Here are some of Charlotte’s best spots to go trick-or-treating (+ find the best candy)

It’s almost time for trick-or-treaters to stock up on candy.

If you and your family need help finding your favorite sweets, you’re in luck.

Here’s a quick guide to finding Halloween candy in Charlotte.

How to find candy in Charlotte on NextDoor

You can use NextDoor’s Treat Map (nextdoor.com/treat_map) to find houses in your neighborhood giving out candy.

Treat icons on the map mark participating homes. Just click on the icons to find out the name and location of the homeowner handing out candy.

You can also add your home to the map to show trick-or-treaters where to stop for candy.

Nextdoor offers the following tips when trick-or-treating:

• Stay Safe: Always prioritize safety. Stick to well-lit areas and only visit homes that are participating on the Treat Map.

• Respect Privacy: Be mindful that not all neighbors may want to participate. Only visit houses that have opted in.

• Follow Local Guidelines: Adhere to any local guidelines or recommendations to ensure a safe and enjoyable Halloween for everyone.

Best trick-or-treating neighborhoods in Charlotte

A Reddit user recently asked for help finding the best trick-or-treating neighborhoods in and around Charlotte. People recommended:

• Hidden Valley in Charlotte
• Dilworth in Charlotte
• Riverbend in the Mt. Island area of Charlotte
• 35th Street in the NoDa area of Charlotte
• North Union Street in downtown Concord
• Baxter Village in Fort Mill, South Carolina

You can use social media websites like NextDoor, Facebook and Reddit to search for trick-or-treating hotspots near you. Try searching for neighborhoods that offer decked-out decorations, full-size candy bars or even activities for adults.

Trick-or-treat events around Charlotte

Check out these free trick-or-treat events around Charlotte on Halloween (Thursday, Oct. 31):

• Candy crawl in downtown Concord featuring candy from local shops, 3-5 p.m.

• Trick-or-treating in downtown China Grove, with lots of candy, 4-5 p.m.

• Sweet Street trunk-or-treat and festival in Kannapolis, with candy, games, inflatables and live music, 5-8 p.m.

• Halloween at Gibson Mill Market in Concord, featuring lots of candy, 5-8 p.m.

• Blue Marble Fall Festival in Rock Hill with trunk-or-treat, a costume contest, games and food, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

• Mall-O-Ween at Northlake Mall in Huntersville, with candy, face painting, games and more, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

This story was originally published October 30, 2024 at 9:49 AM.

Evan Moore

The Charlotte Observer

Evan Moore is a service journalism reporter for the Charlotte Observer. He grew up in Denver, North Carolina, where he previously worked as a reporter for the Denver Citizen, and is a UNC Charlotte graduate.