Downtown Kennesaw’s Candy Crawl returns on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Families can visit participating businesses for treats during the afternoon event, which the Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority and Kennesaw Downtown Merchants Association present together. The City of Kennesaw’s event listing confirms the date, hours and downtown location.

What families can expect

Trick-or-treating is the main draw, but organizers also list carnival-style games, bounce houses and pumpkin photo opportunities. Visitors can see the Scarecrows on Main display while moving through downtown. The Downtown Kennesaw event page describes these activities as part of the same afternoon, so families can plan a visit around more than candy stops.

Admission and possible costs

Participation in the Candy Crawl is free. Some activities, including bounce houses, may be pay-to-play, according to the city. Families who only want to collect treats can join without paying for those extras. Organizers have not listed individual activity prices on the event page, so bring a payment option if children may want to try them.

That distinction matters when planning a family outing: the listed noon-to-5 p.m. hours cover the overall event, while the free crawl and optional activities may call for different budgets. The official listing does not state that visitors need tickets or advance registration for the crawl.

Finding the stops

The city says an event map will mark candy stops and game locations. Check the official Candy Crawl page for the latest map and any changes before heading downtown. A complete list of participating storefronts was not available in the city’s event details reviewed for this article, so use the map when it is posted rather than assuming every downtown business will be handing out treats.

Public parking is available throughout downtown, according to the event listing. It does not specify which spaces are free or guarantee a spot near a particular stop. Allow time to park and walk between businesses, especially if arriving during the middle of the five-hour window.

The map should also help visitors decide which stops are close together and where optional games fit into their route. The organizers do not promise a particular number of participating merchants or a candy supply at each business. If arriving late in the afternoon, check the latest event update rather than assuming every location will still be serving treats near 5 p.m.

Families watching costs can focus on the free crawl and the Scarecrows on Main display, then decide separately whether to pay for any optional attractions. The official event description does not list individual prices or say that every game carries a charge.

Make an afternoon of downtown

Scarecrows on Main gives families another reason to look around between candy stops. Downtown Kennesaw’s autumn events guide also places Candy Crawl among other seasonal activities, which may help visitors plan the rest of their day. Check each separate activity’s schedule and admission details before adding it to the trip; those details are not the same as Candy Crawl’s.

For a straightforward plan, start with the official event map, choose a few stops close together and leave time for games or photos if the family wants them. Bring a bag for treats and ask participating businesses about any allergy concerns. The practical details are simple: Saturday, October 24, noon to 5 p.m., in Downtown Kennesaw, with free crawl participation and possible charges for optional activities.