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    Home » Holidays » Halloween » 100 Halloween Trunk or Treat Ideas for Kids

    100 Halloween Trunk or Treat Ideas for Kids

    August 29, 2022 by prudentpennypincher.com Leave a Comment

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    Celebrate Halloween by decorating your car with one of these easy and fun Halloween Trunk or Treat ideas for kids.

    trunk or treat ideas for kids

    There are over a hundred DIY Halloween decorations for inspiration here that the trick-or-treaters will love! Whether you are looking for easy, last-minute decor ideas or ideas to wow the crowd on Halloween, you will find a bit of everything here. There are dozens of Halloween themes ranging from cute ones like Disney and kid-friendly movies to scary ideas for older kids.

    Don’t forget to pair these ideas with these DIY Halloween costumes too. There are Halloween costumes for kids and adults!

    What is Trunk or Treat?

    It is an easy and safe way for kids to participate in trick or treating. Parents will gather together in a parking lot with the trunks of their vehicles decorated for Halloween and give out Halloween candy to the kids. Typically, churches, schools, and organizations host these events. It’s a fun way for kids to celebrate Halloween in a safe environment inside their community. It’s also a more convenient way to trick or treat in areas and neighborhoods that are spread apart.

    Now that you know what it is, here are tons of Halloween themes for your trunk to help you find the perfect one for your kiddo!

    Movie and TV Themed Trunk or Treat Ideas

    Disney

    Hocus Pocus Trunk or Treat

    Create an amazing Hocus Pocus Trunk this year. It includes some free printable banners and SVG files to help you make this project with your Cricut.

    disney minnie and Mickey Mouse car

    This Mickey and Minnie one is super cute and really easy to make! A Mickey & Minnie shower curtain is used as the backdrop. Just add a few colorful pompoms and a garland, and you’re done.

    Star Wars trunk or treat idea

    If you are looking for an easy Star Wars-themed idea, this one certainly qualifies!

     

    disney Mickey Mouse Trunk or Treat

    Say trick or treat with this Halloween Mickey and Minnie trunk or treat idea. You can create this look by making a fabric scrap banner and adding some black and orange pumpkin decorations. You can also carve some foam pumpkins to resemble Mickey and Minnie and add some smaller pumpkins as ears.

    This Disney Frozen-themed trunk or treat couldn’t be simpler (or cheaper). All you need is some Dollar Tree plastic tablecloths, paper snowflakes, and an Olaf balloon!

    If you have a ton of Nightmare Before Christmas decor, this is the perfect project for you.

    nightmare before christmas Trunk or Treat

    This Nightmare Before Christmas Trunk incorporates elements from the movie and some DIY printables to tie it all together.

    Hocus Pocus Trunk or Treat

    Spooky decor ideas like old books, skeletons, candles, tombstones, and creepy spider webs, are used to make this Hocus Pocus Inspired one. Finish the look with a printable “I Smell Children” banner.

    toy story trunk or treat idea

    If you are up for a challenge, make an elaborate Toy Story trunk! The sign is made out of foam, and then it is painted and cut out. The letters are made out of cardboard boxes covered with paper and tape.

    monsters inc van

    Spray paint a big piece of cardboard green and draw on some facial features for this super easy Monsters, Inc trunk or treat idea.

    Other Movie and TV Ideas

    minions car

    This Minion Trunk is really easy to make!  It is created with blue and yellow tablecloths and cardboard cutouts.

    Charlie Brown trunk or treat idea

    It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!

    Construct a faux pumpkin patch with some cheap plastic pumpkins. Then, make the ghosts with chicken wire and cover them with white fabric.

    Cookie Monster trunk or treat idea

    Create this giant cookie monster with a large piece of blue spray-painted cardboard. Then, crumble up some blue tissue paper and glue it on.

