On nowSat, Oct 31Greater Saint John Cathedral, Upper Marlboro
Hallelujah Day (Truck or Treat)
Get ready for Hallelujah Fun Day! Enjoy Trunk or Treat, bounce houses, games, sweet treats, food trucks & family fun!
FreeGames & bounce housesFood trucks
Trunk or TreatEvents in Bowie 2026
Celebrate Halloween 2026 with the best Trunk or Treat events in Bowie. Discover family-friendly Halloween celebrations featuring decorated cars, candy giveaways, costume contests, games, community gatherings, and safe trick-or-treat experiences for children. Whether you're planning a fun family outing or looking for Halloween events near you, explore the top Trunk or Treat events happening across Bowie.
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Top events in Bowie
Curated by the AllEvents team, for you.
★ Top pickSat, Oct 316:00 PM
5th Annual community Trunk or Treat Car Show
XCAL Shooting Sports and Fitness
Trunk or treat events in Bowie
On now
On nowSat, Oct 314424 Painters Mill Rd, Owings Mills
ALA Liberty Unit 122 Trunk or Treat
We're back for another Trunk or Treat Event . Advance tickets are strongly recommended. Join us for our Annual Trunk or Treat event for a fun-filled and safe Halloween experience for the whole family! <
Free
On nowSat, Oct 313201 Tioga Pkwy Suite W, Baltimore
Characters & Candy Trunk or Treat Book Giveaway
Dress as your favorite storybook character for candy, books, storytime, music, and family-friendly Halloween fun! Celebrate Halloween with a fun-filled Characters & Candy Trunk or Treat Book Giveaway! C
Free
On nowSat, Oct 311441 McCormick Dr, Upper Marlboro
KWPP Trunk or Treat
Join Keller Williams Preferred Properties on October 31 for a spooktacular Trunk or Treat—costumes, candy, and family fun! 🎃 Costumes, Candy & Community Fun! 👻 Jo
Free
On nowSat, Oct 31Greater Mt Nebo African Methodist Episcopal Church
Harvest Fest at Greater Mt. Nebo
Join us in person for Harvest Fest at Greater Mt. Nebo—celebrate community and enjoy some fall fun! TRUNK or TREAT, Games, Food, Fellowship Harvest Fest at Greater Mt. Nebo Join us at the <stro
FreeGames & bounce houses
On nowSat, Oct 315340 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville
Trunk or Treat
Join us for our annual trunk or treat. This is a fun and safe event for your kids and the entire family is welcome.
Free
On nowSat, Oct 315001 E Eager St, Baltimore
🎃 Join us for a Community Trunk-or-Treat! 🎃
🎃 Join us for a Community Trunk-or-Treat! 🎃 Free for the whole family! 📅 Saturday, October 31, noon to 4 pm 📍 Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle School, 5001 E Eager St, Baltimore, MD 21205 Bring the kids and wear your costumes! 👻 Enjoy candy, treats, b
On nowSat, Oct 319801 Reisterstown Road, Owings Mills
Heritage Toyota Owings Mills Trunk or Treat Event
👻 🎃 Ready for a Halloween treat? Join us for the Heritage Toyota Owings Mills Trunk or Treat Sales & Service Event on October 31! Stop by before your Halloween festivities and take advantage of our special offers on vehicle purchases and service. Wha
On nowSat, Oct 31700 cross street, Brooklyn
Arundel Village 4th Annual Trunk or Treat
🎃👻 Get ready for a spooktacular time at our Arundel Village Trunk or Treat! 🍬🕸️ Join us for an evening of Halloween fun, candy, costumes and community! Bring the kids dressed in their favorite Halloween costumes and enjoy a safe, family-friendly evening
On nowSat, Oct 315114 Windsor mill rd Baltimore, Gwynn Oak
LaunchPoint & Essential Hearts 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat 👻
Come out and join us for our second annual trunk or treat! ����
On nowSat, Oct 31CHARITY CHURCH, Woodlawn
Harvest Fest Trunk or Treat
Get ready for treats and fall fun at NXTGEN’s Harvest Fest and Trunk or Treat! Bring the family and wear your favorite non-horror costume! Charity Church invites you to NXTGEN’s Harvest Fest and Trunk or Tr
Free
On nowSat, Oct 311500 E Lexington St, Baltimore
Annual “Trunk or Treat” Halloween Celebration
FREE EVENT. Halloween Costume Giveaway. Costume Contest. Food. Live DJ. Trunk or Treat. Please join us for our Annual Community Halloween Celebration! 🎃🎃 -Giveaways will begin at 1pm. (While sup
FreeCostume contestLive music
On nowSat, Oct 31Green Haven, Pasadena
SNT's Trunk or Treat & Vendor Event
🎃 TRUNK OR TREAT 🎃 Come join us for a spook-tacular morning of family fun! 👻 Trick-or-Treat from Trunks & Vendors! 🍬 Tons of Candy 🛍️ Shop Local Vendors 🎃 Costumes Encouraged 👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Fun ✨ And More! Bring your little ghosts & go
On nowSat, Oct 312929 Graham RD, Falls Church
Free Fall Festival at Citylight Falls Church
🍂 FREE Fall Festival for the whole family! 🍂 Join Citylight Reston for an afternoon of fall fun, completely free and open to everyone in the community. 🎈 Moon bounce 🎃 Pumpkin patch 🐴Pony Rides & Animals ☕️Matcha 🌾 Hay bales 🎨 Craft table 🍿 Kettle c
On nowSat, Oct 3113611 Laurel Bowie Rd
Trunk or Treat
Come in costume (or not) for candy and fun in a safe environment! All are welcome.
