What's The Legal Age Limit For Trick or Treating In Idaho?

We're just a few days out from Halloween, and here's to hoping you're prepared. Fingers crossed you've got a great costume, a good pail/sack to store your candy, and a battleplan about which houses to hit first.

Oh, and hopefully you're not too old for Trick or Treating here in Idaho. Let's get to the facts.

So, is there an actual legal age limit for trick or treaters on Halloween night in Idaho?

According to Google AI, there isn't a single state-specific law in Idaho that would prevent an Idahoan of any age going door-to-door picking up candy from strangers:

There are no state-specific laws regarding trick-or-treating times or age limits in Idaho, and state law does not prohibit adults from trick-or-treating. However, some local communities may have their own rules, and many areas consider it a general guideline to stop trick-or-treating around 9 p.m. or 8 p.m.. It is always best to check local community guidelines for specific times, and safety tips like going out with an adult or in a group, staying on sidewalks, and staying in well-lit areas are always recommended.

Now, Idaho does have a law in place regarding who can handout candy on Halloween. Per the Idaho Department of Corrections, a registered sex offender on probation or parole is not allowed to have their house lights on Halloween night during trick or treating times, and they can not hand out candy.

So, should you go trick or treating this year in Boise? That's completely up to you. However, there are a few reasons that may deter you: