Be inspired with our fun and unique Trunk or Treat ideas for cars and SUVs!

collage of 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.

back of suv features iSPY theme for trunk or treat

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.

wizard of oz with rainbow and yellow brick road for trunk or treating

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.

fun cookie monster with cookies trunk or treat in back of suv

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.

chick fil a trunk or treat back of suv

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.

SUV trunk or treat with Jurassic Park theme

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?

bluey trunk or treat booth

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 in back of suv for trunk or treating

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.

trunk or treat with grinch and christmas tree

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.

plastic table cloths for a unique frog trunk or treat idea

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.

Minecraft theme for halloween trunk or treat event

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.

clouds and rainbow easy trunk or treat idea for back of car

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.

hocus pocus theme for trunk or treat halloween carnival

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.

car decorated as a face for trunk or treat

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!

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