Bettendorf’s parade is Saturday, Oct. 24, and Davenport’s is Sunday, Oct. 25. Neighborhood trick-or-treating takes place Oct. 31, with different hours across Iowa and Illinois.
Families across the Quad Cities will have two Halloween parades this weekend, followed by neighborhood trick-or-treating on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Bettendorf’s parade begins Saturday at 6:30 p.m., while Davenport’s downtown parade starts Sunday at 2 p.m.
Halloween hours vary by city. Davenport has scheduled trick-or-treating from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on October 31, while Bettendorf will begin at 5 p.m. On the Illinois side, Moline, East Moline and Rock Island have all been listed with 5 to 8 p.m. hours.
October 31 — Trick-or-treat times in Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline and nearby cities
Halloween falls on a Saturday in 2026. The following hours apply to neighborhood trick-or-treating, not to the separate parades or community events scheduled earlier in the month.
| City | State | Trick-or-treat hours |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport | Iowa | 5:30–7:30 p.m. |
| Bettendorf | Iowa | 5–7:30 p.m. |
| Eldridge | Iowa | 5:30–7:30 p.m. |
| LeClaire | Iowa | 6–8 p.m. |
| Muscatine | Iowa | 6–8 p.m. |
| Moline | Illinois | 5–8 p.m. |
| East Moline | Illinois | 5–8 p.m. |
| Rock Island | Illinois | 5–8 p.m. |
The cities of Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline and East Moline have published their 2026 hours through municipal announcements or calendars. The Rock Island, Eldridge, LeClaire and Muscatine times are also included in KWQC’s October 2026 community schedule.
Parents planning to visit more than one neighborhood should account for the different starting and ending times. Bettendorf begins 30 minutes before Davenport, while the Illinois-side communities listed above continue until 8 p.m.
October 24 — Bettendorf Halloween Parade begins at 6:30 p.m.
Bettendorf’s annual Halloween Parade will take place Saturday, October 24, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The procession will travel along 18th Street, Spruce Hills Drive and Middle Road.
The parade starts at Bettendorf Middle School’s north parking lot on 18th Street. Participants will head along 18th Street, turn right onto Spruce Hills Drive, then turn right onto Middle Road before finishing at the school’s south parking lot.
Road closures are scheduled to begin at approximately 6:15 p.m. Streets will reopen as the parade clears the major intersections.
Construction at Bettendorf Middle School has limited space for parade participants. The registration deadline to enter the parade was October 19, and the city has not scheduled a rain date.
The City of Bettendorf’s Halloween schedule and parade route include the procession’s path and other city events.
October 25 — Davenport Halloween Parade starts downtown at 2 p.m.
Davenport’s annual Halloween Parade will take place Sunday, October 25, at 2 p.m. in downtown Davenport. Spectators are encouraged to wear costumes and bring containers for candy distributed during the parade.
Parking will be free in the city’s three downtown parking ramps from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, parade-related access restrictions will affect the garages.
- Harrison Street Ramp: Access will be unavailable from 11:30 a.m. until the parade concludes.
- Redstone Parking Ramp: Access will be available from Brady Street only.
- RiverCenter Parking Ramp: Access will be available from Brady Street only.
The city’s 2026 Halloween Parade information includes the official route map and parking maps. The deadline to register as a parade participant has passed, but volunteer information remains available through the city.
October 22–24 — Free Halloween activities begin before the parades
Several Quad Cities communities have scheduled free activities before Halloween weekend’s two parades.
Thursday, October 22: Fright Night in the Park in Rock Island
Rock Island Parks and Recreation and Goodwill of the Heartland will host Fright Night in the Park from 5 to 7 p.m. at Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
The free event includes trick-or-treat stations, a costume contest, music and dance performances. The first 600 children will receive a free goodie bag.
Friday, October 23: Free activities in Bettendorf and Moline
Bettendorf’s City Hall-o-ween will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. at Bettendorf City Hall, 1609 State St. The free event is designed for children ages 5 and younger, who can wear costumes and collect treats from city staff.
Later that day, Moline Parks and Recreation will hold its seventh annual Spooktacular Trunk or Treat from 5 to 7 p.m. at Greenvalley Softball Complex, 5920 52nd Ave. Admission is free, and the event includes treats, entertainment and a costume contest.
Saturday, October 24: Downtown Davenport Candy Crawl
Downtown Davenport will host its free Spooky Spectacular & Candy Crawl from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Participating downtown businesses will distribute candy while supplies last. Other activities include face painting, balloon animals, live magic, pumpkin smashing and Halloween photo opportunities.
Event maps will be available at participating businesses. The downtown celebration takes place one day before Davenport’s annual Halloween Parade.
October 29 — Moline hosts another free Halloween event
Moline’s BOO! Street Landing celebration is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bass Street Landing, 1601 River Drive.
The free family event will feature treats, music, Halloween activities and costume contests. Moline’s regular neighborhood trick-or-treating will follow two days later, on October 31, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Neighborhood trick-or-treating takes place Saturday, October 31
The Halloween parades and community activities are separate from door-to-door trick-or-treating. In Davenport, the designated hours are 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bettendorf’s schedule is 5 to 7:30 p.m., and Moline, East Moline and Rock Island have 5 to 8 p.m. hours.
The final neighborhood trick-or-treating date for all five principal Quad Cities communities is Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Related: Halloween 2026: Trick-or-Treat Times in Des Moines and Nearby Cities
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