Fall Halloween Curfew & Trick-or-Treat Hours by City (2026)

When Kids Must Be Off the Streets on Halloween

584 locations156 strict394 moderate34 permissive

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Compare juvenile curfew rules across U.S. cities — the hours that decide how late kids can be out on Halloween night. Find each city's curfew times, covered ages, and fines.

The table below breaks down the rules across 44 states and 584 cities and counties. Every entry is based on the actual municipal code for that location, not a guess or a generic template. Click any location to see the full ordinance details, including fines, exceptions, and local FAQs.

Rules by State

Each state is colored by the most common local rule. Click a state to see the cities and counties we cover there.

State	Locations	Strict	Moderate	Permissive	Overall
California	119	37	76	6	Some Restrictions
Texas	59	25	28	6	Some Restrictions
Florida	53	18	34	1	Some Restrictions
New York	30	2	19	9	Some Restrictions
Massachusetts	25	-	19	6	Some Restrictions
Georgia	24	2	22	-	Some Restrictions
Mississippi	22	-	22	-	Some Restrictions
Illinois	20	4	16	-	Some Restrictions
Arizona	19	3	16	-	Some Restrictions
Ohio	17	10	7	-	Heavy Restrictions
Utah	13	3	10	-	Some Restrictions
New Jersey	13	1	12	-	Some Restrictions
Michigan	13	3	10	-	Some Restrictions
Washington	12	2	7	3	Some Restrictions
Pennsylvania	11	4	7	-	Some Restrictions
Hawaii	11	9	2	-	Heavy Restrictions
Maryland	10	1	9	-	Some Restrictions
Colorado	10	1	9	-	Some Restrictions
North Carolina	10	2	6	2	Some Restrictions
Missouri	8	3	5	-	Some Restrictions
Oregon	7	1	5	1	Some Restrictions
Virginia	7	4	3	-	Heavy Restrictions
Tennessee	7	2	5	-	Some Restrictions
Nevada	6	5	1	-	Heavy Restrictions
Kansas	5	1	4	-	Some Restrictions
Oklahoma	5	2	3	-	Some Restrictions
Minnesota	5	2	3	-	Some Restrictions
Connecticut	5	-	5	-	Some Restrictions
Iowa	4	-	4	-	Some Restrictions
South Carolina	4	-	4	-	Some Restrictions
Indiana	4	2	2	-	Heavy Restrictions
Arkansas	3	-	3	-	Some Restrictions
Kentucky	3	1	2	-	Some Restrictions
Wisconsin	3	2	1	-	Heavy Restrictions
Louisiana	3	1	2	-	Some Restrictions
Nebraska	3	1	2	-	Some Restrictions
Alabama	2	1	1	-	Heavy Restrictions
New Mexico	2	-	2	-	Some Restrictions
District of Columbia	2	1	1	-	Heavy Restrictions
Delaware	1	-	1	-	Some Restrictions
Rhode Island	1	-	1	-	Some Restrictions
New Hampshire	1	-	1	-	Some Restrictions
Idaho	1	-	1	-	Some Restrictions
Alaska	1	-	1	-	Some Restrictions

How Cities Compare

These rankings are based on verified municipal code data, not opinion. A "strict" rating means the city has heavy restrictions, high fines, or outright bans. "Permissive" means few or no local restrictions beyond state law.

Most Restrictive

1
San Bernardino, CA10:00 PM to sunrise
San Bernardino Municipal Code 9.40 bars minors under 18 from public places between 10:00 PM and sunrise, with exemptions for work, school events, emergencies, and travel with a parent or guardian.
2
Oxnard, CA10 PM–6 AM (Sun–Thu)
Oxnard enforces a juvenile curfew ordinance prohibiting minors under 18 from being in public places during late night and early morning hours without a parent or guardian. The curfew aims to reduce juvenile crime and victimization.
3
Richmond, VAUnder 18
Richmond City Code 74-2 imposes juvenile curfew on minors under 18. Curfew runs 11 PM to 5 AM Sunday through Thursday and midnight to 5 AM Friday and Saturday. Exceptions for parental accompaniment, employment, and emergencies.
4
Ontario, CA10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Ontario prohibits minors under 18 from being in public places between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. without a parent or qualifying exception under OMC Chapter 6.
5
Moreno Valley, CA
Moreno Valley enforces a juvenile curfew for minors under 18, typically 10 PM to 5 AM on school nights and 12 AM to 5 AM on weekends, with standard exceptions for emergencies, work, and accompanied minors.
6
Philadelphia County, PA$300
Philadelphia County enforces a juvenile curfew under Phila. Code 10-303, with minors under 18 prohibited from public places from 10 PM to 6 AM on school nights and midnight to 6 AM on weekends. Enhanced summer curfew zones apply.
7
Hayward, CA10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Hayward Municipal Code prohibits minors under 18 from being in public places without a parent between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., with several specific exceptions.
8
Live Oak, TX11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Live Oak enforces a juvenile curfew under Texas Local Government Code 370.002. Minors under 17 are generally restricted from public places 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. on school nights and midnight to 6 a.m. weekends.
9
East Honolulu, HI
East Honolulu follows the Hawaii state juvenile curfew under HRS 577-16. Children under 16 cannot be in public places between 10 pm and 4 am without a parent or guardian.
10
Sunnyvale, CA10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Sunnyvale enforces a juvenile curfew prohibiting minors under 18 from being in public places during overnight hours without a parent or valid exception.

