Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31. Pensacola has set no official trick-or-treat hours. Beach-O-Ween is canceled; the free Halloween Market runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Last checked Oct. 14, 2026. This page is updated each year with the city’s and county’s announcements, community trunk-or-treats and safety advice.

Updated Oct. 14: Beach-O-Ween on Pensacola Beach is canceled because of Hurricane Isaias.

Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. As of Oct. 14, neither the City of Pensacola nor Escambia County had announced official trick-or-treat hours. Without set hours, families choose their own evening hours.

Who to call

  • Emergencies: 911
  • Pensacola Police non-emergency dispatch: 850-435-1845
  • Downed power line or dark street light after the storm: FPL, 1-800-468-8243
  • Storm debris blocking a sidewalk or street: Pensacola 311, or 850-436-5555
  • Official page: City of Pensacola

After Hurricane Isaias

Hurricane Isaias left downed trees, power lines and debris across Pensacola on Oct. 9 and 10, and the city warned that recovery will take time. On Oct. 14 the city asked people to stay out of all city parks, including playgrounds, until crews inspect and clear them, according to its parks closure notice. By Halloween some streets may still have debris piles at the curb or dark street lights. The city’s storm questions and answers say to stay far away from any downed line and never touch a tree that is touching one. Walk routes in daylight first, keep children off debris piles and carry a flashlight. If the city or county changes Halloween plans because of the storm, we will post it here.

Halloween events and trunk-or-treats

Beach-O-Ween: canceled. The free Halloween night on the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, set for Friday, Oct. 16, is “canceled due to Hurricane Isaias,” the Santa Rosa Island Authority says.

Halloween Market, Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Palafox Market turns into the Halloween Market at Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza and Plaza Ferdinand VII downtown. Children in costume can trick-or-treat with market vendors in both parks. There is a live-animal Creepy Critters show by Animal Tales, a Kids Zone with games and mini train rides, appearances by Winterfest’s Pumpkinhead and a Haunted Trolley between the two parks. Admission and activities are free, except the mini train rides. The market is run by the Downtown Improvement Board.

Trunk-or-treats. Churches, schools, businesses and community centers across Pensacola hold trunk-or-treats, where children go car to car in a parking lot instead of door to door. We list each one here once the organizer publishes a date, time and place. Organizers can send theirs through our contact page.

For the rest of the season, see fall festivals and pumpkin patches and things to do in Pensacola this month.

Candy and costume safety

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Halloween safety tips for families:

  • Inspect candy at home before anyone eats it, and have a snack before heading out so children are not tempted to eat on the way.
  • Accept only commercially wrapped treats. Throw away anything with an unusual appearance or discoloration, tiny pinholes or torn wrappers.
  • Food allergies: check every label, and do not let a child with allergies eat home-baked goods from strangers.
  • Very young children: remove choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies and small toys.
  • Decorative contact lenses sold in costume or retail stores without a prescription are illegal, the FDA says. See an eye care professional first.

Costumes

The FDA’s costume advice:

  • Choose costumes labeled flame resistant; if you make your own, use flame-resistant fabric such as polyester or nylon.
  • Wear bright, reflective costumes or add reflective tape so drivers can see you.
  • Keep costumes short enough not to trip on.
  • Use makeup and hats instead of masks that block vision.

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Related: parks and trails and power outages in Pensacola.

Frequently asked questions

What are the trick-or-treat hours in Pensacola for 2026?

Neither the City of Pensacola nor Escambia County had announced official trick-or-treat hours as of Oct. 14, 2026. Halloween falls on Saturday, Oct. 31, and families set their own evening hours.

Is trick-or-treating on Oct. 31 in Pensacola this year?

Yes, Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. No change of date has been announced. We will update this page if the city or county sets hours or moves the night because of storm cleanup.

Is Beach-O-Ween on this year?

No. Beach-O-Ween on the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, set for Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, is canceled because of Hurricane Isaias, the Santa Rosa Island Authority says.

Where can kids trick-or-treat downtown in Pensacola?

At the Halloween Market on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza and Plaza Ferdinand VII. Children in costume trick-or-treat with Palafox Market vendors, and admission is free.

How do I check Halloween candy for safety?

The FDA says not to eat candy until it has been inspected at home, to accept only commercially wrapped treats, and to throw away anything with pinholes, torn wrappers or an unusual look.