8 Winning Trunk or Treat Ideas

Going for the trophy? These take more prep but turn the whole car into a scene. Matching family costumes seal the deal.

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8 ideas

The open boot becomes a giant monster mouth with felt teeth, a tongue rug and huge eyes on the rear window.

45 min Cost $ 4 items

Black plastic sheeting, flickering lights and window cut-outs turn the boot into a creepy house.

1.5 hr Cost $$ 5 items

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

1 hr Cost $$ 5 items

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

1.3 hr Cost $$ 5 items

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

1 hr Cost $$ 4 items

Glowing potion bottles, bubbling “experiments” and lab coats.

45 min Cost $$ 5 items

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

1 hr Cost $$ 5 items

Turn the truck bed into a mini stage with lights and a costume photo spot.

1 hr Cost $$ 4 items