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Trunk-or-Treats in Connecticut for Halloween 2023

Enjoy some trunk-or-treats in Connecticut, and pack tons of Halloween fun in one candy-filled spot! Photo courtesy of the Colchester Parks and Recreation Facebook page
Enjoy some trunk-or-treats in Connecticut, and pack tons of Halloween fun in one candy-filled spot! Photo courtesy of the Colchester Parks and Recreation Facebook page
10/13/23 - By Jennifer Coe

Kids love trunk-or-treats in Connecticut, and the Nutmeg State is happy to oblige! Halloween is coming faster than you think. But don't worry about pre-planning your route through local neighborhoods. With trunk-or-treating events in Connecticut, you get one location to go car-to-car—in some cases truck-to-truck. Miniature goblins, ghouls, Barbie's, and Batman (Batmen?) can find a spot nearby for a one-stop candy explosion.

For more Halloween activities, explore our full Halloween Guide for Connecticut Kids and get our picks for best Halloween events. Happy trick-or-treating and trunk-or-treating!

 

 

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See inflatables, decorated vehicles, and helpful ninjas at these CT trunk-or-treats. Photo courtesy of the East Haven Rotary Club
See inflatables, decorated vehicles, and helpful ninjas at these CT trunk-or-treats. Photo courtesy of the East Haven Rotary Club

Trunk-or-Treats in Connecticut: New Haven Area

Trunk or Treat

Saturday, October 14, 2023 – Northford
Trick or Treaters will have a blast going from trunk to trunk collecting treats and goodies from the wonderfully decorated cars in the Community Center parking lot.   READ MORE

East Haven Rotary Trunk or Treat

Sunday, October 28, 2023 – East Haven
The EH Rotary is thrilled to host Trunk or Treat this year.  READ MORE

Trick-Or -Treat Touch-A-Truck

Sunday, October 15, 2023 – Milford
Put on your Halloween costumes, bring a bag or bucket for candy collecting, and go trick-or-treating around our spooktacular field of trucks! You'll get to climb behind the wheel of a fire truck, toot the horn of a school bus, hop into the bucket of a utility truck and so much more. READ MORE
Trunk-or-treats are at a block near you. Best costume winners from the 2022 Halloween Spooktacular ! Photo courtesy of Bristol Parks & Recreation
Trunk-or-treats are at a block near you. Best costume winners from the 2022 Halloween Spooktacular ! Photo courtesy of Bristol Parks & Recreation

Trunk-or-Treats in Connecticut: Hartford Area

Halloween Trick or Treat at Stew Leonard's in Newington

Sunday, October 1 - 31, 2023 – Newington
Children ages 8 and younger are invited to dress in their costumes and come to Stew Leonard’s in Newington to go trick-or-treating. Goodie bags will be provided to children to collect their candy as they visit trick-or-treating stations throughout the store.  READ MORE

Trunk or Treat Bricks and Mini Figs

Saturday, October 21, 2023 – Southington
Bricks and Minifigs is ready to say Boo to you! Bring a non-perishable food item for Southington Community Services. Suggested items include: cereal, cans or cups of fruit, oatmeal, pasta, sauce and granola bars. READ MORE

Cornerstone Church Trunk or Treat

Sunday, October 22, 2023 – Broad Brook
Join Cornerstone for Trunk or Treat 2023. This is a free community event for the whole family, so dress up in your favorite Halloween costumes and bring the whole family to Cornerstone Church for safe trick or treating for the kids, games, prizes and more. READ MORE

Stew Leonard's Newington Trick or Treat

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 – Newington
Children ages 8 and younger are invited to dress in their costumes and come to Stew Leonard’s in Newington to go trick-or-treating. Clear goodie bags will be provided to children to collect their candy as they visit trick-or-treating stations throughout the store. Stew Leonard’s famous characters, including mascot Wow the Cow, will be available for taking photos with the children. READ MORE

Bloomfield Rec Trunk or Treat

Friday, October 27, 2023 – Bloomfield
Bloomfield Residents only: Dress to impress in your favorite costume.  READ MORE

Urban League Trunk or Treat

Friday, October 27, 2023 – Hartford
Urban League of Greater Hartford’s third annual “Trunk or Treat”.. Community organizations, businesses, schools, and individuals will safely distribute prepackaged candy and treats from decorated cars and booths in a tailgate-style. All ages are invited to come (costume optional), and there will be a 5:00 p.m. costume parade for everyone.   READ MORE

4th Annual Trunk or Treat

Friday, October 27, 2023 – Hartford
Urban League of Greater Hartford presents their 4th annual Trunk or Treat event. This even is for the community and is family-friendly. There will be music, candy, costumes, games, prizes and resources for your family.   READ MORE

Halloween Spooktacular 2024

Saturday, October 28, 2023 – Bristol
Bring your friends and family to Memorial Boo-levard for the best Halloween event in Central Connecticut! Costumes are HIGHLY encouraged for everyone. Our Haunted Spirits Brew Tent will have an array of fall beverages, with a live DJ dishing out spooky music all afternoon. READ MORE

Valley Brook Trunk or Treat

Saturday, October 28, 2023 – North Granby
Fall fun and free admission, so invite friends. Enjoy a fun afternoon that includes trunk or treating, a prize for best costume, hayrides, yard games (e.g. cornhole), and a general raffle ($50 Amazon gift card). READ MORE

