In a rare occurrence, Blair County announces Trick or Treat on Halloween night

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Trick or Treat in Blair County is typically the Thursday before Halloween — a long-standing tradition — but in 2024, it will actually happen on Halloween night.

Many in Blair County know officials tend to avoid Halloween night for trick-or-treating. Over the last few years as social media grew, community members and parents voiced their thoughts, some saying it made no sense to not have it on Oct. 31, Halloween, like many other communities.

That’s right: Blair County, trick or treat will take place on Halloween this year.

It’s unknown at this time if Blair County will continue with Oct. 31 trick-or-treating in the future or if it’s a one-off with Halloween falling on a Thursday.

While many people voiced their thoughts over the years about wanting it to be on Oct. 31, this writer has to say — after 41 years — I still don’t understand the argument. Blair County having trick-or-treat the Thursday before Halloween while others do it on Halloween is a great opportunity to double dip. Enjoy it in Blair, then on Halloween, venture out for more trick-or-treating goodies!

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