11 Church Trunk or Treat Ideas

Bright, non-scary themes that suit church car parks, including a few Bible-story ideas.

11 ideas

Pirate Ship

A cardboard ship hull, a skull-and-crossbones sail and a treasure chest full of candy.

1 hr Cost $$ 5 items

Under the Sea

Blue streamers, paper fish and a fishing game in a sea of blue tablecloths.

1 hr Cost $ 4 items

Outer Space

A black boot full of glowing planets, star lights and a cardboard rocket.

1.3 hr Cost $$ 5 items

Dinosaur Land

Jungle leaves, a giant paper dinosaur head and “dino eggs” with treats inside.

1 hr Cost $$ 4 items

Candy Land Sweet Shop

Giant paper lollipops, pool-noodle candy canes and a rainbow path to the treats.

1 hr Cost $ 5 items

Pumpkin Patch

Hay bales, pumpkins and a scarecrow — easy, autumnal and not scary at all.

30 min Cost $$ 4 items

Campsite

A pop-up tent, a fake campfire and s’mores-themed treats.

40 min Cost $$ 5 items

Hungry Blue Monster

A furry blue monster with googly eyes — kids “feed” it a beanbag to get a cookie.

1 hr Cost $$ 5 items

Fishing for Candy

A “pond” behind a sheet: kids cast a rod over and a helper clips on a treat.

15 min Cost $ 4 items

Noah’s Ark

A cardboard ark, a rainbow arch and pairs of plush animals.

1 hr Cost $$ 3 items