Halloween in Avondale Estates

Flying purple and white ghosts Happy Halloween

The City of Avondale Estates welcomes residents and visitors  on October 31 for a fun night of  trick-or-treating on Halloween. During this festive time of the year, the City asks everyone to prioritize safety while celebrating. The Avondale Estates Police Department shares the following plan to ensure the safety of those participating in the city’s Halloween tradition.

Traffic Plan for Halloween

map showing one-way traffic on Clarendon and barricades in the Avondale Estates neighborhood

Free Downtown Public Parking

downtown map showing public parking lots

Tips for a Spook-Free Halloween

Avondale Estates 2025 Halloween Safety Plan

Traffic Plan:

  • Starting at 5:30 p.m., Clarendon Avenue becomes one-way southbound from South Avondale Road to Wiltshire Drive.
  •  Barricades will be placed:
    • At Kingstone to prevent northbound travel from Fairfield Plaza or Kingstone.
    •  At Dartmouth Avenue and Clarendon Place to restrict northbound traffic.
  •  Officers will patrol residential trick-or-treating areas to ensure safety and move as needed rather than staying at fixed posts.
  •  At 8 p.m., Clarendon Avenue reverts to two-way traffic, and officers will begin informing people to return to their vehicles or homes.

Safety Tips:

  • Do not stop vehicles in roadways or follow trick-or-treaters by car; walk with them instead.
  •  Drivers should stay alert for heavy pedestrian traffic.
  •  Use sidewalks whenever possible.
  •  If no sidewalk, walk close to the curb facing traffic.
  •  Carry flashlights or glow sticks for visibility.