Looking for fun, unique, and easy trunk or treat ideas that the whole family can pull off without stress? Whether you’re planning a trunk or treat for school, church, or your local community, we’ve got you covered.
These easy DIY trunk or treat ideas are quick to set up and bursting with personality. From punny ideas to matching family costumes, get ready to roll up with the best trunk or treat ideas of the year!
Pick your favorite idea and buckle up for fall fun!
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20 Simple Trunk Or Treat Ideas That Go The Extra Mile
1. Mummy Van
- Decor & Supplies: White streamers or gauze to wrap the trunk like a mummy, googly eyes, tombstones, and a “Mummy Van” sign.
- Family Costumes: Mummies in various styles
2. Open Wide!
- Decor & Supplies: Large teeth cutouts to line the trunk like a gaping monster mouth, bold colored fabric, plastic, or cardboard for the tongue, googly eyes on top, and slime or caution tape for extra creep factor.
- Family Costumes: Silly or spooky monsters, mad scientists who “created” the monster, or kids dressed as snacks trying to escape the monster’s jaws!
3. The Floor Is Lava
- Decor & Supplies: Flame volcano tablecloth, stepping stones or planks for safe zones, “The Floor Is Lava!” sign, red/orange/yellow streamers or tissue for flowing lava
- Family Costumes: Lava monsters, explorers jumping to safety, “hot” firefighters, or kids in flame-themed outfits (like red/orange jumpsuits or T-shirts with fire decals)
4. Pit Stop Paradise
- Decor & Supplies: Black-and-white checkered flags, cardboard tires, orange cones, race track tape, trophies, and a “Fuel Up” snack station.
- Family Costumes: Race car driver, pit crew, or mechanic
5. Pumpkin Patch
- Decor & Supplies: Hay bales, fake pumpkins, fall leaves, burlap sacks, wooden signs, and plaid blankets.
- Family Costumes: Farmers, scarecrow, or pumpkin
6. Campout Crew
- Decor & Supplies: Faux campfire, lanterns, mini tent, camping chairs, pinecones, and sleeping bags.
- Family Costumes: Campers, park rangers, or woodland animals
7. Bubble Bath Bonanza
- Decor & Supplies: White and blue balloons, bath mat, rubber ducks, bubble machine, or even an inflatable small pool.
- Family Costumes: Bathrobes, bubbles, or rubber ducks
8. Bee Hive
- Decor & Supplies: Yellow fabric, black stripes, bee cutouts, faux flowers, and a honeycomb backdrop
- Family Costumes: Bees, beekeeper, or honey bear
9. Ocean Splash
- Decor & Supplies: Blue tablecloth, cardboard portholes, blue balloons, fish cutouts, and seaweed streamers.
- Family Costumes: Divers, mermaids, or sea captains
10. It’s A Zoo In Here
- Decor & Supplies: Zoo signs, fencing or railing props, stuffed safari and zoo animals, habitat zones, and zookeeper accessories.
- Family Costumes: Zookeepers, tigers, lions, or monkeys
11. Christmas In October
- Decor & Supplies: small Christmas tree, wrapped boxes, tree skirt, holiday decor you already have
- Family Costumes: Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elves
12. Dunkin’ Donuts
- Decor & Supplies: Donut ring floaties, mini basketball hoop, basketballs, donuts, “Dunkin’ Donuts” sign
- Family Costumes: Basketball players, cheerleaders, coaches
13. Halloween Game Time
- Decor & Supplies: Pumpkin mouth candy toss, cauldron toss, spider web toss, pumpkin bowling, trunk cornhole
- Family Costumes: Any costumes that go with the games or theme
Pick from any fun fall festival or Halloween minute to win it games for this simple trunk or treat idea.
14. Drive-In Movie Theater
- Decor & Supplies: Mini popcorn buckets, movie reels, string lights, a cardboard “screen” backdrop or laptop, and signs with classic movie titles. Add fold-out chairs, a red carpet runner, and a letter board with a fun movie title or “Now Showing.” Young kids could “park” their toy cars at the drive-in, too.
- Family Costumes: Moviegoers with 3D glasses and popcorn, classic film characters (like Grease, Star Wars, or superheroes), or even a theater usher with a bow tie and ticket roll
15. Pirate Booty
- Decor & Supplies: Treasure chest, gold coins, pirate flags, and pirate skeletons
- Family Costumes: Pirates, parrots, or buried treasure
16. Gumball Machine Mania
- Decor & Supplies: Colorful balloons, a clear sheet, a large “coin” slot sign, and a Gumball sign
- Family Costumes: Gumballs, vending machine operator, or retro candy shop staff
17. Sports Fan Zone
- Decor & Supplies: Mini goal posts, pom-poms, jerseys, bleacher-style seating, and foam fingers.
- Family Costumes: Athletes, cheerleaders, fans, or referees
18. Gamer’s Paradise
- Decor & Supplies: Retro video game posters, pixelated decorations, and game controller props.
- Family Costumes: Classic video game characters like Mario, Luigi, or Pac-Man
19. Bookworm Boulevard
- Decor & Supplies: Stacks of books, reading nook setup, book posters, and character cutouts.
- Family Costumes: Favorite storybook characters like Harry Potter or Matilda
20. Mad Scientist Lab
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