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Where to go Halloween Trick or Treating in the Inner West

The Best Places for Halloween Trick or Treating in Sydney’s Inner West and beyond

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Looking for the best streets in the Inner West to get your Halloween spook on this year? Whether you love seeing the ghostly decorations, getting dressed up or the kids love their annual lolly fix, there’s plenty to explore in our glorious little patch of Sydney. In this article, we’ve listed the top streets by suburb that promise a fun Halloween trick or treating experience for your family.

Whilst we take every care to ensure the accuracy of these locations, we also can’t guarantee that every street listed will be fully participating in the Halloween festivities. So, to avoid disappointment, we suggest scouting the area in advance. If you’ve got a street in mind for Halloween trick or treating  that you normally pass on your way to and from school or work, why not drive past and check out how many houses are decorated as this will give you an idea of what to expect on October 31. And if you know of a street or suburb that we haven’t listed below, feel free to drop us a line (our email details are at the end of this article).

Happy Haunting mummas!

🎃 Annandale – Railway Parade, Annandale Parade, Trafalgar Street, and Nelson Street

🎃 Ashbury – First and Third Streets

🎃 Balmain & Balmain East – The Nicho Halloween Festival Nicholson Street Public School Halloween Festival

🎃 Concord West – Merville Street

🎃 Croydon Park – Balmoral Street

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🎃 Dulwich Hill – Fairfowl Street

🎃 Drummoyne – Renwick Street

🎃 Earlwood – Bexley Road and Gornall Avenue

🎃 Five Dock – Lancelot Street

🎃 Kingsgrove – William Street

🎃 Leichhardt – Hill Street & surrounds

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🎃 Marrickville – Charles Street

🎃 Russell Lea – Sibbick Street

🎃 Parramatta – Grandview Street & Gore Street

🎃 Redfern – Baptist Street

🎃 Rockdale – Clarence Road and Herbert Street

🎃 Rosebery – Tweedmouth Avenue

🎃 Rozelle – Darling Street

🎃 Stanmore – Cavendish Street & surrounds

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Before you head out, here are a few key Halloween tips for parents and kids.

🎃  Safety First! If you’re trick or treating in a group, discuss with the other parents and take turns keeping an eye on all the little ones as they navigate the unfamiliar streets. Remind kids to hold hands when crossing roads and to stay together, avoiding the temptation to rush ahead to the next house.  If you’re going solo, consider discussing a safe meeting spot where your kids can head to if they end up being separated. For little ones, consider writing your phone number on their arm so they can easily ask an adult to call if you if they accidentally get separated from you during the night. Also, whilst you may choose to stay local this Halloween, if you decide to head to another suburb to go trick or treating be aware this might mean finding parking further afield as popular streets can easily get inundated with visitors so it pays to remind kids to be extra vigilant when crossing the road.

 

🎃  Manners Matter: Teach your children to be polite by reminding them to say “thank you” when receiving treats. Encourage them to take only a small serving (or just one lolly) so everyone gets a chance to enjoy the goodies. Also remind kids that as much as they want to touch the decorations, this might inadvertently lead to a well-placed pumpkin or skeleton falling over. If they’ve really loved what they’ve seen, encourage them to share their words of appreciation if the family or householders are present.

 

🎃  Tips for Homes Participating in Trick or Treating: If you’re handing out treats, keep your front door or porch light on and decorate your home or mailbox to make it clear to families that you’re joining in the fun. Consider individually wrapped lollies like Minties or individual packs of gummy treats, which parents prefer for hygiene. Be prepared for the influx of trick or treaters, especially if your suburb has a set time for festivities. If you run out of lollies, either take down your decorations or post a sign to inform families, preventing disappointment—and potential mischief.

 

🎃  Stay hydrated: Who would have thought that walking up and down your local streets and gobbling up lollies would work up such a thirst? Kids typically forget to drink water and with the end of October starting to warm up, it pays to make sure the kids are hydrated during the night so pack water bottles, monitor their lolly intake, and keep the fun times going.

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Looking for Halloween costumes in the Inner West? Check out this article on the best local Halloween costume and op-shops.

Did we miss a street in this article that you’d like to recommend? Send us an email at info@theinnerwestmums.com.au

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