Halloween falls on Saturday, Oct. 31, and all five New Trier Township villages have posted their trick-or-treating windows.

Three villages share the same schedule. Wilmette and Northfield set trick-or-treating from 3 to 7 p.m., according to each village's website. The Village of Northfield and the Village of Wilmette both confirmed the hours. Winnetka also lists 3 to 7 p.m., as Patch reported.

Glencoe runs later. The Village of Glencoe recommends residential trick-or-treating from 4 to 8 p.m.

In Kenilworth, trick-or-treaters are encouraged to start at 3:15 p.m., with the evening wrapping up around 8 p.m., per Patch. No official Kenilworth village posting could be confirmed as of publication.

Before the doorbell rings

Glencoe's Halloween weekend begins a day early. The annual Halloween Hello event, organized by the Winnetka-Northfield-Glencoe Chamber of Commerce, takes over downtown Glencoe on Friday, Oct. 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Families can trick-or-treat at participating businesses and visit the Glencoe Historical Society's "Ghosts in the Garden" experience at Eklund Garden. The free event also includes activities at the Glencoe Public Library and a "Village Hall-oween" at Village Hall.

In Northfield, the park district hosts its Boo Bash on Friday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 401 Wagner Road, according to The Record North Shore. The event features games, crafts, a balloonist and a train ride through Willow Park. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Wilmette's Centennial Ice Rink, at 2300 Old Glenview Road, holds its Spooky Skate on Oct. 31 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Skaters of all ages can come in costume for games and a costume contest. Entry costs $8 for students, $9 for adults and $4 for ages 5 and under.

Safety reminders

Northfield police advise trick-or-treaters to cross only at crosswalks or corners, wear bright or reflective materials and have young children accompanied by an adult. Glencoe officials recommend flame-resistant costumes that don't obstruct vision, carrying a flashlight or glow bracelet and staying home if feeling unwell.

The village-by-village schedule at a glance:

*Kenilworth hours per Patch; no official village posting confirmed.