VERMONT AVE HALLOWEEN 2026
Neighbors for safe trick-or-treating
With a long history of being “the street” to trick-or-treat for families in West Asheville, Vermont Avenue residents have organized to close the street to vehicle traffic for Halloween evening, making for a safer and more enjoyable experience for all.
Thanks to all the community members that donated to their Go Fund Me, not only will the street be closed to cars, the group was able to support residents with additional candy to hand out. Trust us, a LOT of candy gets handed out on Vermont Avenue on Halloween.
With the street closed it also becomes an impromptu Halloween party and is a great place to wander through and admire costumes. No alcohol allowed. This is a street party designed to be a safe space for children and families to trick-or-treat.
Parking:
Please utilize the paid lots along Haywood Road and marked free street spots. West Asheville neighborhood streets are narrow and need space for emergency vehicles to pass through, so please don’t park in them. Pro tip: the farther you walk in, the easier it will be to leave and you can enjoy seeing all the costumes of folks walking along Haywood Road. Some businesses may also be handing out candy into the evening, so bonus sweets for your little monsters along the walk.
Hours:
The official hours are 5:30-8:30, however houses do as they see fit.
Remember: Vermont Ave will be closed to traffic, please keep vehicles away from Vermont Ave and side streets. It will be a beautiful evening, plan to walk in to the fun.