Newcomers to Central Ohio are often confused about why trick-or-treating often does not fall on October 31. This led one curious resident to ask WOSU’s Curious Cbus, “Why is Halloween never on Halloween? This ‘Beggars Night’ makes no sense. Please help!” Currently, the model for Beggars Night is for it to occur on Halloween, unless October 31 falls on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. If that is the case, trick-or-treating is planned for the Thursday prior to Halloween. Read the story through the link in our bio.