What time can you trick-or-treat in Lexington, Richmond & Central KY? See the list
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- Central Kentucky posts Halloween trick-or-treat hours, mostly 6–8 p.m. in 2025.
- Drivers and families must expect higher pedestrian risk and adjust behavior.
- Follow KSP safety tips: use lights, reflective gear, supervise and avoid masks.
Lexington’s trick-or-treating hours kick off well before dark, and for multiple reasons, including a chilly forecast, it might be a good idea to head out early this year.
Several Central Kentucky cities have designated trick-or-treating hours Friday for children and chaperones heading out.
Here’s what to know about those general hours, along a few tips from law enforcement to enjoy the night safely.
What time does trick-or-treating start in Central Kentucky?
Across Kentucky, trick-or-treating hours generally run from 6 to 8 p.m. Halloween night. The same is true for Fayette County, which posts official trick-or-treating hours on the city’s website.
Central Kentucky’s trick-or-treating times for 2025 include:
- Lexington/Fayette County: 6 to 8 p.m.
- Georgetown/Scott County: 6 to 8 p.m.
- Paris/Bourbon County: 6 to 8 p.m.
- Winchester/Clark County: 5 to 8 p.m.
- Richmond/Berea/Madison County: 6 to 8 p.m.
- Nicholasville/Jessamine County: 6 to 8 p.m.
- Versailles/Woodford County: 6 to 8 p.m.
Tips to stay safe on Halloween
Halloween tends to be one of the deadliest nights of the year for pedestrians, and children are especially at risk, research shows.
Hannah Sloan, a public information officer with the Lexington Police Department, advised drivers to stay alert on Halloween night.
“Anyone driving around that time should expect heavier vehicle and pedestrian traffic and be prepared for trick-or-treaters,” Sloan said in an emailed statement to the Herald-Leader. Sloan also encouraged parents to talk with their children about trick-or-treating safely.
“While out, parents and guardians need to stay alert, keep an eye on their trick-or-treaters, and make sure to cross the street safely. Before eating any candy, inspect it,” Sloan said.
For trick-or-treaters, parents, drivers and residents, Kentucky State Police offer tips for a safe Halloween night, according to a news release from the law enforcement agency.
Drivers should be on the lookout for increased foot traffic. Give children extra time to cross the street, and be mindful they may cross without looking. Drive defensively and be especially cautious in residential areas where cars are parked along the street. Trick-or-treaters can run out from between parked vehicles.
Look around and be extra careful whenever you’re entering or exiting driveways.
Trick-or-treaters should be careful crossing the street. Drivers may have trouble spotting you. Take off any masks that block your vision and look both ways. Cross the street only at corners or in crosswalks — never between parked cars.
Stick to well-lit streets, and only visit houses with porch lights on. Use the sidewalk or the farthest-away edge from the road. Visit the houses on one side of the street at a time. You should also not play near jack-o-lanterns and avoid people and animals you don’t know.
If you are sending your child out on Halloween, send them with flashlights or glow sticks for extra visibility. They should also be dressed in visible costumes. Consider adding reflective tape to candy bags. Teach children their home phone number and how to call 911 if they need to.
Residents should turn on porch lights, get rid of any tripping hazards and use battery-powered lights for your jack-o-lanterns. You could also hand out candy from your driveway rather than your porch. Keep pets indoors and secure.
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This story was originally published October 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM with the headline "What time can you trick-or-treat in Lexington, Richmond & Central KY? See the list."