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Louisville, Kentucky, and surrounding areas are gearing up for Halloween with trick-or-treat times set for October 31st. Louisville and southern Indiana will have trick-or-treating from 6 to 8 pm. Various neighborhoods, like Hillcrest, are hosting special events. Several haunted houses are open for those seeking a scare. To ensure safety, residents are advised to trick-or-treat with adults, plan routes, stay in well-lit areas, use reflective tape and flashlights, and stay together.

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Louisville Gears Up for Halloween Fun, Reminding Residents to Stay Safe

LOUISVILLE, KY – Spooky season isn’t over yet, Louisville! As Halloween approaches, residents are gearing up for a night of trick-or-treating and festive events. Trick-or-treat times are set for October 31st, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Louisville and neighboring southern Indiana communities.

Several neighborhoods, including the enthusiastic Hillcrest community, are hosting special celebrations. Adults seeking spooky fun can join a Halloween bar crawl, while thrill-seekers can visit haunted houses like American Horrorplex, The Devil’s Attic, and Waverly Hills Sanatorium. Oldham County is set for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., La Grange 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Pewee Valley 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Hillcrest on Halloween – 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Elizabethtown – 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Jeffersonville 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

With sunset occurring at 6:44 p.m., local authorities and news outlets are emphasizing safety. Families are encouraged to trick-or-treat with responsible adults, plan safe routes, and set return times for older children going out unsupervised. It’s also important to stick to well-lit areas, carry flashlights or glow sticks, use reflective tape on costumes, and remind children to stay together.

If you know of trick or treating locations that are not listed, you can email assign@whas11.com with information, and they’ll update the list.

As Louisville prepares for a fun and spooky Halloween, residents are urged to prioritize safety to ensure a memorable and enjoyable evening for everyone.

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