Halloween 2026 has passed. Germantown set no trick-or-treat hours this year; porch lights signaled welcome. We will update this page for Oct. 31, 2027.

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Updated each year. Hours and safety advice come from the City of Germantown’s Halloween safety notice of Oct. 27. City communications: 901-757-7202.

Updated Nov. 5: Halloween 2026 (Saturday, Oct. 31) has passed. The details below are kept as a record and will be refreshed for Halloween 2027.

Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, and Germantown does not set trick-or-treat hours. The city said Oct. 27 that it “does not establish an official trick-or-treating schedule.” Residents who want trick-or-treaters turn on their porch lights. Neighborhoods may postpone or reschedule at their own discretion, so check your neighborhood’s social media page or your homeowners association.

Updated Oct. 29: the city confirmed it sets no hours and published its Halloween safety advice; the library’s Howl-oween party (Oct. 27) has taken place.

Who to call

  • Emergency: 911
  • Germantown police and fire non-emergency: 901-754-7222
  • Library programs: 901-757-7323
  • Parks and Recreation: 901-757-7375

The weather

As of Thursday morning, Oct. 29, the National Weather Service in Memphis forecast a mostly cloudy Saturday with a high near 77 degrees and a 30% chance of showers after 1 p.m. Saturday night carries a 50% chance of showers and a low around 60. If your neighborhood moves its night because of rain, it will say so on its own page; the city will not.

What the police and fire departments advise

The Germantown Police and Fire departments’ list, in short:

  • Costumes: flame-resistant, short enough not to trip on, light-colored or with reflective tape. Face paint instead of masks. Swords and other props made of cardboard or something flexible.
  • Supervision: go with younger children; older children go with friends, not alone. Set a time limit and plan the route; never enter a stranger’s home.
  • Light: go while it is still light if you can, and carry a flashlight after dark.
  • At home: battery candles or glow sticks in jack-o’-lanterns, and walkways and porches clear of decorations.
  • Treats: nothing eaten until home; keep only commercially packaged treats in their original wrappers and throw out anything damaged.

Drivers: slow down in neighborhoods on Saturday evening and watch for children crossing between parked cars. Clocks fall back an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, when daylight saving time ends.

Halloween events this weekend

  • Halloween Trick or Trivia: 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, Germantown Community Library, 1925 Exeter Road, for adults 18 and older. Prizes for the top three and bonus points for the best costume. Registration is required; the library listed 15 seats open on Oct. 29. (register with the library)
  • Agricenter Halloween Market: Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Agricenter Farmers Market, 7856 Smythe Farm Road in Memphis. The Agricenter has not posted separate hours for it. (Agricenter International)

Already past: the library’s Ghostly Gallery rock painting (Oct. 21), the city’s Special Recreation Trunk or Treat at the Pickering Center (Oct. 22) and the Howl-oween Spooktacular (Oct. 27). Everything else on is on our things to do this weekend page.

Going away for the weekend?

The Germantown Police Department offers a vacation home check for residents who will be out of town.

What this means for you

  • Trick-or-treat is Saturday evening, Oct. 31, unless your neighborhood moves it. There is no city start or end time.
  • Porch light on if you are handing out candy; off if you are not.
  • Watch the Saturday forecast and your neighborhood page if rain comes in.

Related: things to do this month, parks and trails and who to call at City Hall.

More Halloween: Halloween events in Germantown.

Frequently asked questions

What are trick-or-treat hours in Germantown, TN?

There are none. The City of Germantown said Oct. 27 that it does not set an official trick-or-treating schedule. Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31, and a porch light on signals a house is taking part.

Can my neighborhood move trick-or-treat to another night?

Yes. The city said neighborhoods may postpone or reschedule Halloween activities at their own discretion. Check your neighborhood’s social media pages or ask your homeowners association.

Will it rain on Halloween in Germantown?

As of Oct. 29, the National Weather Service in Memphis forecast a 30% chance of showers after 1 p.m. Saturday and a 50% chance Saturday night, with a low around 60 degrees. Check the forecast again Saturday.

Who do I call about a Halloween safety problem in Germantown?

Call 911 for an emergency and the Germantown police non-emergency line, 901-754-7222, for anything else.