Cobb County sets no official trick-or-treat hours for Saturday, Oct. 31; sunset is 6:46 p.m. Boo Bash at Avenue East Cobb Oct. 24, trunk-or-treats Oct. 23-28.

Last checked Oct. 5, 2026. Updated each year. Events come from Cobb County’s fall events roundup and Avenue East Cobb. Cobb County Police, non-emergency: 770-499-3900.

Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, and there are no official trick-or-treat hours in East Cobb. East Cobb is unincorporated, and Cobb County government has not published set hours. Neighborhoods and homeowners associations decide their own customs. The sun sets at 6:46 p.m. that evening and civil twilight ends at 7:12 p.m., according to the U.S. Naval Observatory, so most trick-or-treating will be in the dark.

Who to call

Boo Bash at Avenue East Cobb, Saturday, Oct. 24

The shopping center’s free Halloween party runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in The Plaza at 4475 Roswell Road, according to Avenue East Cobb:

  • Trick-or-treating at participating stores and restaurants, with a stroll map handed out at check-in, while supplies last. Trick-or-treating goes ahead rain or shine.
  • Costume party shows hosted by East Cobb Church at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., and a live DJ from noon to 1 p.m.
  • Free face painting, a bounce house and crafts.

Coolers and outside drinks are not allowed.

Trunk-or-treats and Halloween events

Event Date and time Place
Cobb District Attorney’s Office Trunk or Treat Friday, Oct. 23, 6 to 8 p.m. RedBud Blossom Family Justice Center, Marietta
Cobb Public Safety Trunk or Treat and Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1285 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta
Cobb PARKS Fall Festival of Fun Saturday, Oct. 24, 5 to 9 p.m. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta
Halloween Hike Sunday, Oct. 25, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. East Cobb Park, 3322 Roswell Road
Sewell Mill Spook-tacular Wednesday, Oct. 28, 5 to 7 p.m. 2051 Lower Roswell Road
Halloween face painting Saturday, Oct. 31, 3 to 4 p.m. East Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road

The county says the Public Safety event has decorated cars, food trucks, candy, K-9s, touch-a-truck and face painting, and both trunk-or-treats are free. The Jim Miller Park haunted house costs $5 and runs Oct. 24-25 and Oct. 28-31; from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, it has a calmer, sensory-friendly session.

Holding a church or neighborhood trunk-or-treat in East Cobb? Send us the date, time and place and we will add it: contact us.

Candy safety

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

  • Give children a light meal or snack before they go out, and ask them to wait until they get home so you can check their treats.
  • Do not let them eat anything that is not commercially wrapped. Throw away anything with pinholes, torn wrappers or an unusual look.
  • If your child has a food allergy, check labels and skip home-baked goods.
  • Serve only pasteurized juice or cider at parties.

The night itself

  • Oct. 31 is a Saturday, and Cobb schools are open as normal the following Monday.
  • Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, so set clocks back an hour before bed.
  • Weather for the evening comes from the National Weather Service office in Peachtree City; see the forecast on our home page in the days before.

What this means for you

  • No set hours: follow your street’s custom, and look for porch lights.
  • For daytime trick-or-treating, go to Avenue East Cobb on Oct. 24.
  • Carry a flashlight; it is dark by about 7:15 p.m.

More: things to do in East Cobb this month and fall festivals and pumpkin patches.

Frequently asked questions

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

There are none set by government. East Cobb is unincorporated, and Cobb County has published no official trick-or-treat hours for Saturday, Oct. 31. Neighborhoods and homeowners associations set their own customs.

What time does it get dark on Halloween in East Cobb?

The sun sets at 6:46 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, and civil twilight ends at 7:12 p.m., according to the U.S. Naval Observatory. Daylight saving time ends the next morning.

Where is trick-or-treating at Avenue East Cobb?

Boo Bash at Avenue East Cobb, 4475 Roswell Road, runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Families pick up a map at check-in and visit participating stores and restaurants while supplies last.

Are there trunk-or-treats near East Cobb?

Yes. Cobb Public Safety holds a free Trunk or Treat from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1285 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta, and the Cobb District Attorney’s Office holds one from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at the RedBud Blossom Family Justice Center.

Who do I call about suspicious activity on Halloween in East Cobb?

Call 911 for emergencies. For non-emergency questions, Cobb County Police headquarters is at 770-499-3900, and tips can be sent through the county’s online crime tip form.