Nextdoor reveals top 5 trick-or-treating neighborhoods in the Wilmington area
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Looking for the best neighborhoods to take your kids trick-or-treating this Halloween? A new list from Nextdoor highlights some of the most Halloween-active neighborhoods across the Cape Fear region.
Nextdoor has released its top five neighborhoods for trick-or-treating in the Wilmington area, based on activity on its 2026 Halloween Treat Map.
The rankings are determined by the number of pins neighbors added to the map, highlighting communities where residents are participating in Halloween festivities.
Here are the top five neighborhoods:
- Brunswick Forest — Leland
- Rivermist — Southport
- Lansdowne / Millbrook — Wilmington
- Southport — Southport
- Magnolia Greens — Leland
Now in its 14th year, Nextdoor’s Halloween Treat Map helps families find participating homes, Halloween decorations, local events and other activities in their communities.
The interactive map allows residents to mark their homes and share Halloween activities, giving families a way to plan their trick-or-treating routes.
Families can explore the map at Nextdoor’s Halloween Treat Map to see what’s happening in their neighborhoods.
The rankings reflect participation on the map rather than an overall assessment of neighborhood safety or trick-or-treating quality.
