DealDash Halloween: Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat started in the mid-1990s as an alternative to going door-to-door. Many schools and churches host a “TnT” event each year. They are always looking for volunteers to join in the fun…
If you’re looking for a safe, family-friendly way to celebrate Halloween this year, consider joining a Trunk or Treat event! This community activity has become super popular and offers kids a chance to show off their costumes and trick or treat in a fun, safe, and controlled environment. Plus, it’s a great opportunity for families to get creative with their car decorations, make fun treat bags, and hand out delicious goodies. Let’s dive into some fun ideas to make your Trunk or Treat experience spooktacular with some suggestions from DealDash.
Decorate Your Car for Trunk or Treat
When it comes to Trunk or Treat, the more imaginative your car décor, the better! Here are a few themes that are easy to pull off and sure to impress. For more ideas, be sure to check out this article from Good Housekeeping.
Spooky Graveyard
Turn your trunk into a haunted graveyard by placing foam tombstones, plastic skeletons, and cobwebs inside. Add some battery-operated candles or string lights for a spooky glow. You can even dress up as a ghost, zombie, or gravedigger to match the theme!
Candyland
Not into spooky? Go for something sweet and colorful by transforming your trunk into a Candyland-themed wonderland. Use bright, rainbow-colored streamers, oversized paper lollipops, and balloons to set the scene. Dress up as a candy character and hand out candy from a giant “candy shop” in your trunk! This is a great way to decorate your trunk for younger kids or church events. Halloween doesn’t always have to have a spooky theme, there are plenty of fun ways to enjoy the holiday without going the scary route.
Pirate Ship
Arrr, matey! Turn your car into a pirate ship by using cardboard cutouts, fishnet decorations, and a big Jolly Roger flag. Scatter plastic gold coins and treasure chests filled with candy for the ultimate pirate experience. Dress up as the obvious, a pirate, or you could even dress up as an ocean creature like an octopus or shark. This is another great theme that would fit well into an elementary school event since it is suitable for all ages.
DIY Treat Bags for Extra Trunk or Treat Fun
Why not make your trunk stand out even more by handing out adorable DIY treat bags? These can be filled with candy, toys, or little trinkets, and they’re a fun way to add a personal touch.
Halloween-Themed Paper Bags
You can buy plain orange or black paper bags and decorate them with spooky stickers, googly eyes, or even stamps. Fill each bag with a small mix of candy, mini toys (like plastic spider rings or glow-in-the-dark skeletons), and a few Halloween-themed erasers and pencils.
Mini Pumpkin Buckets
Mini plastic pumpkin buckets are a cute and reusable option. Kids can use them to hold all their goodies for the rest of the night! Fill them with candy, glow sticks, or small bubble wands. These can be a little pricey, so if you want to do this idea for less, just save it for next year! As soon as November 1st rolls around, you will be able to find mini pumpkin buckets available in most stores’ Halloween sections for pennies on the dollar.
Witch Cauldron Treat Bags
Small black cauldron buckets are perfect for a witchy theme. You can find them at most dollar stores and fill them with spooky surprises like gummy eyeballs, chocolate coins, or vampire fangs.
Small packs of pretzels, crackers, or even Halloween-themed stickers are great alternatives if you want to offer something other than candy. Kids love the variety, and parents appreciate having a break from all the sugar. It’s also a good idea to have a few non-candy bags available for kids who have allergies.
DealDash Has Treats for Kids and Kids-at-Heart
If you’re considering decorating your car for a Trunk or Treat event, then you clearly either have kids or are a kid-at-heart yourself. Knowing that, I have great news for you. DealDash has lots of items that your child (or you!) are sure to love. For example, one of the coolest things that I have seen recently on DealDash is the arcade games! You will find titles such as Big Buck Hunter, Marvel Vs. Capcom, NBA Jam, and more. In addition to these, you will also find gaming consoles and AAA video game titles. If video games aren’t your thing, you will also find plenty of Lego sets and sports equipment as well.
Thanks for Reading
Participating in a Trunk or Treat event is a fantastic way to get into the Halloween spirit with your family and community. Whether you’re decorating your trunk as a pirate ship, graveyard, or candy wonderland, there are plenty of spooky and non-spooky choices available. Pair your decorations with some fun candy or non-candy treats, and maybe even add some DIY treat bags for that extra touch of Halloween magic. Most importantly, have fun, stay safe, and enjoy watching the kids light up as they explore all the festive trunks! Be sure to visit DealDash when you are shopping for home arcade machines, video games, and consoles. Thanks so much for reading, and happy bidding everyone!
This sponsored DealDash blog article was written by Dawn E, a mother of 3 who loves DealDash. Dawn was compensated for writing this article. Check out Dawn and her cats on Instagram! This blog is written by real DealDash customers. The opinions and advice shared here represent our customers’ views and not those of the company.