    This is a version of Beetlejuice’s iconic gravesite, complete with a blinking, lit sign. The headstone prop is made with dollar store plastic Halloween decorations and a black foam board. The marquee sign is constructed with a foam board and LED globe lights.

    jurassic park theme truck

    With a giant inflatable dinosaur and an exceptionally detailed park “entrance,” this Jurassic Park theme is sure to be a big hit with everyone.

    ghost busters Trunk or Treat

    Take the Ghostbusters theme to the max with this fun DIY idea.

    ghostbuster Flamingo Trunk or Treat

    Make an epic Ghostbusters trunk with this Instructables project that includes instructions for the proton pack, sign, and ghost containment unit.

    stranger things trunk or treat idea

    This easy Stranger Things trunk is made with a Goodwill tapestry, some Christmas lights, and cardboard signs.

    Cookie Monster trunk or treat idea

    Create a simple and cute cookie monster with some spray-painted blue cardboard. (source unknown)

    Mystery Machine

    Transform a boring van into the Scooby Doo Mystery Machine. It is made with blue, green, and red paper!

    Book Theme Ideas

    Harry Potter trunk or Treat

    This AMAZING Hogwarts-themed trunk has some serious Harry Potter vibes that all the kids and adults will love!

    Have a Mad Hatter Tea Party in style with this whimsical and fun Alice in Wonderland theme! It is made with colorful tissue puffs, giant tea party-inspired cutouts, and green tissue fans.

    Harry Potter Hogwarts trunk or treat idea

    Calling all Harry Potter fans, this Hogwarts theme is for you! It includes a DIY free printable banner and Flying Keys SVG files.

    quidditch suv

    Here you will find a detailed tutorial on making the DIY viewing stands and quidditch goal posts for this Harry Potter Trunk or Treat idea.

    Animal Theme Ideas

    under the see theme car

    This under-the-sea theme is made with party streamers and poster board fish and waves. (source unknown)

    spider web car with a Giant spider

    Attach some giant spiders to your car. Then, add some faux spiderwebs and tombstones, and you are good to go! (source unknown)

    giant frog car

    This giant frog is made with a green and red plastic tablecloth and some green and yellow poster board. (source unknown)

    bat wing decorated car

    Transform your Telsa into a giant bat with this cool car Halloween costume. Its eyes even glow!

    black cat car

    If you have a small black car, you can transform it into a Black Cat pretty easily with just some basic supplies like foam tubes, closet push lights, and black-painted cardboard.

    frog trunk

    This Trunk-or-Treat is hoppin’. It is made with assorted balloons, a green tablecloth, paper plate eyes, and foam feet.

    Food and Drink Ideas

    chick-fil-a trunk or treat idea

    This trunk or treat idea is perfect for those Chick-Fil-A lovers out there. It is made with poster board and cardboard.

    Carnevil theme candy stand

    Ladies and gentlemen step right up to the CarnEVIL Rotten Candy Stand. This one would be a great choice for older kids like teens!

    candy land decorations for trunk or treat

    This colorful and spectacular Candy Land will surely attract all the trick-or-treaters and help you win the competition!

    I scream for ice cream car decoration

    Whimsical and fun describes this I Scream Shoppe perfectly. The faux ice cream flavors like dirt, brains, and slime give it a creepy feel that kids will get a kick out of.

    candy cottage

    Make your own candy cottage by dressing up a stove box or any other big box!

    candy land

    Check out this colorful candy land trunk! The candies are made with cheap dollar store supplies and covered with cellophane, and the gumdrops are plastic buckets covered with salt.

    Spooky and Scary Trunk Ideas for Older Kids

    the working dead trunk

    This “Working Dead” theme is a creative trunk or treat idea that is made with party decor, skeletons, crows, and creepy cloth.

    pirate theme suv decor

    Make this spooky and awesome Pirates of the Carribean trunk. All you need is to add some life-sized skeletons, bones, treasure chests, and gold coins. Be sure it is appropriate for the age group though!double double toil and trouble truck decor

    Create a haunted trunk with this Double Double Toil and Trouble setup. This witch theme requires some spooky decorations like creepy cloth, skeletons, old bottles and jars, tombstones, and a cute homemade banner made from old book pages.

    glam cemetery truck decor

    Glam up your spooky decorations with some gold spray painted bones and skeletons! Then, finish off the look with tombstones, faux grass and creepy cloth in the background.

    monster suv

    This adorable Purple Monster was made from an easy-to-put-together Oriental Trading Kit!

