Trick-or-treaters soon will be ringing doorbells throughout York County to get sweet goodies.
Many events, such as Halloween parades and trunk or treat events, will be held throughout the month for families to enjoy.
Here is a list of trick-or-treating nights and other events planned in the area:
York Halloween Parade: 'Written in Blood' is the theme this year
The 73rd annual York Halloween Parade will be held on Sunday, Oct. 29, according to a news release.
It kicks off at 2 p.m. at the York fairgrounds. The parade route travels east on East Market Street from Richland Avenue to Broad Street, the release states.
The theme this year is "Written in Blood," and participants are encouraged to "craft entries based on their favorite spooky pieces of literature, from authors such as Bram Stoker, Stephen King and many more," the release states.
Cash prizes and increased band subsidies will be awarded this year with the support of the Arthur J. & Lee R. Glatfelter Foundation, the release states. High school bands will receive a $750 stipend. Prizes of $2,000 for first place, $1,500 for second place and $1,000 for third place will be given to bands based on their creativity and musicality.
Prizes of $1,500, $1,000 and $750 will be awarded to nonprofit entries, the release states.
The parade is presented by Glo Fiber.
For more information, visit www.yorkhalloweenparade.com.
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Trick-or-treating dates in York County
Some municipalities have not set a date and time yet. Check back for future updates.
Here are the dates for trick-or-treating in York County:
Carroll Township: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26
Chanceford Township:N/A
Codorus Township:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Conewago Township:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Crossroads: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Dallastown:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Delta:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Dillsburg: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26
Dover:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Dover Township:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
East Hopewell Township:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
East Manchester Township:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
East Prospect:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Fairview Township:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26
Fawn Grove:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Fawn Township:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Felton:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28
Franklin Township:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26
Franklintown: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26 (Rain date: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31)
Glen Rock: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Goldsboro: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Hallam:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Hanover:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24
Heidelberg Township:Trunk or treat will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 22 at Porters Fire Company.
Hellam Township:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Hopewell Township:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Jackson Township:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Jacobus:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Jefferson:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Lewisberry:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26 (In the event of severe weather, it will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.)
Loganville:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
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Lower Windsor Township:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Manchester: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Manchester Township:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Manheim Township:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24
Monaghan Township:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26
Mount Wolf:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
New Freedom:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
New Salem:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Newberry Township:Oct. 31
North Codorus Township:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
North Hopewell Township:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
North York:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Paradise Township:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Peach Bottom Township:N/A
Penn Township:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24
Railroad:N/A
Red Lion: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Seven Valleys:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Shrewsbury:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Shrewsbury Township:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Spring Garden Township:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Spring Grove:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Springettsbury Township:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Springfield Township:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Stewartstown:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Warrington Township:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Washington Township:No set date or time.
Wellsville:6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31
West Manchester Township:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
West Manheim Township: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
West York:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Windsor:N/A
Windsor Township: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Winterstown:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Wrightsville:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Yoe:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
York:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Yorkana:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
York Haven:6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 29
York Township: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
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Trunk or Treat and other events in the area
Trunk or Treat in York City
The city will host its 2023 "Trunk or Treat" event at York City Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26. It is free for York City families, a news release states.
West York Area High School Trunk or Treat
West York Area High School will have a trunk or treat event from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 19.
The event, hosted by the West York National Honor Society, will be held in the band lot and includes candy, games, music, food trucks and more.
West York Borough Jack-O'-Lantern Walk and Festival
The event, which includes trunk or treat, games, live music, food and more, will be held Oct. 28 along West King Street in West York.
The sneak peek and movie night will be held Oct. 27.
For more information, visit the borough's Facebook page.
Trunk or Treat in Shrewsbury
The Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company will be hosting a Trunk or Treat event, and Southern York County Regional Police will be participating, according to a Facebook post. It will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 13 at 21 W. Forrest Ave. in Shrewsbury.
Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat in Manheim Township
Manheim Township is hosting a Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at Manheim Adventure Park, 4565 Camp Woods Road, according to the township website.
It will include hayrides, food trucks, bounce houses and more.
Halloween parades in York County
Numerous Halloween parades will be held throughout the month:
Dallastown: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19
Dillsburg:7:30 p.m. Oct. 21
Hanover: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26
Manchester/Mount Wolf:2 p.m. Oct. 15
Red Lion:7 p.m. Oct. 30
Spring Grove:7 p.m. Oct. 25 (The rain date is Oct. 29.)
Teresa Boeckel is the trending reporter for the York Daily Record, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK. Contact her at tboeckel@ydr.com, by phone at 717-495-0998 or on X @teresaboeckel.
