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Trunk-or-Treats in New Jersey for Halloween 2023

Take your trick-or-treaters off the street to hit up one of these family-friendly trunk-or-treats in New Jersey. Photo by Mommy Poppins
Take your trick-or-treaters off the street to hit up one of these family-friendly trunk-or-treats in New Jersey. Photo by Mommy Poppins
10/6/23 - By Laurie Rein

For a safer alternative to trick-or-treating, New Jersey kids can collect goodies at family-friendly trunk-or-treats. Instead of wandering door-to-door, young trick-or-treaters can load up their Halloween bags with candy from decorated cars.

These trunk-or-treats—most of which are FREE—take place in parking lots, parks, and on blocked-off streets. They sometimes include parades, costume contests, and other Halloween activities. Another bonus for sugar-crazed kids: Many of these trunk-or-treats take place before Halloween. That means double the loot if you make your plans right!

For more boo-tiful Halloween fun, check out our Halloween Guide for New Jersey Families, which includes our picks for The Best Halloween Events in New Jersey for Families and more.

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UMC of Red Bank welcomes families to its annual Trunk-or-Treat party in the back parking lot of their building. Photo courtesy of UMC
UMC of Red Bank welcomes families to its annual Trunk-or-Treat party in the back parking lot of their building. Photo courtesy of UMC

Where to Trunk-or-Treat in New Jersey

St Bernadette Knights of Columbus Trunk-or-Treat

Parlin–FREE
Friday, October 20, 2023
Costumed kiddos are invited to collect treats from vehicles. Raffle tickets are available that benefit both St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and St Bernadette Church. The fun includes food trucks and live radio. READ MORE

4-H Trunk-or-Treat

Bridgewater–FREE
Friday, October 20, 2023
Bring your treat bags to Ted Blum 4-H Center and collect candy from decorated cars. The fun includes crafts and games as well. READ MORE

Dover Trunk-or-Treat and Halloween Parade

Dover–FREE
Saturday, October 21, 2023
The Town of Dover celebrates Halloween with its 13th annual trunk-or-treat and parade. The parade begins at 1pm and concludes with the trunk-or-treat at Crescent Field Parking Lot. Don't miss the costume and trunk-decorating contests. READ MORE

Unexpected Farm Trunk-or-Treat

Newfield–FREE
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Gather at the farm for candy, vendors, wagon rides, pumpkin painting, and crafts.  READ MORE

Halloween Spooktacular

Union–FREE
Saturday, October 21, 2023
The township of Union is going all out for Halloween this year with a trunk-or-treat plus an All Hallow's Evening. The trunk-or-treat features 30 vehicles and takes place from 1pm-4pm at Jefferson School parking lot. A prize is awarded for the best decorated. READ MORE

Halloween Family Fun Day

Princeton
Sunday, October 22, 2023
Get ready for Halloween with a day filled with laughter, exercise, and fun, including a Halloween parade, an obstacle course, baby tunnels, a rock climbing wall, and a Tumble Zone. Make your own Halloween fun jar and take part in the trunk-or-treat. READ MORE

Glassboro Fire Department Truck-or-Treat

Glassboro–FREE
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Get in on the Halloween fun with 50 trunks of goodies, a haunted house, bounce house, music and food. READ MORE

Mount Laurel Trunk-or-Treat

Mount Laurel–FREE
Friday, October 27, 2023
Stop by the Chick-fil-A parking lot and peruse trunks filled with treats. READ MORE

Belmar Recreation Costume Contest and Trunk-or-Treat

Belmar–FREE
Friday, October 27, 2023
Double the Halloween fun with a parade and trunk-or-treat in the Belmar Elementary School parking lot. Prizes are awarded for the funniest, scariest, and most original costumes. READ MORE

Downtown Bernardsville Trunk-or-Treat

Bernardsville–FREE
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Celebrate Halloween at this annual trunk-or-treat for all ages. Community members decorate a trunk, displaying themes or other festive decor, and hand out candy or other non-candy trinkets. Plus, score treats at downtown businesses. READ MORE

North Wildwood Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Block Party

North Wildwood–FREE
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Get your car decked out for Halloween at this annual festive family event. Costumed children can visit each car, where families will provide treats from the trunks. Balloon twisting adds to the fun.  READ MORE

Morris Township's Annual Trunk-or-Treat and Halloween Movie

Morris Township–FREE
Saturday, October 28, 2023
A big screen movie plus trunk or treat make for a fun day in Morris Township. Collect treats from trunks on Dwyer Lane, then gather for a showing of Scooby Doo on Ginty Field at dusk. READ MORE

Avalon Trunk or Treat

Avalon–FREE
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Enjoy an evening of fun with decked out cars full of treats. Come in costume! READ MORE

Scotch Plains Trunk-or-Treat

Scotch Plains–FREE
Saturday, October 28, 2023
The Scotch Plains Parks and Recreation Department sponsors this annual, treat-filled event. Kids can go from trunk to trunk along Park Avenue collecting goodies as they go.  READ MORE

Halloween Trunk-or-Treat- CANCELED

Red Bank–FREE
Sunday, October 29, 2023
(canceled due to weather) UMC of Red Bank welcomes families to its annual trunk-or-treat party in the back parking lot of its building. This year's event features a DJ dance party and a photo booth. Games, a costume parade, and prizes for best trunk round out the event. READ MORE

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