Good Trunk or Treat Ideas for a Fun & Festive Halloween
Trunk or Treat events are becoming a regular family tradition! Many families choose a Trunk or Treat because it offers a safe, creative, and engaging way to celebrate Halloween. Rather than the grueling task of spending hours wandering the neighborhood door-to-door, kids get the enjoyment of visiting a lineup of decorated cars — and of course, scoring loads of candy! Even better, most families find it exciting to create a fun (or spooky!) Halloween display around their car.
If you’re looking for inspiration this season, here are some good Trunk or Treat ideas that are simple to pull off but guaranteed to wow kids and adults alike:
Classic Pumpkin Patch
Keep it festive and timeless with a pumpkin patch theme! Think hay bales, pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, and a friendly scarecrow or two. Add
a warm glow with orange string lights, and don’t forget the costumes—dress as a farmer, scarecrow, or even a giant pumpkin for the full effect!
Spooky Graveyard
Nothing says Halloween like a creepy graveyard. Fill your trunk with foam tombstones, cobwebs, and dangling spiders. To take it to the next level, add a fog machine so kids feel like they’re walking through a haunted mist. Spooky—but still fun!
Haunted Carnival
Step right up! A haunted carnival theme is a crowd-pleaser. Use bright balloons, creepy carnival signs, and set up a quick game like ring toss or bean bag toss before kids collect their candy. For extra flair, dress as a silly clown—or a spooky one if you dare!
Candy Land Adventure
Sweeten things up with a Candy Land theme. Oversized lollipops, candy canes, gumdrops, and rainbow-colored decorations will make your trunk pop. You can even place colored paper on the ground to look like the game board! Bright colors = instant smiles. Handing out candy is basically built right into this theme!
Monster Mash
It’s a graveyard smash! Decorate your trunk with classic monster faces—Frankenstein, Dracula, a mummy, or a werewolf. Each family member can dress as their favorite monster character. Play the “Monster Mash” song for extra fun and dancing!
Under the Sea
Dive into a magical ocean adventure! Drape blue fabric to mimic water, add bubbles, and decorate with fish, shells, or even mermaids. The highlight? Hide candy in a treasure chest for kids to discover—it’s like a mini pirate’s treasure hunt!
Movie Magic
Bring Hollywood to your trunk! Choose a family-favorite movie like Toy Story, Frozen, or Jurassic Park. Decorate with props and dress in character—Buzz Lightyear, Elsa, or a dinosaur handler. Kids instantly light up when they spot characters they love.
Glow-in-the-Dark Galaxy
Blast off into space with glowing stars, neon planets, and lots of glow sticks. Use black lights to make everything shine, and complete the look by dressing as astronauts or aliens. Kids will feel like they’ve stepped right into another universe!
Harvest Festival
Celebrate fall in cozy style with corn stalks, plaid blankets, baskets of apples, and a happy scarecrow. Play autumn tunes and hand out caramel candies, cider packets, or pumpkin-themed goodies. It’s festive, cozy, and oh-so-Instagrammable!
Interactive Trunk
Want to be the trunk everyone remembers? Add a game before the treats!
- Go fishing for candy with a magnetic pole.
- Try a quick ring toss or bean bag toss.
- Spin a prize wheel for candy surprises.
Kids love a chance to play before they grab their goodies, and parents love the extra fun!
Tips for a Spook-tacular Trunk or Treat
- Keep it friendly: spooky is fun, but not too scary for the littles.
- Add music: Halloween tunes or sound effects make your trunk stand out.
- Think beyond candy: glow bracelets, stickers, or toys are great allergy-friendly options.
- Shine bright: use string lights, lanterns, or LEDs to make your trunk glow at night.
Not Sure Where to Trunk-or-Treat? Here Are 2025 Events Near You!
Wayzata Community Church – Trunk or Treat
• When: Saturday, October 25, 2025 • 2:00 – 4:00 pm
• Where: 125 Wayzata Blvd E, Wayzata, MN
Long Lake Lutheran – Trunk or Treat Evening
• When: Saturday, October 25, 2025 • 3:00 – 5:00 pm
• Where: Long Lake Lutheran
Messiah United Methodist Church – Trunk or Treat
• When: Sunday, October 26, 2025 • 10:45 am – 12:00 pm
• Where: 17805 County Road 6, Wayzata
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Osseo – Trunk or Treat
• When: Sunday, October 26, 2025 • 12:30 – 2:30 pm
• Where: 710 E. Broadway Street, Osseo, MN 5536
Colonial Square – Wayzata Boo Blast
• When: Saturday, October 25, 2025 • 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
• Where: Colonial Square, 1151 Wayzata Boulevard, Wayzata, MN
• Notes: Trick-or-treating among downtown shops + in-store Halloween fun.
Messiah United Methodist Church – Trunk or Treat
• When: Sunday, October 26, 2025 • 10:45 am – 12:00 pm
• Where: Messiah Church, 17805 County Road 6, Plymouth
• Notes: Free community event with donuts, cider, games.
Webber Park Trunk or Treat – Minneapolis
• When: Saturday, October 25, 2025 • 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Where: Webber Park, 4400 Dupont Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
Broken Clock Brewing Trunk or Treat
• When: Sunday, October 26, 2025 • 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• Where: Broken Clock Brewing, 1712 Marshall St NE Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN
Final Thoughts
As the costumes are tucked away and the last pieces of candy are enjoyed, it’s the perfect reminder that the holiday season is just around the corner. Before long, pumpkins give way to twinkling lights, and front yards transform from spooky scenes into dazzling displays of cheer. At Jingle Bulbs Christmas Lighting, we make it easy to bring that magic to life—whether it’s a simple glow or a show-stopping design, our team is ready to turn your home into a festive winter wonderland.
✨ While you’re wrapping up Halloween fun, start imagining how your home can shine bright this Christmas—it’s never too early to spread a little holiday cheer!
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