of Stingy Jack an...