Beyond the MLS October 28, 2024

Bloomington’s Best Neighborhoods for Trick-or-Treating

From Indiana University’s colorful campus to the town’s buzzworthy food scene, Bloomington offers a lot to love, even on Halloween. This year, consider rethinking your usual trick-or-treating route to a neighborhood that gives you all-new ways to experience the holiday. 

Bloomington neighborhoods that go big on Halloween: 

  1. Renwick

Charming streets, chic boutiques, and top-notch eateries make Renwick a lively place for parents and their little ones any night of the year. Start the night early with a town stroll, where you can savor a delicious family dinner and toast to the night ahead with a cocktail. Once the sun sets, explore the picturesque streets where homeowners wait on their porches with buckets full of treats. 

  1. Hyde Park

With its tree-lined sidewalks and eclectic mix of bungalows and Victorian homes, Hyde Park is a beautiful neighborhood to tour on Halloween. While you admire the neighborhood’s diverse architecture, the kids will gush over the candy haul they score in this affluent area known to dish out all the treats on Halloween night. 

  1. Elm Heights

From spooky, life-sized lawn characters to decadently done-up porches, homeowners in this neighborhood love giving their historic homes a hauntingly dazzling Halloween makeover. Close to the IU campus, the holiday vibes are especially alive in this neighborhood, where folks of all ages join in on the tricks and treats.  

  1. Park Ridge East

With its recreational areas for all ages, a bustling weekend farmers market, and impressive library program, Park Ridge East is a hotspot for families with little ones, which makes trick-or-treating in this friendly neighborhood a whole lot more fun. Celebrate the holiday with the whole community, as everyone’s either parading down the street in costume or handing out candy.

Ready to call one of these neighborhoods home?

It’s easy to fall in love with these communities when you experience them like a true townie on Halloween night. A storybook home in Elm Heights might catch your eye, or that pre-trick-or-treat meal in Rewick could make you an aspiring regular. 

No matter what you consider a “treat,” I can help you find your Bloomington dream home. Ready to see what’s waiting for you? Give me a call at (812) 322-1871 or check out my listings.