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Over 100 trunk or treat ideas for your car, including Harry Potter, Superheroes and more! You’re going to love these easy and inspiring Halloween ideas! Keep reading to find your favorite Idea and start decorating your car.

As a kid, I remember going trick-or-treating with my siblings and we would circle our block, and the next one, and about five blocks later we’d finally make our way home with pillowcases full of chocolate bars.

Then, one year, my parent’s told us we were going to do something “new” for Halloween.

And as a kid, “new” was another word for “forceful non-negotiable decision making” from parents.

Instead, my family and I went to our first trunk-or-treat at our local church and the event wasn’t as disastrous as my 7-year-old mind thought.

It seemed that every year we went back the trunk decorations became more elaborate, the cars multiplied, and more community members came out to support this activity.

What do you do at a trunk-or-treat?

A Trunk or Treat is a Halloween activity, usually hosted at a church or at another community location where people park their cars in a large parking lot. They open and decorate the back of their vehicle in order to hand out candy to children. Often the trunks are decorated with a theme, such as spooky, superheroes, Disney, or another childhood favorite theme.

Do kids dress up for trunk or treat?

Kids are often encouraged to dress up but are not required to. Trunk or treat is another way for children to collect candy on Halloween. Instead of going from door-to-door where they don’t know the homeowners, they go from vehicle to vehicle in an often safe location.

What time is trunk or treat?

The time for trunk or treating varies with the community or organization hosting the event. Often, people are asked to decorate and set up their cars around 4 p.m. so children can start the trunk or treat around 5 p.m. The activity is usually scheduled for the evening between the hours of 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Always check with your local community or church to confirm times.

How does trunk or treat work?

A trunk or treat is a growing popular method for kids to safely collect candy on Halloween. Parents will bring their children to their church or another community event where people will have their trunks open and hand out candy. Children are encouraged to follow the path of cars to collect their Halloween candy.

How do you organize the candy?

There are many easy and creative ways you can organize your candy for a trunk or treat. The easiest way is to keep your candy in the bag and hand to children as they come to your trunk. A creative way would be to place the candy in a big bowl and make the candy part of your trunk’s theme and display.

Here are the BEST trunk or treat ideas you’ll find this year!

In this list you’ll find:

  • DISNEY THEMED TRUNKS FOR TRUNK OR TREAT
  • KID-FRIENDLY TRUNKS FOR TRUNK OR TREAT
  • SPOOKY TRUNKS FOR TRUNK OR TREAT
  • TRUNKS WE WISH WE HAD TIME FOR!
  • SUPERHERO TRUNKS FOR TRUNK OR TREAT
  • HARRY POTTER TRUNKS ALL THE KIDS WILL LOVE
  • EASY TRUNK OR TREAT IDEAS
  • ANIMAL THEMED TRUNKS FOR TRUNK OR TREAT
  • HALLOWEEN CAR DECORATIONS (MOST LIKELY CHURCH-APPROVED)
  • TRUNK OR TREAT IDEAS THAT YOUR TEENAGERS WILL BE BEGGING TO VOLUNTEER AT

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Disney Themed Trunks for Trunk or Treat

Pocahontas is a classy princess. I love the CD player hiding in the tent for this Disney soundtrack (do you see it?)

SHOP THIS TRUNK: GRAY AND WHITE TENT | POCAHONTAS COSTUME | JOHN SMITH COSTUME

So, the horsehead is extremely creepy, but the Toy Story idea might resonate with younger kids, especially with the latest movie.

SHOP THIS TRUNK: WOODY COSTUME | TAN OVERALLS

SHOP THIS TRUNK: BLACK GLASSES | WHITE MAILBOX | BALLOONS

A 101 Dalmations trunk would be incredibly easy (and fun) to put together. Plus, the puppy in the bottom right of this picture is darling.

SHOP THIS TRUNK: BLACK AND WHITE WIG | STUFFED ANIMAL PUPPY | WHITE BEDSHEET

May the force be with you this Halloween!
I don’t think you can ever go wrong with Mator. I’m pretty sure he’s everyone’s favorite car.
Imagine this kid-friendly Monster’s Inc trunk with some happy music playing in the background. I would love this trunk if I was a kid.

Kid-Friendly Trunks for Trunk or Treat

The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe is perfect for little kids with big imaginations!
Don’t you just love this friendly monster theme?! It’s so darling!
This Cookie Monster idea is so stinkin’ cute and would be a huge hit with the younger children.
I remember when Minecraft first came out. My husband was playing this game all the time. And now this little game continues to grow.
How many of you have fake plants in your home? Why not use those for your trunk or treat!? Plus, who doesn’t have a giant tiger hanging around?
This candy land cottage idea screams happy.
Another twist on Cookie Monster and Big Bird with this adorable trunk.

Spooky Trunks for Trunk or Treat

Hocus Pocus is such a fun Halloween movie.
Can I say how much I love the old typewriter with this trunk’s theme?
There is something next-level creepy that even as an adult, I still can’t watch Beetlejuice.
This trunk screams simplicity. If you’re in a time crunch, all you need are some gauze and props.
I can’t think of anyone who would want to “move-in” but if there’s chocolate…
The “Be Very Afraid” sign has me smiling with these friendly-looking ghosts. But seriously, if you’re in a time crunch, all you need are some Christmas lights and a few small bedsheets.
Clowns will always be terrifying, and this one (in the dark) is no exception.
So. many. skeletons!
There won’t be any trouble with this trunk or treat display.
A spooktastic graveyard to frighten any young boy or ghoul.

