Be inspired with our fun and unique Trunk or Treat ideas for cars and SUVs!
Halloween is not just about pumpkins and haunted houses, many communities and churches thrown trick or treat alternatives in the form of trunk or treating. This alternative is the perfect collision of candy and creativity!
Unique Trunk or Treat Ideas and Inspirations
Let’s get your wheels turning with this collection of fun and creative Trunk or Treat ideas for your next Halloween event. These awesome ideas will make handing out Halloween candy all the more fun!
iSpy: Bringing a Classic Game to Life
Remember sitting in the backseat, trying to pass the time with a good ol’ game of iSpy? Now imagine turning your car into an interactive iSpy game.
Scatter items across your trunk and list out things for kids to find—”I spy with my little eye… a stuffed dinosaur, a red ball, a spooky spider.”
Watch as they enthusiastically point out each object. It’s like a scavenger hunt that fits in your car. And don’t be surprised if adults join in on the fun—they get nostalgic too!
Wizard of Oz: Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Second on our list of Trunk or Treat ideas of a Wizard of Oz themed SUV. Channel your inner Dorothy and turn your vehicle’s trunk into the land of Oz.
Use a yellow rug, plastic table cloth or paper as the famous Yellow Brick Road leading to your car. Create miniature versions of the Emerald City with green pool noodles. Use colorful pool noodles to create a rainbow. Don’t forget the ruby slippers!
Win over the Halloween carnival by dressing up as your favorite character from the classic movie—Glinda, Scarecrow, or even the Wicked Witch—and hand out candy with a cackle.
Cookie Monster: Sweet Treats and Big Eyes
Everyone loves the blue, cookie-obsessed monster. All you need is a giant pair of googly eyes on your car’s back window and a trunk filled with oversized cookie cutouts.
Bonus points if you have actual cookies on hand (wrapped, of course) to hand out!
Chick-Fil-A: It’s Tru-ly Fun!
Why not combine fast food with fast fun? Turn your trunk into a Chick-Fil-A drive-thru.
Throw on a cow costume (because, obviously, “Eat Mor Chikin”), set up a fake menu board, and hand out chicken nuggets or mini chicken sandwiches (okay, maybe candy shaped like them).
Decorate with the brand’s black-and-white cow spots, and don’t forget a red Chick-Fil-A logo to complete the look. It’s a tasty treat without the long lines.
Jurassic Park: Dinosaurs, Danger, and Delight
Unleash the roar with a Jurassic Park-themed trunk. Create a jungle-like setting with vines and plants (fake, of course—unless you’re a horticulturist on the side), and have dinosaurs popping out from behind bushes.
Use the famous Jurassic Park logo to make your trunk feel like a real dino-destination. Bonus: Dress as a park ranger or wear an inflatable dinosaur costume to perfect this Trunk or Treat idea!
Bluey: A Playdate Adventure
Bluey, the Australian blue heeler, is all about imagination and family fun—so why not turn your trunk into her world?
Use blue and tan decorations to mimic the cartoon’s aesthetic, and have cutouts of Bluey, Bingo, and their friends playing around the trunk.
Pacman: Chomp Your Way Through Fun
Level up your Trunk or Treat game with a Pacman-inspired setup. Use black cardboard to create the Pacman maze inside your trunk and hang ghost cutouts from the sides.
Pacman himself can be represented as a giant cutout on the rear window, while candy becomes the dots that the character famously gobbles up.
Grinch: A Holiday Twist for Halloween
Who says the Grinch is just for Christmas? Bring out your inner green grump and turn your trunk into Whoville.
Hand out candy canes while muttering “Bah, humbug,” and watch as kids laugh at your holiday-meets-Halloween approach. Throw in some Christmas lights for good measure—after all, the Grinch does have a change of heart eventually.
Be inspired with our Grinch Christmas Trees!
Frog: Leap Into Nature-Inspired Fun
Hop into the fun with a frog-themed trunk. Use green plastic table cloths for the frog’s body and pink plastic table cloths for the frog’s tongue. For added effect, cut-out lily pads for the ground.
This Trunk or Treat idea is great for cars! While simple and easy to put together, this will provide ribbiting entertainment for kids as they grab candy!
Minecraft: Build Your Own Creeper Costume
Pixelate your trunk and turn it into a Minecraft world. Craft square blocks with cardboard and paint, then stack them around your trunk to mimic the game’s signature look.
Add a Creeper face to your car, and hand out candy in pixelated green bags. This will be a hit for all the gamers in attendance—and parents will appreciate the creativity and connection to the beloved block-building game.
Rainbow and Clouds: A Colorful Experience
Brighten up the night with a rainbow and clouds theme. Use vibrant streamers, cotton for fluffy clouds, and a rainbow-colored arch to transform your trunk into a cheerful, whimsical scene.
You can even include a “pot of gold” at the end of the rainbow, where kids can grab their candy. It’s a positive, joyful trunk idea that promises smiles all around, making your car a colorful beacon in a sea of spooky.
Hocus Pocus: Spells, Witches, and Wicked Fun
With the resurgence of all things Hocus Pocus, this idea is sure to cast a spell over the crowd. Turn your trunk into a witch’s lair, complete with bubbling cauldrons, broomsticks, and candles.
Create a spooky atmosphere with dark colors, mist (thanks to a fog machine), and iconic Hocus Pocus quotes written on signs. Dress up as one of the Sanderson sisters, and throw out your best “I put a spell on you” while handing out candy.
Car Face: Giving Your Vehicle Some Personality
Last up on the list for unique Trunk or Treat ideas is this trunk transformation into a funny face! Why should cars miss out on the costume fun? Give your vehicle a face—big eyes on the windshield, a smiling mouth on the bumper, and maybe even some hands hanging out the windows.
Whether you turn it into a friendly monster or a cute character, this theme is simple yet full of personality. Plus, it’s a great way to interact with kids who will see your car as more than just a mode of transportation—it’s now part of the Halloween crew!
Happy Trunk or Treating!
We hope these fun and creative Trunk or Treat ideas give you the inspiration you need for decorating your vehicle. Have a Happy Halloween!