Often held in the parking lots of schools, community centres, and churches, trunk-or-treat [1] events involve kids trick-or-treating directly out of the trunk of cars rather than going door-to-door. Whether the trunk aligns with an entire costume theme or has a theme of its own, there's something seriously cool about a bunch of cars parked in a safe space for kids to fill their candy buckets.
If you're attending a trunk-or-treat this year and need some decoration and matching costume inspiration [2], look no further than these incredible ideas.
Jurassic Park Trunk
Rawr! This trunk was covered in dinos.
Candy Land
Still a classic board game, this trunk was decorated to feature all of the game's elements.
Finding Nemo Trunk
Guests could find Nemo in this trunk.
Campfire Trunk
This setup is making us want some s'mores by a hot fire [3]!
Pirate Ship Trunk
Argh, mateys! This trunk had some serious pirate vibes.
Gumball Machine Trunk
Rather than costing you 25 cents, this gumball machine trunk gave out candies to trick-or-treaters just for having great costumes.
Cemetery Trunk
This spooky setup is not for the faint of heart!
Harry Potter Trunk
Accio candy! This magical trunk looks like it was a hit.
Up Trunk
Carl's house fit right into this trunk — balloons and all!
Trolls Trunk
It's a Trollstice party in this car!
Enchanted Tiki Room Trunk
This Disneyland-inspired trunk featured an actual live bird!
Super Mario Trunk
It's-a-me, a candy-filled Mario trunk!
Tiki Trunk
Grab a grass skirt, a lei, and some candy, of course!
Monster Trunk
This monster trunk was both cute and clever.
Frozen Trunk
The cold never bothered the creators of this trunk, anyway.
Football Field Trunk
Go for a touchdown with a football-themed trunk-or-treat.
Gingerbread House Trunk
The creators of this trunk were already ready for Christmas!
Moana Trunk
This Moana setup was so much more than just a trunk — there was even a boat!
Black Cat Trunk
Here's a fantastic use of pool noodles [4].
Yankee Stadium Trunk
Bring the stadium a little closer to home with your favourite team's memorabilia.
Witch's Kitchen Trunk
There's no reason to decorate just the trunk when you can have a full-blown display.
Doc McStuffins Trunk
Bring the clinic — and some candy to make your patients feel better — right to a trunk-or-treat.
Descendants Trunk
This trunk was dedicated to the popular Disney show.
The Price Is Right Trunk
It's time to play punch-a-bunch at this trunk!
Zombie Trunk
Beware! Zombies crossing!
Witch's Lair Trunk
This dark and webby setting is perfect for trick-or-treaters who like it spooky.
Little Red Riding Hood Trunk
Don't upset the wolf while getting your candy!
Cookie Monster Trunk
C is for cookie, sure, but T is for trick-or-trunk.
Spooky Cobweb Trunk
Cobwebs and ghouls mean you can only take candy if you dare.
Mickey Mouse Trunk
This could be the happiest trunk on earth.
Narnia Trunk
From the lion to the sign to the pendants, this trunk might get best in show.