On nowSat, Oct 315109 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE, Washington
Harvest Trunk or Treat
Join us for a family-friendly Harvest Trunk or Treat with treats, decorated trunks, hot chocolate, cider, giveaways, and fall fun! Get ready for an afternoon of fall fun, community, and family-friendly fest
FreeTrunk contest
On nowSat, Oct 3114741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro
Office of the County Executive | Trunk or Treat🎃
A safe place to celebrate. A reason to come together. This Halloween, we’re bringing Prince George’s County families together for an afternoon of community, creativity and fun. Join the Office of the County Executive for Trunk or Treat, featuring a cost
Food trucks
On nowSat, Oct 31905 Alabama Avenue, Oxon Hill
Trunk or Treat!
This is a free event! Join us for an evening of fun, fellowship and lots of CANDY!! The church is located on Alabama Avenue, SE, just a few blocks from Congress Heights Metro Station. For more information, call the church at 202-265-5841.
On now
On nowSat, Oct 31119 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg
Grace UMC Trunk or Treat
Grace United Methodist Church warmly invites you to our Fall Festival on Saturday, October 31, from 2 PM – 4:30 PM. Join us for this free community outreach event filled with games, crafts, face painting, food, and our Trunk or Treat! Sure to be fun for
Games & bounce houses
On nowSat, Oct 313605 Coronado Rd, Windsor Mill
Youth Expressing Christ Trunk or Treat
Saturday October 31 at 2 PM — Join us for our Youth Expressing Christ Trunk‑or‑Treat celebration! Bring the family for an afternoon of joy, games, and festive fall fun as our youth shine their Christ‑light in community. 🍁 All are welcome — on the OGOT C
Games & bounce houses
On nowSat, Oct 315109 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE DC 20019, Capitol Heights
Harvest Trunk or Treat
Harvest Trunk or Treat at Sargent Memorial! Bring the family out for an afternoon of fall fun at Sargent Memorial Presbyterian Church! Join us for Harvest Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 31, from 2:00–4:00 PM. Enjoy trick-or-treating at decorated tr
On nowSat, Oct 31Church of the Living God, Baltimore
2026 October Fest: Trunk or Tteat
Join us for an evening of games, treats, and a contest for everyone.
FreeGames & bounce houses
On nowSat, Oct 31Three Brothers Italian Restaurant Columbia
Columbia Cruise Night Halloween Trunk or Treat
free parking, free cookies dessert, free drinks, plenty of candy, music, dinner specials and pizza specials...
On nowSat, Oct 31400 Reedbird Avenue, Brooklyn
Youth Ministry: October Fest: Trunk or Treat
Greetings, Church Family! Get ready for a fun afternoon of fellowship and community! The Youth Ministry presents our 2026 October Fest: Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the church parking lot. This event is FREE and
On nowSat, Oct 311399 Golf Course Dr
Lake Arbor Trunk or Treat
Lake Arbor Trunk or Treat brings families together for a safe Halloween celebration with decorated vehicles, costumes, and candy. 🎃 6th Annual Trunk or Treat Hosted by Lake Arbor Foundation,
Free
On nowSat, Oct 312001 Old Frederick Rd, Catonsville
Annual Community Trunk or Treat!
