15 Vintage Photos of Trick-or-Treating from Back When it Was Actually Fun
We need to face the reality that, back in the day, Trick-or-Treating was safer to do, and therefore, far more fun to take part in. There’s not much we can do for the kids of today beyond keeping them safe, but it does make us look back at the time we went Trick-or-Treating, and the fun we used to have.
For this reason, we’ve gathered just a few photos of a simpler time, snapshots of moments in the past when walking at night was a lot of fun. We’re going back to the 80s and even further back, looking at our childhoods and the joy our innocent eyes would show.
Shark Snack, 1976
This little shark boy is inspecting the loot he got after some successful Trick-or-Treating. He seems to have the appetite to devour it all tonight.
Halloween Dance, 1955
It wasn’t all about hitting the streets, since kids also had little gatherings where a friendly dance was all it took to have a great time.
Mars Man, 1950
When you didn’t have a lot of materials to distinguish yourself among your peers, a good label was able to set the tone just right. This is an alien, not a robot.
Prison Row, 1967
Talk about a good, old fashioned group costume. Since being tied together would create too much of a hassle, the boys just grabbed the chain whenever a picture was being taken.
School Festivities, 1977
Having fun on Halloween isn’t reserved for only nighttime. During the day, several schools have an opportunity to create socializing and bonding moments for the children.
Cowboy Loot, 1977
Do you think this dashing rogue stole all this candy from a moving train, or did he take it from the local bank? Guess we’ll never know.
Devil Chewbacca, 1983
A costume doesn’t need to be elaborate for it to represent the spirit of Halloween, but it does, ideally, cover one’s face.
Two Clowns, 1983
Clowns live in a paradox where they were made to be fun and bring smiles to children, but a lot of people find them terrifying. These kids seem to agree with the latter.
Bunny, 1983
People tend to simply leave their candy on the door nowadays rather than let their kids do the Trick-or-Treat routine. Back in the day, the main attraction was knocking on people’s doors.
Pure Horror, 1930
If you wanted proper scares, the 30s seemed to be the era to be in. Simply imagine all of these kids, but in the late hours of the night.
Pumpkins, 1965
Now these two are about to form some great memories of Halloween, likely not their first, but the first one they’ll be able to remember.
Ragdoll, 1972
This little one is barely two years old, ready to go on her first excursion of Trick-or-Treating, with a bag filled with hopes and dreams, and in a little while, a lot of candy.
Star War Fans, 1977
A lot of people dressed up as the heroes of the movies, but real fans looked deeper. After all, little robot companions have always hit it off with kids of all eras.
Fake Mustache, 1980
This kid is sure well armed for someone so little. Let’s hope people choose treat, because we don’t want to know what tricks this one had up his sleeve.
Beauty Contest, 1947
Halloween has never been only about scares, since wearing a costume has always been a great excuse to show someone’s creativity, fashion sense, and overall beauty.