Oxford sets no official trick-or-treat hours. The city trunk-or-treat is 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at mTrade Park; Halloween falls on a Saturday.

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. This page is updated each year. Events come from Visit Oxford’s events calendar; the football schedule is from Ole Miss Athletics. City Hall: 662-236-1310.

The City of Oxford has not set official trick-or-treat hours for 2026. Halloween falls on Saturday, Oct. 31, and neighborhoods trick-or-treat on their own schedule. The easiest organized option is the City of Oxford Trunk or Treat, 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at mTrade Park. If the city announces hours, we will add them here.

Halloween at a glance

  • City trunk-or-treat: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, mTrade Park, 4259 Old Sardis Road
  • Halloween night: Saturday, Oct. 31; no official city hours
  • Police (non-emergency): 662-232-2400; emergencies, 911
  • Ole Miss vs. Auburn: Saturday, Oct. 31, early kickoff

Trunk-or-treats and Halloween events

Event When Where
OPC Halloween Black Out Glow Party, free, no registration 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 Oxford Activity Center, 400 Price St.
City of Oxford Trunk or Treat 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 mTrade Park, 4259 Old Sardis Road
Hallowed Hopewell, free trick-or-treating through decorated cabins 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 Camp Hopewell, 24 County Road 231
Oxford Witches Ride, benefiting The Pantry Registration 5:15 p.m., ride 6:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26 Midtown Shopping Center

For the glow party, the Park Commission asks kids to wear white or neon, because the gym floor is lit with black lights. Hosting a trunk-or-treat? Send it to the newsroom and we will add it.

Halloween on a football Saturday

Ole Miss plays Auburn at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Halloween, with Ole Miss listing an early kickoff window of 11 a.m. to noon. Plan around game day traffic near campus, and see our getting around guide.

Safety tips

  • Trick-or-treat with an adult or a group, and carry a flashlight.
  • Wear bright colors or reflective tape after dark.
  • Check candy at home before kids eat it.
  • Drivers: slow down in neighborhoods from dusk on.
  • Call 911 in an emergency and 662-232-2400 for the Oxford Police Department.

What this means for you

Frequently asked questions

What are the trick-or-treat hours in Oxford, Mississippi, for 2026?

The City of Oxford has not published official trick-or-treat hours. Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31, and families choose their own times; the city’s own trunk-or-treat is 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at mTrade Park.

When is the Oxford trunk-or-treat?

The City of Oxford Trunk or Treat is 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at mTrade Park, 4259 Old Sardis Road.

Are there free Halloween events for kids in Oxford?

Yes. The Oxford Park Commission’s glow party is free, 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the Oxford Activity Center, and Hallowed Hopewell offers free trick-or-treating 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at Camp Hopewell.

Is there an Ole Miss game on Halloween 2026?

Yes. Ole Miss hosts Auburn at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, with kickoff in the early window, 11 a.m. to noon, so expect game day traffic that day.