St. Paul’s parking lot becomes a family-friendly Trunk or Treat zone for the community on Saturday, October 31, from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM. (The event will be cancelled in event of rain. Please see this page and our website,
On nowSat, Oct 31Padonia Village Shopping Center, Timonium
Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat
Get your costumes ready and join us for a spooky good time with candy and fun at the Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat! Trick-Or-Treat For Everyone! Join us on Saturday, October 31. Register to decorate your car f
Free
On nowSat, Oct 311216 Liberty Road, Sykesville
Harvest Festival
Elders Baptist is hosting a Harvest Festival on October 31. There will be fun for all ages including a bouncy house, carnival games, a hay ride, face painting, a toddler fun area, guessing games, a Trunk-n-Treat, and much more. Dinner will also be served
HayrideGames & bounce houses
On nowSat, Oct 31First Baptist Church of Guilford, Columbia
FBCoG Harvest Fest 2026
We OUTSIDE!!!! The FBCOG Youth Squad will also be hosting their annual Harvest Fest event for those young saints between the ages of 1-18. <stron
Free
On nowSat, Oct 31Mount Zion Baptist Church, Baltimore
Trunk Or Treat : Gospel Edition
Explore Bible-themed trunks, enjoy candy and games, and share faith and fellowship at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Join Mount Zion Baptist Church for Trunk or Treat: Gospel Edition , an in-per
FreeGames & bounce houses
On nowSat, Oct 31Three Brothers Italian Restaurant Columbia
Columbia Cruise Night Trunk Or Treat 🎃
Cool Cars !!! Candy !!!! Kids !!!! Costumes!!!! Music 🎵!!!!! 4:00 pm to 8pm Free Dinks Inside Three Brothers Italian restaurant.... PLUS Great Deals On Pizza!!!!! Bring The Entire Family
On nowSat, Oct 31AMF Bowling Co. (Marlow Heights Lanes, MD)
1st Marlow Heights Community Trunk or Treat
🎃 Pink Infinity Community Trunk-or-Treat 👻💕 Pink Infinity Enterprises LLC invites you and your family to come dressed and ready for Halloween fun! Join us for a FREE, family-friendly community event created to bring our youth, families, local businesses,
On nowSat, Oct 31Grace Covenant Church Brookland, Washington
Fall Fun: Octoberfest & Trunk-or-Treat
Join the Fall Fun at Octoberfest! We'll have games & giveaways for youth with Trunk-or-Treat for kids. Get ready for some fall fun at our family-friendly Octoberfest! Bring the whole family and invite a
FreeGames & bounce houses
On nowSat, Oct 312440 Crain Hwy, Waldorf
Trunk or Treat
🎃 Trunk or Treat at Waldorf Ford! 👻 Grab your costumes, bring the kids, and join us for an evening of Halloween fun! Celebrate with trunk-or-treating, games, a moonbounce, and a food truck—all right here at Waldorf Ford. 📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026 ⏰ 5
Games & bounce housesFood trucks
Sat, Oct 31Columbia Park Recreation Center, North Englewood
The Dam's 1st annual trunk or treat
Looking for a safe place for your kids to have fun and trick or treat on Holloween. We got you. Bring them on out.
On nowSat, Oct 3112450 Clipper Drive, Woodbridge
Trunk or Treat
Free community trunk-or-treat for kids! Rain or shine! In case of inclement weather we will move indoors. More details at
On nowSat, Oct 31Liberty Heights and Hillsdale, Baltimore
Trunk OR TREAT🎉🎊🎉🎊
Bring your kids out in. Have a good time in a safe family. Environment, candy music. A fun time and an enjoyable, safe event. In lots of decorations
On nowSat, Oct 31232 Warren Rd, Cockeysville
Trunk or Treat
You are invited to a Trunk or Treat! Come enjoy candy, a bounce house, games, and crafts at this free event. All are welcome!
Games & bounce houses
On nowSat, Oct 314501 N Pershing Dr, Arlington
Trunk or Treat
Join us for a night of clean family fun! Games, Candy and a movie!
