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It’s almost Halloween, and that means Tick-or-Treating, candy, and costume parties. This year, instead of taking your kids door-to-door, plan a Trunk or Treat with the help of Charlotte AutoFair in North Carolina. These vintage car show experts are also pros at throwing a spookily fun Trunk or Treat Event.

What is Trunk or Treat?

Trunk or Treat is an event, typically held at a local school, church, or community center parking lot, which allows a group of trusted adults to decorate the trunks of their car for Halloween. During this event, the adults will pass out candy to friends and family in a safe environment. Trunk or Treat even makes it possible to add more fun to Halloween night including contests, games, and dance parties.

How do you throw the perfect Trunk or Treat event?

  • Recruit Participants: You can’t have a Trunk or Treat without parents and kids. You can even make it extra special by making the event a car exhibit and Trunk or Treat party all in one.
  • Find a Location: Not just any old parking lot will do. A Trunk or Treat event should be held in a safe location with a parking lot that can be closed off from collector cars not involved in the event.
  • Pick A Date: Whether you choose Halloween night or a few weekends before Halloween, choose a date that works best for all participants.
  • Make Rules: Spontaneity is great, but a successful Trunk or Treat requires rules. Develop a theme for each trunk decoration. Do you want creepy ghosts, Disney movies, or dark jungles? Also, if you’re inviting kids with certain allergies or limitations, make those conditions aware to every participant.
  • Plan Fun: Don’t just end the party with awesomely decorated trunks and candy. Take the fun even further with face painting, Halloween games, a costume contest, and jack-o-lantern carving.
  • Enjoy: On the day of the Trunk or Treat, sit back and enjoy your work. Make sure you take a chance to see each trunk and pick up plenty of candy.

Make this Halloween unique with a Trunk or Treat event that the kids and adults can enjoy. The Charlotte AutoFair recommends transforming the event into a Vintage Auto Show for the adults and a spooky Trick-or-Treat event for the kids. If you’re looking for additional ideas for your collector cars, call (704) 841-1990 to join the Charlotte AutoFair or visit their website to learn more.

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