Zombietober 2026

This year’s calendar, every door open. The next one starts on October 1.

20 Rainy Zombie
Rainy Zombie
Tuesday 20 October · from the Weather Zombie cast
Rain-night costumes. A poncho over the costume, and reflective tape on the poncho — not just on the costume underneath it.
21 Windy Zombie
Windy Zombie
Wednesday 21 October · from the Weather Zombie cast
Windy-night costumes. Capes, wings and hats become sails. Leave loose props at home, and tie down yard decorations so they don’t blow into the road.
22 A zombie carving a jack-o'-lantern on a porch
A zombie carving a jack-o'-lantern on a porchAI
Thursday 22 October
When thunder roars. Go indoors and wait it out. Lightning can strike miles from the rain, and a street full of trick-or-treaters is no place to be.
23 A zombie trick-or-treating in a homemade raincoat costume
A zombie trick-or-treating in a homemade raincoat costumeAI
Friday 23 October
Foggy nights. Fog hides you from drivers at any distance. Extra light, extra reflective tape, and stay on the sidewalk.
24 A zombie wearing a yellow rain slicker and splashing in puddles
A zombie wearing a yellow rain slicker and splashing in puddlesAI
Saturday 24 October
Know when it gets dark. The trick-or-treat forecast gives sunset and the end of twilight for your city. Plan to start while there’s still light.
25 A zombie trick-or-treating in a homemade raincoat costume
A zombie trick-or-treating in a homemade raincoat costumeAI
Sunday 25 October
Charge the phones. Fully charged phones for the adults, with the meeting point agreed before anyone sets off.
26 A zombie wearing eclipse glasses and looking at the sun
A zombie wearing eclipse glasses and looking at the sunAI
Monday 26 October
Drivers, slow down. On Halloween evening, drive neighborhood streets slowly and expect children to cross anywhere, not just at corners.
27 A zombie reading a barometer on a wall
A zombie reading a barometer on a wallAI
Tuesday 27 October
Batteries for the kit. Buying batteries for flashlights and costumes? Buy a few more for the emergency kit while you’re there.
28 A zombie raking a giant pile of orange autumn leaves
A zombie raking a giant pile of orange autumn leavesAI
Wednesday 28 October
Allergies. A bowl of non-food treats — stickers, pencils, glow sticks — means every child at the door gets something.
29 A zombie trick-or-treating in a homemade raincoat costume
A zombie trick-or-treating in a homemade raincoat costumeAI
Thursday 29 October
Pets indoors. A doorbell ringing all evening and a stream of masked strangers is a lot for a dog or cat. Keep pets away from the door.
30 A zombie holding a windsock in a breeze
A zombie holding a windsock in a breezeAI
Friday 30 October
Plan the route. Stick to familiar streets with good lighting, and decide in advance when you’re heading home.
31 A zombie raking a giant pile of orange autumn leaves
A zombie raking a giant pile of orange autumn leavesAI
Saturday 31 October
It’s Halloween. Check tonight’s trick-or-treat forecast, find the flashlight, and have a ghoulish night.

Behind each door is that day’s Zombie of the Day: a reader’s photo when one was sent, an AI-drawn cartoon zombie when not, or a drawing from the archive. Safety tips follow the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Weather Service. And the trick-or-treat forecast for your city.

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