Halloween

15 of the Best Trunk or Treat Decorations to Try This Halloween

written by JASMINE WILLIAMS

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Don’t you just love spooky season? If you can’t tell, we at The Everymom don’t mind spending a lot of time celebrating different holidays. We like to think they’re perfect for trying new activities or creating new, exciting memories. 

Since Halloween is just a few weeks away, we’ve been thinking about the best Halloween costumes and movies to watch with your kids. Additionally, we can’t help but wonder how you’re planning to spend time celebrating this year. Will your kids be attending school parties, trick-or-treating in your neighborhood or at local businesses, or maybe even going to a trunk or treat event?

If you’re not familiar, trunk-or-treat is similar to trick-or-treating, except that it involves grabbing candy out the trunk of cars. It was made even more popular during the pandemic years, and people will usually come together in a public place like a school parking lot and decorate the trunks of their vehicles in a Halloween theme. Kids are then able to stop by each vehicle and grab a handful of candy for their bags. 

For the most part, trunk or treat is hosted by daycares, schools, churches, or local businesses so you don’t have to worry about organizing your own event. The only thing you’ll have to do is sign up as a participant if you plan to decorate your trunk. Then the fun part is choosing a theme and DIY’ing your idea—or buying a handy pre-made trunk or treat kit. 

If you’re attending a trunk or treat even this year, here are some of the best  trunk or treat decorations you can try! Bonus points if you dress up too to match your car’s theme.

 

Movie-Inspired

If one of your kids is interested wearing a character-themed Halloween costume, let the neighborhood know by decorating your trunk in the same theme! With kits ranging from Frozen 2 to the Harry Potter series, you’re sure to make someone else’s night!

Frozen 2 Trunk or Treat Decorating Kit
PARTY CITY
Frozen 2 Trunk or Treat Decorating Kit
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Hocus Pocus Trunk or Treat Decorating Kit
PARTY CITY
Hocus Pocus Halloween Decorating Kit
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Harry Potter Trunk or Treat Decorating Kit
PARTY CITY
Harry Potter Halloween Trunk or Treat Decorating Kit
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Transformers Trunk or Treat Kit
Amazon
Transformers Trunk or Treat Car Decorations Kit
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Classic Halloween

Goblins, ghosts, ghouls, and witches unite! These trunk or treat kits are sure to strike a happy chord in parents and kids who love a good spooky tale.

Fortune Teller Trunk or Treat Kit
ORIENTAL TRADING
Fortune Teller Trunk or Treat Kit
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Ghoul Gang Trunk or Treat Decorating Kit
ORIENTAL TRADING
Ghoul Gang Trunk or Treat Decorating Kit
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Haunted House Trunk or Treat Kit
ETSY | NEW ORLEANS ORIGINALS
Haunted House Trunk or Treat Decorating Kit
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Spider Trunk or Treat Car Decorations Kit
AMAZON
Spider Trunk or Treat Car Decorations Kit
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Spooky Skeleton Trunk or Treat Kit
Etsy | NEW ORLEANS ORIGINAL
Spooky Skelton Monster Decor
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Video Games

Has your kid ever wanted to bring a video game to life? Well now they can, with your help! Decorate your trunk with a nostalgic nod to Super Mario Brothers or something Gen Z loves like Fortnite.

Super Mario Trunk or Treat Kit
AMAZON
Halloween Mario Trunk or Treat Car Decorations
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Fortnite Trunk or Treat Decorating Kit
ORIENTAL TRADING
Fortnite Trunk or Treat Decorating Kit

An investment trunk or treat kit for sure, this one comes with 117 pieces to make yours THE trunk to visit.

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Minecraft Trunk or Treat Decorating Kit

Similar to Fortnite, this extensive trunk-or-treat kit comes with games, Minecraft props, and more!

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Autumn Celebration

For the family who would prefer to stay far away from all things spooky, there’s no harm in celebrating autumn. If carnivals, scarecrows, and fall leaves are things you love, indulge in these kits!

Faith Fall Harvest Trunk or Treat Decorating Kit
ORIENTAL TRADING
Faith Fall Harvest Trunk or Treat Decorating Basic Kit
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Fall Scarecrow Trunk or Treat Kit
ORIENTAL TRADING
Fall Scarecrow Trunk or Treat Kit
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Faith Carnival Trunk or Treat Kit
Amazon
Carnival Trunk or Treat Decorating Kit
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