It’s time to search for a trunk or treat “near me” today! Trunk or treat events are the all-new way to go trick or treating on Halloween.
Think of it as a spooky version of tailgating at an outdoor concert or sporting event – but instead of a table full of chips and hot dogs, you’ve got Halloween decorations, themed goodies, and (of course) candy!
If you’re new to trunk or treating don’t worry. We’ve got plenty of Halloween Trunk or Treat Ideas for you to use as inspirati
And we’re going to answer some of the biggest questions people have about this family fun event and, of course, offer some Halloween freebies!
Feel free to use printables like this Free Hard Halloween Word Search Printable (PDF Download) and these 3 Free Printable Scary Halloween Coloring Pages as trunk or treat giveaways this year.
Want more freebies? Check out all the Fun Free Things to Do Near Me for ideas.
How Do I Find Trunk or Treats Near Me?
A quick Google search should pull up plenty of local trunk or treat “near me” (actually you). 😉
However, we recommend starting as close to home as you can. Check in with your child’s school or daycare center to see if they are hosting one this year. It would be great to hang out with kids and parents your family already knows!
Otherwise, you can choose any of the trunk or treating events “near me” that sound good to you and your family. Visit a few websites to gather important information:
- Is the event free or do you have to pay to participate?
- What are the rules for decorations and costumes?
- Do you need to reserve a space ahead of time?
- Are there candy/snack limitations (i.e., no peanut butter or no homemade treats)
- Are there emergency services on-site? Bathrooms? Food/beverage vendors?
What Do I Bring to a Halloween Trunk or Treat Near Me?
There are three essentials for all trunk or treat events “near me”:
- Costumes
- Decorations
- Candy
Usually, trunk or treat events are geared toward little kids, which means the organizer will ask you to keep costumes silly – not scary. Same goes for decorations!
Our 7 Printable Halloween Masks for Kids are the perfect combination of cute and spooky (but mostly cute!) and will fit right in at your local trunk or treat event.
We love seeing how creative people get with their car decorations. Some local car enthusiasts bring out their classic vehicles or souped-up sports cars to really get the party started!
It’s fun to see kids and parents marvel over the decorations and the unique cars.
Most trunk or treat events “near me” ask parents to bring candy in sealed packages only. You might not be allowed to bring homemade snacks to pass out to trunk or treaters – they can pose a health and allergy risk. You can always call or email the event organizers to check!
In addition to bringing candy, bring a stack of Free Halloween Printables! These make great Halloween freebies for kids of all ages.
Plus, they can double as decorations for your car. Set up a table with these 3 Happy Halloween Coloring Pages (Free Printable Downloads), a few chairs, and a big bowl of crayons. Your car is an art studio for Halloween!
Find Truck or Treat Near Me Tonight
Don’t wait to find trunk or treating “near me”! You’ll want to reserve your spot as soon as you can, so you can start planning. Don’t forget to print out these 3 Free Printable Easy Halloween Coloring Pages for Kids to get in the spirit!
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