Haunted Mermaid Cove Trunk-or-Treat
For a spooky spin on a whimsical sea creature, turn your car into a haunted mermaid cove. Drape a long blue sheet across your trunk to build the “ocean” before pasting on rainbow seashells and hanging colorful lantern “jellyfish.” To create an eerie vibe, be sure to add plenty of skeletons!
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Ninja Turtles Trunk-or-Treat
A trunk that pays homage to everyone’s favorite crime-fighting turtles will definitely steal the spotlight on Halloween. Seek inspiration from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles by covering your car in the signature green hue and plenty of signage. Don’t forget to show up in your best ninja turtle attire, too!
See more at An Alli Event.
‘Monsters Inc.’ Trunk-or-Treat
If you want a trunk-or-treat idea that features a cute take on a scary Halloween motif, look to Monsters Inc.: Sulley and Wazowski are lovable and totally harmless! With rainbow signage, construction hats, and a giant letter “M,” visitors will mistake your trunk for the Scare Floor!
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Dungeon Donuts Trunk-or-Treat
Reimagine Dunkin’ Donuts with a haunted play on the donut shop’s name by calling it “Dungeon Donuts.” Give neighbors a fright by converting your trunk into a dungeon, complete with scary skeletons and decaying brick. To up the ante, swap candy for a wide array of donuts!
See more at Giggles Galore.
CarnEvil Trunk-or-Treat
Setting up a carnival from the back of your car is a fun way to enjoy trunk-or-treating, but there are plenty of ways to make this idea a bit more chilling. For one, try the pun-inspired theme “CarnEvil.” You can still include all of the standard carnival games and prizes, but have a skeleton pass out “rotten” candy.
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Minions Trunk-or-Treat
The best part about Despicable Me has to be the Minions. Seriously, is there any character as adorable and funny as Gru’s little yellow henchmen? Pay tribute to these humanoid creatures by transforming your trunk into a Minion-inspired lair. This trunk-or-treat idea doesn’t require many materials, and it’s so easy to pull off! All you have to do is blow up big yellow balloons and add googly eyes to each.
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Cookie Monster Trunk-or-Treat
A Cookie Monster-themed trunk will have everyone saying “Me want cookies” when they pass by your car. To convert your vehicle into an oversized version of the muppet with the biggest sweet tooth, cover it in hand-painted poster board. To go all out, distribute homemade chocolate chip cookies instead of packaged candy, and dress up as the cookie-loving character.
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Drive-In Movie Theater Trunk-or-Treat
This trunk-or-treat idea puts a whole new spin on a drive-in movie theater. This simple (but super imaginative!) car theme includes a handwritten “Drive In” sign, a hand-drawn container of popcorn, and a mini TV screen or a laptop to stream one of your favorite family-friendly movies. The kids will love watching a scene while loading up on sweets!
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‘101 Dalmatians’ Trunk-or-Treat
Rest assured, you won’t need to fill your trunk with 101 Dalmatians to execute this trunk-or-treat idea. Just a few stuffed animals will do! You can also set the tone for this Disney-inspired theme by draping a white sheet with black polka dots over your car. Add even more personality by picking out a Cruella costume and a Dalmatian costume for you and a loved one to wear.
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Your Favorite Sports Team Trunk-or-Treat
If you’re a football fan, an NFL theme will make this Halloween activity a whole lot of fun. Hang jerseys, pennants, signs, and other memorabilia from your trunk to create a decorated display everyone in your town will be cheering for. Even if the Steelers aren’t your home team, you can use this trunk-or-treat idea as a jumping-off point.
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King Arthur and His Castle Trunk-or-Treat
Welcome to Camelot! If you’re a history buff or a fan of medieval romances, transform your trunk into King Arthur’s castle. To really flex your crafting skills (and make everyone’s jaws drop), add a functional drawbridge to the setup. 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
Channel your inner Elsa and “let it go” this Halloween with a trunk-or-treat display inspired by Frozen. Create a setup fit for a queen with silver snowflakes and a wintry backdrop. For an effortless way to create the falling “snow,” thread cotton balls and white tinsel pom-poms onto clear cording with a large-eyed needle.
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‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Trunk-or-Treat
Feeling the need for speed this Halloween? Get inspired by Top Gun: Maverick for an action-packed trunk-or-treat idea. Fly high in your pilot gear and paint a runway backdrop that would make Maverick proud. You can even incorporate emblems reminiscent of the movie like buttons, helmets, and craft airplanes.
See more at An Alli Event.
Super Mario Trunk-or-Treat
Power up! From the scenery to the characters, Super Mario Bros. is jam-packed with trunk-or-treat inspiration. To recreate the video game’s magical Mushroom Kingdom, deck out your trunk with a DIY Ball & Chain, paper mushrooms, shiny gold coins, and mystery boxes stuffed with candy for the kids to collect.
See more at Fun 365.
‘Mandalorian’ Trunk-or-Treat
Want to embrace a Madalorian theme for Halloween? As they say on the show, “This is the way!” Turn your trunk into the outer reaches of the lawless galaxy, and stand alongside the scene in a creepy masked costume. For treats, take cues from Grogu’s favorite snack, frog eggs in water, by passing out oversized pink gumballs in turquoise bags.
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Marvel Trunk-or-Treat
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
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
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
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
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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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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