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See some amazing displays at these trunk-or-treats near Boston for Halloween 2023! Ghost Busters Trunk or Treat photo by Hawk Visuals out of Norwell, courtesy of What's Up Weymouth.
See some amazing displays at these trunk-or-treats near Boston for Halloween 2023! Ghost Busters Trunk or Treat photo by Hawk Visuals out of Norwell, courtesy of What's Up Weymouth.
10/13/23 - By Roberta B

Kids have to wait until Halloween to trick-or-treat, but there are trunk-or-treats near Boston all month long. Trunk-or-treating is held at central locations by different organizations and groups. Participants decorate cars and hand out candy from their trunks. These events offer a great alternative to trick-or-treating, when doorbell-ringing traditions get tricky. More communities have been hosting awesome trunk-or-treat activities near Boston each year. So candy-savvy kids end up collecting treats several times before Halloween! We've rounded up several great trunk-or-treat events in the Boston area. We hope you have a fun-filled and Happy Halloween in New England this October.

For more Halloween activities near Boston, explore our Halloween Guide for Boston Kids, and don't miss our list of the best Halloween activities and events in Boston, which includes pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides, and of course our top things to do in notoriously witchy Salem. 

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Trunk-or-Treats in Boston

Truck or Treat at Suffolk Downs

East Boston — October 29, 2023
Free
The annual touch-a-truck event is getting a spooky upgrade. Wear a costume and go trick-or-treating at tractors, trucks, diggers, fire engines and more!  READ MORE

Local 17's Halloween Trunk or Treat

Boston — October 31, 2023
Free
This Halloween the Sheet Metal Workers Local 17 are hosting a free trunk-or-treat event for the community. Prizes will be awarded for the Best Decorated Car and the Best Kids Costume! READ MORE
Me so hungry for candy! 10th Annual Trunk-or-Treat photo courtesy of Branch Church
Me so hungry for candy! 10th Annual Trunk-or-Treat photo courtesy of Branch Church

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Branch Church 10th Annual Trunk-or-Treat

Peabody — October 21, 2023
Free
Branch Church hosts its free Halloween Trunk-or-Treat event at the Higgins Middle School campus. Kids under 14 can trick-or-treat in the parking lot, and costumes are encouraged. READ MORE

Boston Harley-Davidson Trunk-or-Treat

Revere — October 29, 2023
Free
Boston Harley-Davidson is wishing kids a Happy "Harley-Ween" the day before Halloween, with a trick-or-treat celebration. The event includes a costume contest with awards for the cutest, scariest, and most original costumes. READ MORE

Grace Point Church Trunk-or-Treat

Chelmsford — October 29, 2023
Free
GracePoint Church in Chelmsford is putting on a free trunk-or-treat event Sunday before Halloween. Expect games and prizes, a food truck, a trunk competition, and of course trick-or-treating! READ MORE
It's almost criminal how much candy Boston kids can haul in for 2023! Trunk-or-Treat photo courtesy of CareOne
It's almost criminal how much candy Boston kids can haul in for 2023! Trunk-or-Treat photo courtesy of CareOne

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CareOne Trunk-or-Treat

Newton — October 21, 2023
Free
CareOne nursing home in Newton is hosting its third-annual Trunk-or-Treat the week before Halloween. The staff members at CareOne are decorating their vehicles in haunting fashion, and kids can collect candy from the team members as well as decorate their own pumpkins. READ MORE

Sensory-Friendly Trunk-or-Treat in Needham

Needham — October 27, 2023
Free
At this sensory-friendly trunk-or-treat there will be carnival games, spooky treats, eerie craft stations, and more.  READ MORE
Costumes and displays are both cute and spooky at these Halloween events. Trunk-or-Treat photo courtesy of The Anchor of Hull
Costumes and displays are both cute and spooky at these Halloween events. Trunk-or-Treat photo courtesy of The Anchor of Hull

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Old Colony YMCA Trunk-or-Treat

Stoughton — October 20, 2023
Stoughton's Old Colony YMCA is hosting a fun trunk-or-treat event this year. Family-friendly costumes encouraged!  READ MORE

Weymouth Trunk or Treat

Weymouth — October 21, 2023
Free
A full trunk-or-treat celebration at Weymouth High School is much more than just a chance for kids to get candy. The event is also car show with a prize for the best decorated show car and the best costume. READ MORE

The Anchor of Hull Trunk-or-Treat

Hull — October 28, 2023
Free
Anchor of the Hull's trunk-or-treat event is the weekend before Halloween, with treat collection across the parking lot. Families can also enjoy cider and donuts, pumpkin painting, Halloween crafts, and more on the front lawn. READ MORE

Franklin Public Library Trunk-or-Treat

Franklin — October 28, 2023
Free
All families are welcome at this daytime trunk-or-treating event in the Franklin Public Library's parking lot. Kid-friendly activities and decorated trunks will bring in the fun. READ MORE

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Years spent at Nickelodeon prepared Roberta to launch Mommy Poppins' Los Angeles branch in 2011, eventually becoming Mommy Poppins Editor-in-Chief in 2013. Previously she served as LA Editor for GoCityKids, National Editor for ParentsConnect, and Editor for NickMom—all of which works out well for her son, who has grown up serving as Chief Guinea Pig for all things fun in LA and beyond.

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