    skeleton decor in a trunk

    There is a vacancy in this creepy trunk grave! It is with skeleton parts, a DIY sign, a tombstone, and a black cloth backdrop. (source unknown)

    treasure chest trunk or treat idea

    Add some gold coins, a skeleton, a thrift store chest, banner, and some spooky chains to create this Pirate Treasure Chest. (source unknown)

    monster truck

    Make this cute trunk monster with some poster board, a green backdrop, and a fabric tongue.

    clown decorated car

    Create a creepy clown with some cardboard, paint, and markers. Then, cluster together some green balloons for the hair. (source unknown)

    Kid Friendly and Christian Trunk or Treat Ideas

    friendly ghosts van

    Whip up this one with some dollar store ghosts, string lights, and white sheets as a backdrop. It’s a super cheap and easy idea!

    lego truck or treat idea

    This Christian-themed Lego truck is made with cardboard boxes covered with colored plastic tablecloths and various-sized paper plates.

    mummy trunk or treat idea

    This DIY Mummy is made with toilet paper and tape and comes together in no time!

    balloon decor Trunk or Treat

    Style some ballons in fun colors and make a trick or treat bag out of a foam board!

    mummy

    If you are looking for a last-minute project, this is it! All you need is a sheet and some wash-off markers to make this mummy. (source unknown)

    unicorn car

    Make this adorable unicorn with some dollar store pom poms, garland, gold-painted poster board, and a sheer white sheet.

    hey boo Trunk or Treat

    Trunk or treat yourself with this easy ghost themed one. Add a white table cover and a few bats, and you have an instant photo booth and treat station.

    happy halloween trunk or treat idea

    To make your decorations stand out, bigger is better. This one is a great way to add a lot of style without exceeding your budget by using a cheap banner, balloons, and faux spiderwebs.

    princess suv

    Transform some cardboard into a magic princess castle. Add some blue foil streamers, mini trees, some icicle lights, and cotton balls as faux snow to complete the look. (source unknown)

    circus decorations for car

    Step right up to the greatest trunk circus! The tent is made with red and white dollar store table cloths!

    Flamingo Trunk or Treat

    Decorate your trunk with these fun and tropical flamingo-themed decor ideas! It is made with a black and white banner and table cloth with some pops of color like paper rosettes, tropical leaf garland, pink feather boa, blow-up flamingo, and striped balloons.

    Comics, Video Games and Other Trunk or Treat Ideas

    super hero trunk

    This superhero idea only takes 10 minutes to put together and looks spectacular. It’s a great choice for an easy last-minute project. It includes instructions for a DIY Skyline too!

    Mario brothers Trunk or Treat

    For all those video game enthusiasts, this impressive Mario Brothers trunk is a perfect choice! It is made with inexpensive materials like card box boxes, spray-painted beach balls, and printables!

    Minecraft Trunk or Treat

    If you have extra boxes, this Minecraft trunk will be easy to make. All you need to do is add colored paper and print some faces. (source unknown)

    superhero decorated car

    This Superhero one is pretty elaborate!  The city is made with science fair boards, and the large symbols are printouts. You are sure to win the Trunk or Treat contest with this one! (source unknown)

    batman and robin trunk or treat idea

    Everyone is sure to love this Batman and Robin bat cave theme. It is made with painted cardboard and boxes!

    pokemon trunk or treat idea

    If you are a Pokemon fan, you can easily create a giant Pikachu with some poster board! (source unknown)

    angry birds truck

    Trunk or Treat Angry Birds Edition! The small “kick balls” for all of the green pigs. Angry Birds are made out of out of poster board. The “wooden” pieces are all spray-painted boxes.

    ninja turtles car decoration

    The turtle is constructed with green and orange fabric, and the TMNT mat is decorated kraft paper. (source unknown)

    pac man trunk or treat idea

    This Pac-Man game theme will be a huge success. Add some Pac-Man music to your speakers for an extra nice touch!

    game day foot ball trunk or treat idea

    Football fans will love creating this one. The football field is a plastic tablecloth, and the goalpost is made with some pipes and joints!

    day of the dead van

    This trunk or treat idea is a perfect choice for those who celebrate the Day of the Dead! It is made with a kit from Oriental Trading Company but can easily be DIYed with dollar tree supplies too.

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