Games & bounce houses
Sat, Oct 31Seminary Walk Condos, Alexandria
Seminary Walk Halloween 2026
Celebrate Halloween with Seminary Walk by giving out candy OR trick or treating! Give out candy at the building’s front door, from a balcony, sitting outside at a table, or from your car trunk. Comment below to let us know which buildings will be partic
On nowSat, Oct 314612 6th Street SE, Oxon Hill
3rd Annual Haunted Alley
Come out and enjoy yourself doing a safe Halloween treat. There will be 25 or more cars for trunk or treat a decorated haunted alley for children and parents to enjoy along with government agencies attending. This is a safe event where cotton candy popcor
On nowSat, Oct 31XCAL Shooting Sports and Fitness, Ashburn
After the dark Halloween Party
Dive into the unknown and discover new vibes with us After the dark—where the night truly begins! AFTER THE DARK ✨A Halloween Night of Fun & Mystery October 31 | 9 PM–MidnightXCAL LoungeThe after-
$65.20 – $690.60
On nowSat, Oct 31Baltimore Police Department- Northern District
Trunk or Treat & Haunted Hallway
Join us on Halloween 🎃 👻 for a spooky, fun time! Wear your costumes and bring your treat or treat bags 🛍️ Kids can collect candy and treats from even spookier trunks and tour the haunted hallway at Baltimore Police Department- Northern District See y
Sun, Nov 18159-B Governor Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena
Pasadena Cars & Coffee Trunk or Treat
🎃🚗 PASADENA CARS & COFFEE TRUNK OR TREAT! 🚗🎃 📅 Sunday, Nov. 1 | 10AM–1PM 📍 Eastwood Pasadena Parking Lot Bring the family, decorate your ride, hand out some candy and enjoy a fun morning with the car community! 🍬 FREE Event & Trunk or Treat ☕ F
Sun, Nov 1Bowie State University
3rd Trunk or Treat by the Child & Adolescent Association
Get ready for a spooky good time at our BOO-WE-WEEN Trunk or Treat event, filled with treats, games, and lots of Halloween fun! BOO-WE-WEEN Trunk or Treat by the Child & Adolescent Assoc
$5.04Games & bounce houses
Trunk or treat decorations, candy and costume ideas
Everything to decorate your trunk, fill the candy bowl and dress the kids — from monster-mouth kits and string lights to bulk Halloween candy and costumes. Check delivery dates before you order.
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- Decorate
Trunk decoration kitMonster mouth, teeth and googly eyesShop on Amazon - Decorate
Orange string lightsBattery-powered, no outlet neededShop on Amazon - Decorate
Stretchy cobwebsSpiders included, for every cornerShop on Amazon - Decorate
Light-up jack-o'-lanternsLED, safe around kidsShop on Amazon - Treat
Bulk candy variety packIndividually wrapped, enough for a lineShop on Amazon - Treat
Glow-stick braceletsA candy-free treat that lights them upShop on Amazon - Treat
Teal pumpkin bucketNon-food treats for kids with allergiesShop on Amazon - Kids
Jack-o'-lantern bucketThe classic, for collectingShop on Amazon - Kids
Dinosaur costumePlush and hooded, warm for an evening outShop on Amazon - Host
Cauldron candy bowlFor the front edge of the trunkShop on Amazon - Kids
Witch hatSoft and floppy, for little headsShop on Amazon
More to do around Bowie
More trunk or treat events nearby
On nowSat, Oct 31Nobles Bar And Grill, Baltimore
BALTIMORE'S BIGGEST FED HILL SINGLES HALLOWEEN BAR CRAWL 2026 (FRIDAY)
$10 – $100
On nowSat, Oct 31The Water Street Tavern & Key West Patio Bar Happy Grape Liquor store, Baltimore
BALTIMORE'S BIGGEST DOWNTOWN SINGLES HALLOWEEN BAR CRAWL 2026 (SATURDAY)
$10 – $100Live music
On nowSat, Oct 31Max's Taphouse, Baltimore
BALTIMORE'S BIGGEST FELLS POINT SINGLES HALLOWEEN BAR CRAWL 2026 (SATURDAY)
$10 – $100Live music
On now
Sun, Nov 1Greenhouse Kitchen + Bar, Vienna
TYSONS CORNER HALLOWEEN HANGOVER BRUNCH (SUNDAY)
$10 – $100
Costume corner
What kids are wearing this year, and how to dress for an evening in a car park.
What kids are wearing
- No. 1
SuperheroSpider-Man topped the list for kids: 2.3 million of them. 
PrincessA classic that never leaves the top five.
WitchThe hat does most of the work. Add a broom for the photos.
GhostOne sheet, two eye holes, done in ten minutes.- New
Pop-star demon hunterThis year's breakout, thanks to KPop Demon Hunters. - DinosaurPlush and hooded: the warmest costume in the car park.
