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Orlando Trunk-or-Treats and More Halloween Events

Head to Reiter Park on Saturday for the City of Longwood's Truck-or-Treat. Photo courtesy of the City of Longwood
Head to Reiter Park on Saturday for the City of Longwood's Truck-or-Treat. Photo courtesy of the City of Longwood
10/13/23 - By Charlotte B

Explore spooktacular Orlando trunk-or-treat events throughout Central Florida this Halloween season! In case you're unfamiliar, trunk-or-treat refers to Halloween celebrations where community organizations, clubs, and businesses adorn their car trunks with fun Halloween displays. Children can go from one trunk to another, collecting candy and other treats.

For more fun events in Orlando this Halloween season, visit our Orlando Halloween Activities Guide, which showcases corn mazes, Halloween events, pumpkin patches, and more!

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Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Events Near Orlando

City of Longwood's Truck or Treat

Longwood - Saturday, October 21, 2023
The City of Longwood presents lots of Halloween fun for kids and families. Activities include bounce houses, games, food vendors, costume contests, and of course, "truck or treat" for candy! READ MORE

Trunk-or-Treat at Children's Safety Village

Orlando - Saturday, October 21, 2023
This annual event at the Children's Safety Village is open to the community. Kids are encouraged to dress in costume as community partners and local businesses and organizations decorate their car trunks and distribute treats to kids and safety information to parents. READ MORE

Trunk-or-Treat at Spring of Life United Methodist Church

Orlando - Saturday, October 21, 2023
This outdoor trunk or treat event is open to the community and includes face painting, inflatable slide, crafts, games, and a trunk or treat with lots of candy. READ MORE

University High School Family Fall Festival

Orlando - Saturday, October 21, 2023
University High School PTSA hosts a Family Fall Festival complete with an art walk, hay ride, haunted theater ($5 donation), and trunk or treat. READ MORE

Trinity Baptist Church Trunk or Treat

Apopka - Sunday, October 22, 2023
Join Trinity Baptist Church for a trunk or treat event complete with fun activities such as games, obstacle courses, and a hayride. READ MORE

Gateway District Scare Fair

Orlando - Wednesday, October 25, 2023
At Gateway Orlando District's Scare Fair, kids can enjoy safe trick or treating and fun activities including bounce houses, face painting, costume contest, and more. Older kids can dare to walk through the university's haunted house. READ MORE

Trunk-or-Treat at First Church Oviedo

Oviedo - Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Bring the family to First Church Oviedo for its annual trunk-or-treat event, featuring a spider maze, bounce houses, food for purchase, and of course, candy. READ MORE

City of Edgewood Trunk or Treat

Orlando - Friday, October 27, 2023
Bring the kids to trunk or treat in front of Edgewood City Hall. Event includes free hot dogs and drinks for kids while supplies last, a BBQ food truck, bounce house, and spooky tunes. READ MORE

Kissimmee Christian Church Fall Into Fun

Kissimmee - Friday, October 27, 2023
Coinciding with the Boo on Broadway in downtown Kissimmee, this event features a trunk or treat, pumpkin patch, family friendly DJ, ice cream, and bounce houses. READ MORE

Oviedo Businesses Trunk or Treat

Oviedo - Friday, October 27, 2023
Oviedo BNI presents Professionals of the Grave, a Halloween event complete with trunk or treat and Kids vs. Zombies indoor quest. READ MORE

Church on the Drive Trunk or Treat

Orlando - Saturday, October 28, 2023
Get your costumes ready for trunk or treat at Church on the Drive. This event includes face painting, popcorn, cake walk, photo booth, games, and of course, decorated cars for trick or treating. READ MORE

Curry Ford West Trunk or Treat

Orlando - Saturday, October 28, 2023
This annual trunk or treat is hosted by Curry Ford West and features a costume contest, live performances, special guests, and lots of candy. READ MORE

