Trick-or-treating isn't just for houses anymore—you can also get your car in on the fun with these clever trunk-or-treat ideas. In case you didn't know about this concept, trunk-or-treating is a great way for little ones to gather goodies. Round up your friends, family, and neighbors to join in on the event, which is usually done in the parking lot of a school or church. Invite everyone to deck out their trunks with Halloween decorations, and let the kids walk from car to car collecting candy.
Planning a Halloween theme for your car might seem a little daunting, but we're here to make it doable. There are endless Halloween car decoration themes to choose from, and we've rounded up some of the best trunk-or-treat ideas, including spooky suggestions like an "Egyptian tomb" and sweet options like a retro snack "car bar." Some cars can even incorporate games and prizes! Once you're done decorating, the only thing left to do is sit back and enjoy a honking good Halloween. Heart Foil Balloons
Let it go this Halloween with a Frozen-inspired trunk that's fit for a queen. To make the falling "snow," you'll thread cotton balls and white tinsel pom poms onto clear cording with a large-eyed needle.
Feeling the need for speed this Halloween? Try a Top Gun-inspired trunk-or-treat that would make Maverick proud.
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Power up! Decorate your trunk with a DIY Ball & Chain, mushrooms, and more to recreate Super Mario's magical Mushroom Kingdom.
Calling all Marvel fans! Everyone in the family can dress up as their favorite superhero to complement this trunk that's overflowing with spider webs and Marvel memorabilia.
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Want to embrace a Madalorian theme for Halloween? As they say on the show, "This is the way!" For treats, you can give out oversized pink gumballs in turquoise bags: They'll look just like Grogu's favorite snack, frog eggs in water!
Who you gonna call this Halloween? The answer is always, "Ghostbusters!" And if they don't pick up the phone, everyone will have to head over to this "office" trunk manned by secretary Janine, the Ghostbusters themselves, and of course, Slimer!
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Welcome to Jurassic Park! The sign is the key to crafting this trunk-or-treat, but it wouldn't be complete without you in costume as a park ranger and T-Rex.
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Welcome to the big top! The circus is in town, complete with a ringleader, baby lion, and bags of freshly popped pop corn.
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Dorothy herself would be impressed with this display! There are so many cute details, including a yellow brick road leading to the Emerald City, and even the Wicked Witch of the East's striped socks!
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Disney kids and adults alike will love this idea! Decorate your drunk with a Mickey and Minnie backdrop, mouse-ear banner, and colorful paper pom-poms.
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Pay homage to one of the best sequels ever with a carnival-themed trunk-or-treat featuring Forky pumpkins and a paper plate Bunny and Ducky.
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You'll have the sweetest trunk in the lot with this adorable candy cottage them! Make the "candy buttons" by splitting ball pit balls in half and then glue them to the roof and window.
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This bewitching bakery, called The Black Hat Bake Shoppe, will have everyone lining up for spooky treats like cake pops that look like little bubbling cauldrons.
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Transform your trunk into the Mystery Machine this Halloween! To take it to the next level, dress up as the Scooby gang, including Shaggy, Fred, Velma, and Daphne. You can even get your dog in on the fun!
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Give everyone a little dose of nostalgia this Halloween by transforming your trunk into a retro Pac-Man game. You can make it interactive by crafting cardboard Pac-Man.
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Embrace the fall and your faith with this inspired trunk-or-treat idea. It features a sign that reads: "Fall in love with Jesus. He never leaves you."
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I scream, you scream, we all scream for...this delicious trunk-or-treat idea! This one is more sweet than scary, but the painted sign adds just the right amount of spookiness.
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We're lovin' it! This McDonald's drive-thru trunk-or-treat will make everyone hungry for something other than candy this Halloween.
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As public-television painter Bob Ross famously said, “There are no mistakes, just happy accidents.” Well, this is surely one of the happiest accidents we've ever seen!
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Recreate the haunted halls of The Overlook Hotel right in your own car. The infamous carpet and 'REDRUM' door can be recreated using poster board and construction paper. And don't forget Jack's eerie typewriter pages!
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Tierney McAfee is a freelance writer and Country Living and The Pioneer Woman contributor who covers entertainment, holiday & entertaining, food & drinks, design ideas, DIY, and more.
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