Halloween Candy Map: There’s Now An App For That

I'm about to sound like i'm way older than I really am, but back in my day, Halloween was a bit more 'free for all' than it is these days.

Costumes were often times homemade (remember when you dressed us up as M&M's mom, and used hoola hoops to make our sandwich board style costumes? We'd head out into the neighborhood, pillowcase in hand, navigating driveways and walkways based on decorations and porch lights.

Young child in vampire costume holding trick-or-treat bucket

These days, costumes can cost just as much as prom dresses, you rarely see a kid with a 10 pound pillowcase full of candy, and which houses are dishing out sweet treats, well there's an app for that!

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Nextdoor Continues Trick or Treat Interactive Treat Map

It isn't the first year that this community-oriented app, which people typically rely on for good takeout options, handyman recommendations, or to find out 'what was that boom in the neighborhood' has offered Halloween help. Nextdoor has once again launched their treat map.

Celebrate spooky season this year with the Nextdoor Treat Map. See which houses in your neighborhood are handing out candy and decorating, and discover festive local spots and events near you.

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Users can add their home to the local 'treat map,' ensuring that all the neighborhood ghouls, goblins, princesses and so on can swing by to trick-or-treat. Do you go all out with decorations? Adding your home to the map will help direct people to check out your displays and decorations. Local businesses can get in on the action, too.

Are you a local business owner looking to join in the Halloween fun? This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with your community! Showcase your storefront on the Treat Map and offer special promotions for those who drop by in costume. Participating businesses will not only spread joy but also gain exposure among neighbors.

The Nextdoor app is a free download.