Fall Festival Trunk or Treat at Young Innovators Academy -Oviedo

Oviedo - Saturday, October 28, 2023
Join Young Innovators Academy Oviedo for a fall festival and trunk or treat featuring games, petting zoo, and more. READ MORE

Fall Festival Trunk or Treat at Young Innovators Academy - Winter Garden

Winter Garden - Saturday, October 28, 2023
Join Young Innovators Academy Winter Garden for a fall festival and trunk or treat featuring games, petting zoo, and more. READ MORE

Trunk or Treat at Aloma Bowl

Winter Park - Saturday, October 28, 2023
Bring the kids to Aloma Bowl's trunk-or-treat event. Get some candy and vote for your favorite trunk. There will be music, games, pin painting, and more. READ MORE

Promenade at Sunset Walk's Trunk or Treat Car Show

Kissimmee - Saturday, October 28, 2023
The 5th Annual Promenade at Sunset Walk's Trunk or Treat Car Show is a free family-friendly Halloween event. Children can trick-or-treat at over two dozen candy locations and view more than 100 show cars and trucks, which will also distribute treats. READ MORE

Trunk R Treat at Holy Cross Lake Mary

Lake Mary - Saturday, October 28, 2023
Kids can trunk or treat at this annual event featuring free food and beverages, music, and games. READ MORE

Winter Springs Hometown Harvest

Winter Springs - Saturday, October 28, 2023
At this annual event, enjoy free hayrides, bounce houses, fall activities, and delicious food trucks. Children are encouraged to dress in spooky, wacky, and fun costumes. Plus, the Winter Springs Police Department is hosting a National Night Out, so you can meet your local officers and check out the vehicles and equipment they use to keep us safe.  READ MORE

Peace Church Trunk or Treat

Orlando - Sunday, October 29, 2023
Peace Church's annual Trunk or Treat event features lots of festively decorated trunks where kids can get treats, as well as photo ops and a petting zoo. READ MORE

Trunk or Treat at King of Kings

Maitland - Sunday, October 29, 2023
Join King of Kings Lutheran Church for family-friendly fun with a walk-through trunk or treat. Enjoy some amazing trunks, snacks, and fun games for all ages. READ MORE

Trunk or Treat at Orangewood Church

Maitland - Sunday, October 29, 2023
Dress in costume for this free community event, featuring decorated cars with games and treats, free food, candy, and activities. READ MORE

Blue Spring State Park Trunk or Treat

Orange City - Monday, October 30, 2023
Visit Blue Spring State Park for a family-friendly trunk or treat with candy, games, music, contests, and more. READ MORE

Carvana Orlando Trunk-or-Treat

Orlando - Monday, October 30, 2023
Stop by Carvana's Car Vending Machine to trunk or treat and enjoy inflatables, balloon animals, sweet treats, and more. READ MORE

Halloween Safety Spooktacular

Sanford - Monday, October 30, 2023
Join the Seminole County Sheriff's Office for this annual event featuring trunk-or-treating, snow cones, music, and entertainment. READ MORE

EEK-onville Trunk or Treat

Eatonville - Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Join the Eatonville Chamber of Commerce for a spooktacular Halloween event featuring trunk or treat, costume contest, and festive decorations. READ MORE

Trunk or Treat at Central Parkway Baptist Church

Orlando - Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Trunk or treat through at Central Parkway Baptist Church, and pick a pumpkin from the patch while you're there. READ MORE

Winter Park Halloween Trunk Fest

Winter Park - Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Enjoy an evening with family and friends trunk-or-treating. Local businesses and organizations will decorate their vehicles and pass out candy to trick-or-treaters. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Children's Safety Village of Central Florida
Spring of Life United Methodist Church
University High School
First Church Oviedo
Kissimmee Christian Church
Curry Ford East Shopping Center
King of Kings Lutheran Church and School
Orlando Carvana Car Vending Machine
Seminole State College
Eatonville Chamber of Commerce
Central Parkway Baptist Church
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