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Trunk or Treat events are fun for the whole family. Photo: iStock
Trunk or Treat events are fun for the whole family. Photo: iStock
10/5/25 - By Gabby Cullen

Looking for a good Trunk or Treat near you? There are plenty to choose from in DFW, and we've found some of the best!

Trunk or Treat events are as popular as ever these days. Communities gathering together, thinking up wild decorations to match the theme, and kids having a safe space to collect candy. Plus, lots of Trunk or Treat events are accompanied by other family-friendly festivities—bounce houses, music (a scary organ concert, anyone?), Halloween games, not-so-spooky movies, and even food. If you want to forgo the house-to-house action this year, or if you want to add a Trunk or Treat to your Halloween schedule, we've found some of the best all over Dallas-Fort Worth. 

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Spooky Trunk or Treat fun! Photo: Gabby Cullen
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Best Trunk or Treats in Dallas-Fort Worth for Families

First Methodist Grapevine Not-So-Scary Trunk or Treat

Grapevine - FREE
Saturday, October 18, 2025
This highly anticipated event transforms the church parking lot and lawn into a fantastic fall fest! The whole family can enjoy creatively decorated trunks brimming with candy, fun games for all ages, photo ops, delicious food, and special surprises. READ MORE

City of Coppell Presents: Flick or Treat

Coppell - FREE
Saturday, October 18, 2025
A trunk-or-treat and a Halloween movie the whole family can enjoy? Sounds like the perfect night! Don your costumes, grab your bucket, and don't forget your picnic blanket! Join other families at Andrew Brown Park East for lots of candy and a showing of Monsters, Inc. Food trucks on site will include Cheddr Wheel, Pizza ISD, Boardwalk Bites, and Love Song Kitchen. READ MORE

Harmony Science Academy Garland Trunk or Treat

Garland - FREE
Saturday, October 18. 2025
HSA Garland is rolling out the red carpet for their annual Trunk or Treat event. Get ready for Hollywood-inspired trunks, star-studded competitions, a costume contest with categories like most glamorous, scariest Hollywood star, funniest, and best movie-themed trunk. READ MORE

City of Allen Presents: Trunk or Treat Drive-In Movie

Allen - FREE
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Decorate your vehicle, dress up the family in costumes, participate in the costume contest, and bring your favorite candy to pass out at the Trunk or Treat Drive-in Movie. Stay for a showing of Coco from the comfort of your vehicle! READ MORE

SPCA of Texas Trunk or Treat

West Dallas - FREE
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Get ready for a tail-waggin’ howl-o-ween celebration featuring decorated trunks, treats for kids and pups, festive photo ops, kitty and puppy races, and more. Costumes (for pets and people!) are encouraged, there will be tricks, treats, and maybe even a few friendly frights. READ MORE

Trunk or Treat with the Grapevine Police Department

Grapevine - FREE
Saturday, October 25, 2025
This year's trunk or treat theme? Movie! Think lights, sirens, action! Enjoy dozens of treat-filled trunks, tables, and tents decorated for the occasion, plus lots of police and fire apparatus on full display. New in 2025 is a sensory hour for anyone with disabilities or anyone who needs a less-crowded experience. Sensory hour begins at 4pm, and it's a ticketed (but free) event. The doors open for the general public at 5pm! READ MORE

Trunk or Treat in Downtown Rowlett

Rowlett - FREE
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Head to downtown Rowlett, and don't forget the costumes! Explore fun, festively decorated trunks, enjoy fall-themed activities and games, bounce houses, music, food trucks, and loads of candy! It’s a spooky-good time for kids and grown-ups alike. READ MORE

InBloom Autism Services Presents: Autism-Friendly Trunk or Treat

North Dallas - FREE
Saturday, October 25, 2025
A sensory-friendly experience created with the autistic community in mind, this welcoming event has the creative trunks, candy, and calm spaces perfect for sensitive kiddos. READ MORE

Trunk or Treat at Children's Aquarium Dallas at Fair Park

Fair Park - FREE
Saturday, October 25, 2025
The North Texas Jeep Club invites you to a fabulous trunk or treat event! Come early and visit the aquarium and stay for the themed jeeps and candy! READ MORE

PetSuites McKinney Trunk or Treat

McKinney - FREE
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Enjoy an evening of family and pet-friendly fun! We will have returning vendors like the Monkey See Monkey Do Exotic Petting Zoo, Texas Roadhouse, plus new vendors like Spay Neuter Network, Chicken n Pickle, and so many more! READ MORE

Arapaho United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat

Richardson - FREE
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Don your costumes, grab your buckets, and let the kids run wild in the parking lot of Arapaho UMC! READ MORE

St. Andrew Methodist Church Trunk or Treat

Plano - FREE
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Enjoy themed decorated trunks, bounce houses, hay rides, and more at this fun, free event for families! READ MORE

Spring Valley Methodist Church Trunk or Treat

North Dallas - FREE
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Join in on the fun at this annual Halloween Music Fest and Trunk or Treat! From the spooky organ concert to free hot dogs, and of course, lots of candy, it's a great way to spend an afternoon with family. READ MORE

3rd Annual Robles Jr. Law Trunk or Treat

Fort Worth - FREE
Sunday, October 26, 2025
It's going to be a spooky Sunday! Enjoy a trunk or treat, plus a bounce house, food (some free, some for purchase), drinks, and the coveted Roble Jr Law "Spooky Justice Bags!" READ MORE

Lake Dallas Trunk or Treat

Lake Dallas - FREE
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Come to City Park for the annual Trunk or Treat, followed by a costume contest and other fun, like balloon artists, a DJ, a photo booth, and free popcorn and snow cones! READ MORE

Highland Hills Trunk or Treat

Fort Worth - FREE
Friday, October 31, 2025
Get ready for a spooktacular evening of family fun at the Highland Hills Community Center’s annual Trunk or Treat event! Dress up in your favorite costume and come ready to trick-or-treat safely from decorated car trunks filled with treats and surprises. READ MORE

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Gabby Cullen has over 15 years of media experience, starting in public relations before moving to the editorial side in 2009. With a decade of expertise in parenting and lifestyle, she balances her work as an editor and writer while navigating life as a mom of two. An avid reader and true crime podcast fan, Gabby lives in Dallas, TX with her family. Find her on Instagram and Threads @gabbycullen.
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