Oct. 31 is typically the day of the year when children across the country traipse down the streets dressed up as a favorite persona, knocking door to door gathering piles of sweets as they go.

This year, however, some municipalities have opted to ask that Halloween trick or treaters hit the streets a day early since Halloween falls on a Sunday this year.

The possible date change is causing confusion, leaving parents wondering which day to take their children out trick or treating. It has also left some of those who will welcome trick or treaters at their door wondering the same thing.

According to the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce “trick or treating will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30 as Halloween falls on a Sunday this year.”

The City of Foley has not mandated that trick or treaters hit the streets either night, but Mayor John Koniar stated that he would prefer trick or treating take place on Saturday and not Sunday.

Visitors to the Tanger Outlets on Sunday will still be able to trick or treat at selected retail outlets from 3-5 p.m.

Summerdale officials have decided that trick or treaters are to head out on Saturday this year, but city officials in Elberta, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Magnolia Springs have not taken an official city stance as to when Halloween should be observed.