Granby Trunk or Treat

Sunday, October 29, 2023 – Granby
Come to the annual Trunk-or-Treat celebration at Salmon Brook Park.  Trunk-or-Treat is a family-friendly celebration filled with spooky fun sure to delight trick-or-treaters of all ages. READ MORE
There are truck-or-treats as well as trunk-or-treats for 2023! Trunk or Treat photo courtesy of the Winstead Parks & Recreation Department
There are truck-or-treats as well as trunk-or-treats for 2023! Trunk or Treat photo courtesy of the Winstead Parks & Recreation Department

Trunk-or-Treats in Connecticut: Fairfield County

UMC Church Trunk or Treat

Saturday, October 21, 2023 – Stamford
“Trunk of Treat” is a safe trick or treating event where those who would like to hand out Halloween treats decorate the trunk of their car, park their vehicles in our parking lot and hand out candy to each child dressed in costume who goes from trunk to trunk collecting treats.   READ MORE

Trinity Baptist Trunk or Treat

Friday, October 27, 2023 – Fairfield
Trunk or Treat at Trinity is back! In addition to trunk-or-treating stations, there will be games for the kids too. READ MORE

Trunk or Treat Car Show @ Legacy Martial Arts

Saturday, October 28, 2023 – Ridgefield
Legacy Martial  Art's well-attended, fourth annual, Trunk or Treat is on October 28. This is a family-friendly, community-minded event for  students of the school and the public. Wear a costume. Follow the marked path to make sure you go to all the cars parked in the parking lot and get your sweets. READ MORE

Trunk or Treat in Winsted

Saturday, October 28, 2023 – Winsted
Take the worries out of Trick or Treating; join Winsted for a night of fun. Children will trick-or-treat by going car trunk to car trunk to get their bag filled with treats. Each trunk has been decorated by participating individuals or groups in the Halloween spirit for the event. READ MORE

Trunk or Treat at Hope Church

Sunday, October 29, 2023 – Wilton
Hope's annual Trunk or Treat is a fun, safe and free trick-or-treat alternative. READ MORE

Trick-or-Treat at Stew Leonard's In Norwalk

Tuesday, October 23, 2023 – Norwalk
  Children 8 and younger are invited to dress in their costumes and come to Stew Leonard's in Norwalk to go Trick or Treating. Bags will be provided to children to collect candy as they visit stations through the store. Stew Leonard's is famous characters, including Wow the Cow, will be available for pictures. READ MORE
Grab your cauldron and head out for some candy! Photo courtesy of Colchester Parks and Recreation
Grab your cauldron and head out for some candy! Photo courtesy of Colchester Parks and Recreation

Trunk-or-treats in CT: Eastern Connecticut

New London Halloween Town

Friday, October 20, 2023 – New London
Celebrate Halloween at New London Waterfront Park. The City of New London, in collaboration with the Downtown New London Association, invites families to immerse themselves in a spooktacular Halloween experience at Halloween Town, an event set to take place on Friday, October 17th from 6pm to 8pm at the spooky New London Waterfront Park. READ MORE

Trunk or Treat

Saturday, October 21, 2023 – Uncasville
Mohegan Fire is having their annual Trunk-or-treat. This year it will be held in the St. Bernard parking lot. READ MORE

Ledyard Trunk or Treat

Friday, October 27, 2023 – Ledyard
Dress in costume and trick-or-treat through the decorated car trunks.  Prizes are given to the best decorated cars. Come see all the cute costumes and have some fun. READ MORE

Trick or Trunk

Saturday, October 28, 2023 – Colchester
A great community event. Participants, please bring 2 bags of candy per child. This candy will be collected near the camp shed and distributed to all of the decorated vehicles so they can pass it out to the trick or treaters. READ MORE

Trunk or Treat at Word Alive Church

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 – Norwalk
The annual trunk or treat will be happening on October 31. This popular family event hosted by the Word Alive Church includes games, activities, and candy for children up to age 10. Children are requested to avoid bloody, scary, or violent costumes. READ MORE
Trunk-or-treats are perfect for keeping an eye on the kiddos. Photo courtesy of New Milford Parks and Recreation
Trunk-or-treats are perfect for keeping an eye on the kiddos. Photo courtesy of New Milford Parks and Recreation

Trunk-or-Treats in Connecticut: Litchfield Area

New Milford Trunk or Treat

Saturday, October 28, 2023 – New Milford
Parks and Recreation is excited to offer Trunk or Treat on the Town Green! The Thriller Flash Mob will be joining us again this year on the middle Green so be sure to keep an eye out for zombies and spooky fun. READ MORE

Community Trunk or Treat

Monday, October 30, 2023 – Litchfield
Brandywine Living at Litchfield presents Trunk or Treat. Join them for a fun night of costumes, games and treats. READ MORE

Torrington Ford Trunk or Treat

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 – Torrington
It's that time of year again, folks. Come dressed in your spookiest and most awesome costumes and check out our decorated cars. Free candy and goodies for all. "The Grilled Cheeserie" will be onsite, so not only can you enjoy some yummy sweets, but also a warm meal as well.  READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Eisenhower Park - Lower Field
Bricks and Minifigs Southington
Alvin & B. Wood Human Services Center
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet Schoo
Pole barn/Town Green

About the Author

Jenny Coe
Jenny Coe is a longtime Mommy Poppins writer and contributor and full-time mom to three boys. Jenny has also been a contributor at Patch and The Reminder (Hartford Courant). Here at Mommy Poppins, Jenny writes about great things for kids to do in Connecticut and New England, affordable fun, and nature experiences (her favorite!).
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