Costume rankings: National Retail Federation, 2025 Halloween survey.
Dress for a car park in late October
- Layer underneathMost start around dusk, and it cools fast. A long-sleeve top and leggings under the costume beat a coat over it.
- Wear real shoesA big car park is a lot of walking. Trainers under a long skirt or a dinosaur tail will not show.
- Glow, so drivers see youCars still move around the edges. A glow-stick bracelet or a strip of reflective tape on the bucket costs nothing.
- Face paint over masksPaint lets them see the step down from the curb, and eat the candy on the spot. Masks usually come off by the third car.
Why trick or treat moved into the car park
Since the 1990s
Churches started it. Parents wanted a Halloween with less gore, fewer strangers and no crossing busy roads in the dark, so congregations parked in a circle, opened their boots and handed out candy from the back. In car-dependent suburbs it simply worked better than a street of houses far apart — and a flat car park suits children with allergies, wheelchairs and strollers too.
- Early 1990sThe first trunk or treats appear at church fall festivals, as a gentler alternative to door-to-door.
- 1994A Baptist congregation in Alabama holds one — the earliest specific year on record.
- Early 2000sChurches across the South add it to their calendars, then malls and schools follow.
- TodayCar parks across suburbia fill up, and decorating the trunk has become a contest of its own.
Trunk or treat in Bowie: the basics
When are trunk or treat events in Bowie in 2026?
Trunk or treat events in Bowie run from Oct 31 to Nov 1, 2026: 49 events.
Is there a trunk or treat in Bowie this weekend?
Yes: 49 events are on for Oct 31 – Nov 1, including Hallelujah Day (Truck or Treat) at Greater Saint John Cathedral, ALA Liberty Unit 122 Trunk or Treat and Characters & Candy Trunk or Treat Book Giveaway. Another 5 events are on nearby.
Are there free trunk or treat events in Bowie?
Yes: 17 of the 49 listed are free, including Hallelujah Day (Truck or Treat) at Greater Saint John Cathedral, ALA Liberty Unit 122 Trunk or Treat and Characters & Candy Trunk or Treat Book Giveaway. The ticketed ones run from $5.04 to $690.60.
Is there a trunk or treat near Bowie?
Yes: 5 more events are listed within reach of Bowie, in Baltimore, Riverdale Park and Vienna. The soonest is BALTIMORE'S BIGGEST FED HILL SINGLES HALLOWEEN BAR CRAWL 2026 (FRIDAY) in Baltimore, on Sat, Oct 31.
Where are trunk or treats held in Bowie?
At 47 venues, including Three Brothers Italian Restaurant Columbia (2 dates), XCAL Shooting Sports and Fitness (2 dates), Greater Saint John Cathedral and Greater Mt Nebo African Methodist Episcopal Church. Most take place in the car park of a church, school, library or community centre.
What are the best trunk or treat events in Bowie?
The most popular on AllEvents right now are Sweet Tooth Costume Carnival 2026 at St John Baptist Church (Sat, Oct 31), Trunk or Treat Vendors & Food Trucks (Sat, Oct 31) and 5th Annual community Trunk or Treat Car Show at XCAL Shooting Sports and Fitness (Sat, Oct 31).
What time do trunk or treats start in Bowie?
Start times run from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Most begin around dusk, so the decorated trunks are lit when the children arrive, and last two or three hours.
What is a trunk or treat?
A Halloween event where children go from car to car instead of door to door. Families park in one place — usually a church, school or community car park — open their boots, decorate them, and hand out candy from the back. It began at American churches in the 1990s as a safer, more contained alternative to trick-or-treating, and most now add a costume parade, games or a best-decorated-trunk contest.
What should kids bring to a trunk or treat?
Their costume, a treat bucket or bag, and something that glows — a glow stick or a small torch — because most events run after dark. Comfortable shoes help: a big car park is a lot of walking.
How do you decorate a trunk for trunk or treat?
Pick a theme and fill the open boot with it. Monster mouths, pumpkin patches, haunted houses, outer space and under the sea are the favourites. Battery string lights matter most, since a car park has no sockets; then a backdrop, cobwebs or props, and a bowl of candy at the front edge.
Are trunk or treats safe for kids with food allergies?
Many are. Look for a teal pumpkin: it is the sign of a trunk handing out non-food treats such as glow sticks, stickers and small toys, part of the Teal Pumpkin Project for children with food allergies.