Halloween was introduced to the United States by English, Irish & Scottish settlers, but was not originally celebrated lavishly with costumes and trick-or-treating. In fact, the tradition of trick-or-treating was not fully popularized until after World War II. The end of the war yielded communities of people eagerly coming together with heightened hopefulness and a yearning for celebration. Halloween, which had always carried a slight association with costumes and guises, paired with the onslaught of new suburban neighborhoods that were constructed in the 1950s and 1960s, provided the perfect stage for what we now call trick-or-treating. Trick-or-treating was seen as a wholesome family activity, allowing neighbors to connect in light-hearted fun.
Join the Berkshire region in continuing this tradition at some of the most exciting Trick-or-Treating “hot spots” in the tri-state area:
Millerton, NY – The center of Millerton and its surrounding homes are a great hub for trick-or-treating.
Click the following links for specific event information: Millerton Lions Club Halloween Party, Northeast-Millerton Library’s Halloween Night Celebration
Sharon, CT – The Sharon Green in the center of town is patrolled by volunteers for safety and is full of excitement on Halloween night.
Salisbury/Lakeville, CT – The maze of side streets off of Routes 44/41 in Lakeville provide a maze of sweet fun.
Falls Village, CT – The Hunt Library on Main Street in Falls Village hosts a wonderful Open House that is also central to great in-town trick-or-treating.
Click the following link for specific event information: Halloween Open House at the Hunt Library
Canaan, CT – North Canaan Elementary School is situated amongst quaint side streets that are perfect for trick-or-treating fun.
Norfolk, CT – Maple Avenue in Norfolk is shut down from its entrance off Route 44 near the Norfolk Library all the way to Lover’s Lane, creating a block party of Halloween fun.
Click the following link for specific event information: Infinity Hall’s Halloween Party
Sheffield, MA – Sheffield is packed with Halloween fun on Friday night with back-to-back events beginning at 3:00 PM!
Click the following links for specific event information: Halloween at the Bushnell-Sage Library, Halloween with Sheffield’s Historical Society & Fire Department
Great Barrington, MA – The center of town and its many houses is a wonderful place for door-to-door trick-or-treating.
Click the following link for specific event information: Halloween in Great Barrington
