Honk If You Love These Halloween Trunk-or-Treat Ideas (2024)

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By Tierney McAfee
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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 help you 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 or haunted ghost town and sweet options like a retro snack "car bar" or Cookie Monster-themed trunk-or-treat. 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 with your friends, family, and neighbors.

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Minions Trunk-or-Treat

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The best part about Despicable Me is arguably the Minions. They're too cute and funny! Pay tribute to Gru's little yellow henchmen this Halloween with a trunk full of Minion balloons. They're easy to make with yellow balloons and big googly eyes.

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SHOP YELLOW BALLOONS

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Cookie Monster Trunk-or-Treat

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"Me want cookies," is exactly what everyone will say when they see your Cookie Monster-themed trunk! In addition to making your whole car look like everybody's favorite cookie-loving muppet, you can also dress up as him and pretend to munch on oversized treats!

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Drive-In Movie Theater Trunk-or-Treat

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This trunk-or-treat puts a whole new spin on a drive-in movie theater! Deck your trunk out with a drive-in sign, oversized popcorn and tickets, and even a TV or laptop playing one of your favorite movies.

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101 Dalmatians Trunk-or-Treat

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The world was such a wholesome place until...Cruella, Cruella de Vil! A Dalmatian-print sheet and a few stuffed dogs are all you'll need to create this simple trunk-or-treat idea. The Cruella and puppy costumes will add plenty of personality from there!

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Your Favorite Sports Team Trunk-or-Treat

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No matter your favorite sports team, you can use this Steelers-inspired trunk-or-treat idea for inspiration. Cover your car with jerseys, pennants, and other memorabilia for a look everyone in town will be cheering on.

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SHOP JERSEYS

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King Arthur and His Castle Trunk-or-Treat

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Welcome to Camelot! Transform your trunk into King Arthur's castle, complete with a functional drawbridge! You and your family will look and feel like true royalty with this trunk-or-treat idea.

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'Frozen' Trunk-or-Treat

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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.

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SHOP COTTON BALLS

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'Top Gun: Maverick' Trunk-or-Treat

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Feeling the need for speed this Halloween? Try a Top Gun-inspired trunk-or-treat that would make Maverick proud.

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Super Mario Trunk-or-Treat

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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.

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'Mandalorian' Trunk-or-Treat

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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!

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SHOP GUMBALLS

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Marvel Trunk-or-Treat

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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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Ghostbusters Trunk-or-Treat

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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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'Jurassic Park' Trunk-or-Treat

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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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Circus Trunk-or-Treat

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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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'The Wizard of Oz' Trunk-or-Treat

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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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Mickey and Minnie Trunk-or-Treat

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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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'Toy Story 4' Trunk-or-Treat

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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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Candy Cottage Trunk-or-Treat

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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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The Black Hat Bake Shoppe Trunk-or-Treat

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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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Scooby-Doo Trunk-or-Treat

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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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Tierney McAfee

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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