Fewest Restrictions

1
Colonie, NYTown park rules apply
The Town of Colonie does not codify a general townwide juvenile curfew ordinance in its Town Code at ecode360.com/CO0290. New York State has no statewide curfew for minors. Conduct that would in other states trigger a juvenile-curfew citation - presence of an unaccompanied minor in public at late hours - is handled in Colonie through general parental-supervision review by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services framework and Family Court Act Article 7 (Persons in Need of Supervision/PINS) where chronic behavior emerges, plus enforcement of substantive offenses (loitering, trespass, alcohol possession).
2
Santa Clara County, CANone in unincorporated areas
Unincorporated Santa Clara County has no general countywide juvenile curfew ordinance, relying on state law for truancy and parental responsibility.
3
Richardson, TX11 PM-6 AM (Sun-Thu); 12:01 AM-6 AM (Fri-Sat)
Richardson repealed its juvenile curfew ordinance on August 28, 2023, to comply with Texas HB 1819 which prohibits cities from imposing curfews on minors except for emergency management purposes.
4
Newton, MASeparate rules apply
Newton does not have a general juvenile curfew ordinance. Massachusetts state law governs offenses involving minors, and parents remain primarily responsible for supervising children at night.
5
Somerville, MANot enforced
Somerville does not currently enforce a general juvenile nighttime curfew. Massachusetts case law limits municipal curfews on minors, and Somerville relies on state loitering and parental-responsibility laws instead.
6
Lowell, MASeparate park curfew applies
Lowell does not enforce a general juvenile curfew ordinance. Parents and guardians remain responsible for minors under Massachusetts child welfare and truancy laws.
7
Berkeley, CANot in effect in Berkeley
Berkeley does not maintain an active general juvenile curfew ordinance. California state truancy and loitering laws apply, and parents remain responsible for supervising minors.
8
Huntington, NYNone
Huntington does not have a town-wide juvenile curfew ordinance. NY State imposes no general statewide youth curfew. Enforcement relies on Suffolk County Police discretion and NY Family Court Act for minors in need of supervision.
9
King County, WANone in unincorporated area
Unincorporated King County does not have a general juvenile curfew ordinance. Washington state law protects minors freedom of movement except when expressly restricted. Some cities within King County (such as parts of Seattle and Bellevue at specific parks or venues) have limited curfew rules for specific places.
10
Cornelius, NCStill apply
Cornelius does not maintain a general juvenile curfew ordinance. Minors in the Town are subject to North Carolina state laws on truancy, parental responsibility under N.C.G.S. §14-316.1, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor under §14-316.

All 584 Locations

Every city and county below has verified ordinance data for this topic. Click any location for the full breakdown including fines, exceptions, and local FAQs.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions come from the most common things people ask about this topic across different cities.

What age does curfew apply to?

Typically minors under 17. Some cities set the threshold at 16 or 18. Check Ocean Springs ordinance.

What are the exceptions?

Common exceptions include traveling to/from work, school activities, emergencies, and being with a parent or guardian.

Is there a curfew for minors in Seattle?

No. Seattle does not currently have a juvenile curfew ordinance. A previous curfew law was allowed to expire, and the city has not enacted a replacement. Minors are not subject to curfew citations for being out late. However, truancy laws apply during school hours, and police may contact parents if minors are found in unsafe situations.

Can my teenager be out late in Seattle without getting in trouble?

There is no curfew-specific violation in Seattle. However, minors engaging in criminal activity, loitering in restricted areas, or violating park closure hours may face other charges. Parents should be aware that some venues and businesses may have their own age-based admission policies, especially late at night.

Can my 17-year-old drive home from work after 10 PM?

Yes. Traveling to or from employment is a standard curfew exception. Carry proof (pay stub, work schedule) if stopped by police.

Does curfew apply on private property?

No. The curfew applies to public places (streets, parks, businesses). Being at a friend's house with their parents' permission is not a curfew violation.

Can my teen drive home from a friend's house after curfew?

Yes, if returning directly home from a school, religious, work, or government-sponsored activity, or if carrying signed parental authorization describing the activity and time. Stopping at McDonald's on the way removes the exception.

What happens if my child is picked up?

First offense: officers usually transport to the Salt Lake County Youth Services Center on Price Avenue and call a parent for pickup — no arrest record. Second offense within a year is a Class C misdemeanor and may go to juvenile court.