Trunks We Wish We Had Time For!

Who doesn’t love Super Mario Brothers? I love the details for this trunk.
This Halloween themed bakery is so fun! Who wouldn’t want to get something sweet to eat here?
The Minions saved the “Despicable Me” movie and every little kid calls them “bananas” at one point in their life.
Nothing beats the classics, especially when it comes to the Ghostbusters.
My sweet-tooth has found its happy place in this cute candy-land trunk.
Who wouldn’t want to start building with these blocks?! All you need is the “creeper” and your Minecraft world is complete.
And this is the trunk where all the princess will swarm for candy.
Wouldn’t this Angry Birds trunk be SO FUN?! It might get a little crazy if you let the kids knock down the pigs for a treat, but everyone would have a great time.

Superhero Trunks for Trunk or Treat

This trunk or treat themed car will keep both Marvel and DC fans happy. But, as a kid, I’m pretty sure the care about the candy.
Everyone needs Batman at their trunk or treat! But, I have to ask, Batman or Superman?
You would keep every superhero fan happy with this trunk.
This is The Lego Movie meets Superheroes. Every little boy will be at this trunk all night.
Because I have to ask, who is your favorite original superhero? Batman or Superman?
This is a fun trunk that features the original Big 3 Avengers. Which Marvel superhero is your favorite?

hARRY POTTER Trunks All The Kids Will Love

How adorable is this Harry Potter trunk?! I love the flying keys and detail that went into making this trunk possible.
There are so many details in this Harry Potter trunk that you can’t appreciate from a distance.
This Harry Potter trunk display, with a Professor Snape cut out, wins the HP trunk or treat contest.
I love the details in this trunk from the glasses to the newspaper clippings (back right of the trunk).
If you put a giant sorting hat on top of your vehicle, what house would your car be assigned? I’m pretty sure our mini-van would get Hufflepuff…
If you’re a Harry Potter fan with very little time on your hands, then this trunk or treat display is perfect for you!

Easy Trunk or Treat Ideas

Does anyone else remember gumball machines?
All you have to do is wrap up some boxes and attach colored paper plates for a Lego look. This is a brilliant idea.
This magician’s hat is easy to put together when you’re in a time crunch.
This Wizard of Oz theme is darling. I love how easy the trunk decorations are to make and all you need is the costumes.
All you need is a basketball hoop, inflatable donuts, and a jersey. This screams fun while being simple.
All you need is a bunch of balloons for this clever trunk.

What kid wouldn’t want to see a trunk full of candy!?

The best part about this construction-themed trunk is how easy this would be to play a few “tricks” on other cars.
You can hang up these easy Halloween props and cut-outs (and don’t forget the buckets of candy).

Animal Themed Trunks for Trunk or Treat

This flamingo idea is PERFECT if you want to stand out from the crowd.
I know this trunk is a circus theme, but I can’t get over how darling this beautiful family is together.
Noah’s ark is a clever idea (especially if you have lots of stuffed animals at home).
What kid wouldn’t love a zoo themed trunk?
The bumblebee hive is a-buzz with candy and excitement!
Trunk n' Treat 2012
So many adorable duckies EVERYWHERE!

Halloween Car Decorations (Most Likely Church-Approved)

This is the cutest spookiest trunk I’ve seen in a long time.
This “Bat Cave” has some easy (and detailed) decorations, but doesn’t it look fun though?
Itsy bitsy spider went to the trunk or treat…
I can’t imagine the time this took to prepare and organize this bug-themed trunk, but WOW!
This happy ghost screams cute Halloween!
You can always change the sign to read “Spooktacular Halloween” (instead of 2nd grade).

Trunk or Treat Ideas That Your Teenagers Will Be Begging To Volunteer At

Who doesn’t love unicorns? I love how festive and peppy this trunk idea is for Halloween.
I love the Alice in Wonderland and Mad Hatter idea (especially the giant cards).
Who wouldn’t want to wear a dinosaur suit!? Also, did you hear about the Maid of Honor wearing this to her sister’s wedding?
This is the most adorable Pikachu!
The comfy slippers and emoji pajama pants? Yes, please! What emoji do you find yourself using all the time? I’m pretty sure mine is either the facepalm girl or the heart-in-eyes smile.
Trunk n' Treat 2012
Mary Poppins is always a classic (especially if you don’t want to use your car at all!)
This frog is adorable. Your teens can dress in green and be “tadpoles” or wear black and be “flies.” The cleverness is endless.
Stormtrooper costume and teenagers…yea, I don’t think you’ll need to ask them more than once.
The race car theme will be a huge hit with the kids in your community, especially if you have racing competitions on your “track.”
If you’re hoping to get your video gamer out of the house for a bit, then this Fortnite trunk will be the perfect excuse to ask for their help!

What trunk or treat idea will you be using this year?

Don’t forget to share this post with a friend who needs some inspiration for their trunk or treat ideas this year!

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