Looking for an alternative Halloween for kids that still involves goodies, costumes and being outside? Trunk-or-treating might be for you!
These events are hosted by local businesses, community centers and faith organizations and most are free events.
For even more Spooktacular fun, check out our lists of top haunted houses, Halloween events and October festivals.
This article was recently updated on Sept. 17, 2024, by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Coordinator Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding kid-friendly Trunk or Treating events in Metro Detroit to the MetroParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best Trunk or Treat events to check out this fall. Questions? Please reach out to kari@metroparent.com.
Thrivin’ Trunk or Treat at Thrive Reality Company
Oct. 15, 2024
- Address: 880 W. Long Lake Road, Troy
- Cost: Free
Kids can come in costumes and collect candy from trunks at this annual family-friendly Halloween event.
Pop’s Annual Trunk or Treat Spooktacular at Lenox Township
Oct. 19, 2024
- Address: 63775 Gratiot Avenue, New Haven
- Cost: Free
Bring the kids out to Lenox Township for trunk-or-treating, food trucks, a DJ, costume contests, special guests and more.
Trunk-Or-Treat at The Wellness Rock Café
Oct. 25, 2024
- Address: 30020 Ford Road, Garden City
- Cost: Free
Come in costume to take part in this Halloween event. Trunk-or-treaters will travel from car to car in a safe and festive environment to collect candy. RSVP recommended.
Pumpkin Palooza Trunk-or-Treat 2024 at Mt Hope Congregational Church
Oct. 26, 2024Â
- Address: 30330 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia
- Cost:Â Free
Enjoy trunk-or-treating, inflatables, indoor and outdoor spooky walk-throughs, vendors and more. If you can, bring a new pair of socks for The Share Kindness Project Socktober Sock Drive.
Thrills at the Mills at Hudson Mills Metropark
Oct. 26, 2024Â
- Address: 8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter
- Cost: Free; parking pass required    Â
Enjoy trunk-or-treating, Halloween treats and a huge dance party at this annual event. Pre-registration is required for treaters and trunks.
Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk-or-Treat at The War Memorial
Oct. 27, 2024Â
- Address: 32 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms
- Cost: $5/admission   Â
Enjoy a trick-or-treat trail, cider and donuts, pumpkin decorating, crafts, games and a petting zoo at this 2nd annual Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk-or-Treat event. This year, there will be a touch-a-truck experience, too. Registration is required and closes Oct. 26.
Trunk R Treat at New Baltimore Trade Center
Oct. 27, 2024
- Address: 35248 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore
- Cost: Free
Enjoy going trick-or-treating inside the New Baltimore Trade Center or trunk-or-treating outside at this annual event with your family.
Trunk R Treat 2024 at Stony Creek Church
Oct. 30, 2024
- Address: 45835 Van Dyke Avenue, Utica
- Cost: Free
This trunk-or-treat event will feature a DJ, hot cocoa and of course, candy. If you are able to donate, bring along toiletries and adult-sized hats and gloves for the Blessing Box supply drive.
Brightmoor Trunk or Treat
Oct. 31, 2024
- Address: 22735 Fenkell Avenue, Detroit
- Cost: Free
Receive treats, resources and more at this 2nd annual trunk-or-treating event at Brightmoor Artisans Collective. RSVP recommended.
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