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Fun Halloween Trunk-or-Treat Events Near Atlanta in 2022

Families unleash their creative sides at the Northbrook UMC Trunk-or-Treat event. Photo courtesy of Northbrook UMC
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10/9/22 - By Elsa Simcik

All October long, kids look foward to trick-or-treating on Halloween. But why wait until the last day of October? Families can visit several trunk-or-treat events happening all over Atlanta, starting mid-October and lasting through Halloween night. These Atlanta Halloween events offer a controlled environment where participating families and businesses decorate car trunks with a festive Halloween theme, then allow young kids to safely trick-or-treat at each car trunk and fill up their candy bags. Get it now? TRUNK-or-treat! 

While searching for the best trunk-or-treats near Atlanta, we found many are hosted by local municipalities and churches, where everyone is invited. A trunk-or-treat also gives parents more bang for their buck so they get more wears out of Halloween costumes. Speaking of bang for your buck, most of these events are free to attend!

Read on to find a Halloween trunk-or-treat in Atlanta close to you. And if you need more costume ideas, pumpkin carving tips, or fun pumpkin recipes, check out our Halloween Guide for Atlanta Families. 

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Families participating at Cobb Vineyard Trunk-or-Treat go all out! Photo courtesy of the vineyard
Families participating at Cobb Vineyard Trunk-or-Treat go all out! Photo courtesy of the vineyard

Places to Trunk-or-Treat in Atlanta, 2022

Johns Creek Trunk-or-Treat

Johns Creek - Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Kids dress up in their costumes and walk from trunk to trunk for this pre-Halloween event put on by Johns Creek Rec and Parks and the Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation. READ MORE

Fall Glow Festival

Norcross - Friday, October 21, 2022
Kids wear costumes and bring bags and buckets to fill up on loot from trunks at this fun event in Norcross. The festivities also include glow games and hayrides.  READ MORE

Frey Elementary School's Octoberfast & Trunk-or-Treat

Acworth - Saturday, October 22, 2022
Support a great cause while having an awesome time at Frey Elementary School's Octoberfast and Fall Festival. In addition to trunk-or-treating, the event also features a classic car and trunk show, live music, food trucks, inflatables, cake walk, and much more. READ MORE

Powder Springs Fall Festival Trunk-or-Treat

Powder Springs - Saturday, October 22, 2022
Celebrate fall's arrival with the good people of Powder Springs. Families visit the Thurman Springs Park and the Hardy Family Automotive Amphitheater for a morning of frightful fun. READ MORE

Sprayberry High School Trunk-or-Treat Festival

Marietta - Saturday, October 22, 2022
Kids love this "trunkless" trunk-or-treat festival at Sprayberry High School because of the candy, costume contests, and the huge kids' zone with inflatables.  READ MORE

Trunk-or-Treat at Little Yogis

Roswell - Saturday, October 22, 2022
Kids enjoy trunk-or-treating followed by not-so-spooky ghost tales and a dance peformance. READ MORE

Trunk-or-Treat Fall Festival at Ebenezer Baptist Church

Atlanta - Sunday, October 23, 2022
Children get sugared up in the morning at this trunk-or-treat! Families head to the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church for games, rides, food, and treats.  READ MORE

Pumpkin Palooza at Northbrook UMC

Roswell - Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Northbrook UMC in Roswell throws an awesome Pumpkin Palooza event each year. Families enjoy trunk-or-treating as well as food trucks, a pumpkin patch, hayrides, and s'mores. READ MORE

Doraville Trunk-or-Treat

Doraville - Saturday, October 29, 2022
Celebrate Halloween with the City of Doraville at their annual Trunk-or-Treat event. Arrive at Honeysuckle Park to visit the decorated vehicles of local businesses and organizations. Stay for face painting, magic, games, a costume contest, and more! READ MORE

South Forsyth Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat

Alpharetta - Saturday, October 29, 2022
Everyone is invited to Vision Baptist Church in Alpharetta for its annual community fall festival and trunk-or-treat event. Families can expect a fun evening of live music, games, and of course, candy.  READ MORE

Fall Festival Trunk-or-Treat at New Unity Missionary Baptist Church

Atlanta - Saturday, October 29, 2022
Enjoy free food, a bounce house, face painting, and more at the Fall Festival Trunk-or-Treat at New Unity Missionary Baptist Church. READ MORE

Trunk-or-Treat at Shallowford Presbyterian Church

Atlanta - Saturday, October 29, 2022
Families head to the parking lot of Shallowford Presbyterian during the day for a not-so-scary trunk-or-treat event.  READ MORE

Leaven Kitchen's Trunk-or-Treat Market

Decatur - Sunday, October 30, 2022
Kids and parents will have a blast at Leaven Kitchen's trunk-or-treat because there's music, a bounce house, nighttime tic-tac-toe, pumpkin painting, and of course, candy.  READ MORE

Trunk-or-Treat at Cobb Vineyard Church

Kennesaw - Monday, October 31, 2022
Families can trunk-or-treat at Cobb Vineyard Church on Halloween evening. In addition to visiting decorated cars with candy, kids can enjoy bounce houses, games, and prizes.  READ MORE

Dawsonville Trunk-or-Treat

Dawsonville - Monday, October 31, 2022
Families love this annual trunk-or-treat event because it takes place on Halloween, giving kids a safe place to trick-or-treat and have fun. The free event includes carnival games, a bounce house, and hayrides. READ MORE

Halloween Trail of Tricks and Treats

Woodstock - Monday, October 31, 2022
Costumed kids get to trick-or-treat on a Woodstock trail during Halloween night. Along the way, children will not only snag candy but also enjoy music, games, and crafts.  READ MORE

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