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Halloween is almost here, and with so many spooky events around the county, it’s difficult to choose which one to attend. Trunk or treats have gained popularity over recent years, and it’s easy to see why. They offer safe, family-fun with cars decorated in whimsical, spooky season decorations—in addition to loads of candy. Westchester has joined in on the fun with these upcoming trunk-or-treat events.
Pierson Park Trunk or Treat and Movie Night
Tarrytown
October 18
Kids can dress up in costume and enjoy trunk-or-treating from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in lot E, followed by a Halloween-themed movie. If you would like to give out candy, be sure to register your car online. A prize will be awarded for the finest decorated vehicle.
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Halloween Parade and Trunk or Treat
White Plains
October 20
What could be better than a trunk-or-treat parade? The event kicks off at 2:30 p.m. at the White Plains Library Plaza, with the parade taking off at 3 p.m., and ends at Renaissance Plaza, where children can trunk or treat. Be sure to wear a costume to join in on the parade.
FITBODY by Krista Trunk or Treat
Brewster
October 26
Bring the little ghouls and goblins in their favorite costumes to enjoy creatively decorated trunks, candy, and spooky music. From 3-4 p.m., loads of candy will be handed out by staff and members. While this event is free, please RSVP here.
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Grace Lutheran Church Trunk or Treat
Scarsdale
October 27
Looking for family fun that involves free food, games, and prizes? From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., enjoy candy, pumpkin decorating, and more at this annual event. Hop from trunk to trunk to collect delicious Halloween treats.
Trunk and Treat Pine Ridge Park
Rye Brook
October 30
Dress up in your showstopper costume and bring the whole family along to enjoy this family-friendly to-do at Pine Ridge Park. Each trunk will be decorated for Halloween, and candy will be handed out by the village staff in the parking lot.
Ossining Halloween Parade & Trunk or Treat
Ossining
October 31
Join Ossining’s first responders and participate in a costume parade that ends on Main Street, where you will be greeted with family-friendly fun. Enjoy bouncy castles, games, music, and candy. Police cars, fire trucks, and ambulances will be decorated for the occasion, and children can go trunk to trunk for a Halloween treat.
Need Ideas for Decorating Your Car?
Are you participating in a trunk or treat and need some décor inspiration? We’ve got you covered with these simple trunk design ideas.
1. Pumpkin Patch
This is a super easy theme that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Simply fill your trunk with pumpkins to make it appear to be a pumpkin patch. Additions of orange battery-operated twinkle lights and faux leaf banners will add to the autumnal theme. For a little extra pizzazz, add some potted mums or a DIY sign that says “pumpkin patch.”
2. Witches’ Brew
Utilize dark colors for this spooky themed trunk. Adding a black garland, faux taper candles, and a witches’ cauldron to hold candy will create a whimsical scene. You can also carve jack-o-lanterns to put on display, use a black tablecloth as a backdrop, and lean dried corn stalks on either side of your trunk.
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