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Best Trunk or Treats in New Jersey for Kids

Take your trick-or-treaters off the street to hit up one of these family-friendly trunk or treats in New Jersey. Photo by Mommy Poppins
Take your trick-or-treaters off the street to hit up one of these family-friendly trunk or treats in New Jersey. Photo by Mommy Poppins
10/18/24 - By Laurie Rein

Editor's note: We're in the process of updating this for 2025. Please check back soon for full details!

Family-friendly trunk or treats offer New Jersey kids a safe alternative to trick-or-treating. Instead of wandering door-to-door, young trick-or-treaters can load up their Halloween bags with candy from decorated cars.

These trunk or treats—most of which are FREE—take place in parking lots, parks, and on blocked-off streets. They sometimes include parades, costume contests, and other Halloween activities.

Another bonus for sugar-crazed kids: Many of these trunk or treats take place before Halloween. That means double the loot if you make your plans right!

For more boo-tiful Halloween fun, check out our Halloween Guide for New Jersey Families. 

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Where to Trunk or Treat in New Jersey

Dover Trunk or Treat

Dover–FREE
Saturday, October 19, 2024
The Town of Dover celebrates Halloween with its 15th annual trunk or treat. Collect goodies at Crescent Field Parking Lot. Don't miss the costume and trunk-decorating contests. READ MORE

24th Annual Trunk or Treat in Mays Landing

Mays Landing–FREE
Saturday, October 19, 2024
The Atlantic County 4-H hosts this fun-filled trunk or treat, with cars decorated by various clubs. Costumes are encouraged. Feel free to bring a donation of nonperishable people or pet food. READ MORE

Unexpected Farm Trunk or Treat

Newfield–FREE
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Gather at the farm for candy, vendors, tractor rides, pumpkin painting, and crafts.  READ MORE

Halloween Celebration in Union

Union–FREE
Saturday, October 19, 2024
The township of Union is going all out for Halloween this year with a trunk or treat plus an evening food truck festival. The trunk or treat features 30 vehicles and takes place from 1pm-4pm at Jefferson School parking lot. A prize is awarded for the best decorated. READ MORE

2nd Annual Trunk or Treat at S. Delsea Drive

Glassboro–FREE
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Peruse creatively decorated trunks, featuring local families, businesses, and first responder vehicles, all filled with delicious candy and treats. Families can indulge in carnival-style food and snacks. READ MORE

Howell Trunk or Treat

Howell–FREE
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Head over to Soldier Memorial Park for an evening of decorated cars, creative costumes and lots of candy. READ MORE

Belmar Costume Contest and Trunk or Treat

Belmar–FREE
Friday, October 25, 2024
Double the Halloween fun with a parade and trunk or treat in the Dempsey Park lot. Prizes are awarded for the funniest, scariest, and most original costumes. READ MORE

JCPD North District Trunk or Treat

Jersey City–FREE
Friday October 25, 2024
The Jersey City Police Department, North District, is hosting a Trunk or Treat. Everyone is invited to this spooktacular event. READ MORE

North Wildwood Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Block Party

North Wildwood–FREE
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Get your car decked out for Halloween at this annual festive family event. Costumed children can visit each car, where families will provide treats from the trunks.  READ MORE

Avalon Trunk or Treat

Avalon–FREE
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Enjoy an evening of fun with decked out cars full of treats. Come in costume! READ MORE

Boogie Bash Trunk Or Treat

Montclair–FREE
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Come out in costume and be ready to trick or treat at some fun decorated trunks. READ MORE

Recovery Centers of America at Raritan Bay: Second Annual Trunk or Treat

South Amboy–FREE
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Please join the staff at RCA at Raritan Bay for the second annual trunk or treat. Families, friends, RCA alumni, and members of the community are invited for a fun-filled afternoon. A prize is awarded for "Best Dressed Trunk." READ MORE

Edison Trunk or Treat

Edison–FREE
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Edison Chamber of Commerce welcomes trick-or-treaters to its trunk or treat. Don your most creative costumes and enter the costume contest for a chance to win amazing prizes.  READ MORE

Halloween Trunk or Treat at United Methodist Church

Red Bank–FREE
Sunday, October 27, 2024
UMC of Red Bank welcomes families to its annual trunk or treat in the back parking lot of its building. Games, a costume parade, a photo booth, and a dance party add to the fun.  READ MORE

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Laurie Rein
Laurie Rein is passionate about finding fun (especially free!) activities for her twin daughters. Before joining Mommy Poppins New Jersey, Laurie worked in the television industry, with roles as an NBC page, copywriter, affiliate liaison for The Rosie O'Donnell Show, and research manager for CBS.
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