Celebrate Halloween 2026 with the best Trunk or Treat events in Charlottesville. 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 Charlottesville.
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Sat, Oct 17Mt. Pleasant Church of the Brethen, Harrisonburg
Trunk or Treat 11-1 pm Food & Silent Auction & Yardsale 11-2pm We will have music, games, inflatables, trunk or treating, a silent auction, food for sales. Food: Drinks Soup By the Bowl Ham pot pie Country ham sandwhiches Hotdogs Chips
Games & bounce houses
Sun, Oct 18389 Elk Drive
Join us for a day of fun! Music, prizes, and candy! 🍬 Our trunk or treat is open to the public and children of all ages! 🎃 Wear your costumes and enjoy plenty of treats and some tricks! 👻 Event will be held in our field, parking in the main parking lo
Sun, Oct 18Fishersville United Methodist Church Back Parking Lot
🍬 Trunk Up. Treat Out. Let’s Have Some Fun! 🍬 Bring your little ghosts, superheroes, princesses, and favorite costumes and join us for a fun-filled afternoon at Fishersville United Methodist Church! 📅 Sunday, October 18 ⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM 📍 FUMC Back Parkin
Sun, Oct 182959 Hermitage Rd., Waynesboro
The GreenHouse Christian Learning Center and Community Fellowship Church are hosting a Trunk or Treat! Date: October 18, 2026 Time: 4:00-6:00 pm All ages invited!
Thu, Oct 2294 South Ave, Harrisonburg
Blue Ridge Trunk or Treat Join us for a safe and spooky night of Halloween fun at Blue Ridge! Families are invited to enjoy an evening filled with candy, games, costumes, and community spirit. Come dressed in your favorite costume and get ready for a fu
Games & bounce houses
Fri, Oct 2386 Joshua Ln., Palmyra
🧪 Get Ready for the Monster Academy Trunk-or-Treat! 🎃 Calling all little monsters, mad scientists, and local community partners! Kid Creative & Co. is thrilled to invite you to our Monster Academy Trunk-or-Treat, where big ideas and silly experiments
Fri, Oct 231221 Rosser Ave, Waynesboro
River Edge Trunk or Treat 🎃 Join us for a safe, spooky night of fun for the whole family at River Edge Rehabilitation and Nursing! Bring the kids in their favorite costumes and enjoy an evening of trunk or treating, drinks, hotdogs, and chips. Come out
Fri, Oct 231085 Carodon Drive, Ruckersville
Come join us for an evening of family fun at Carodon’s Annual Trunk N Treat! 🎃🍂 Neighbors, friends, and family are all welcome! If you’d like to participate with a trunk or table, please arrive by 5:30 PM to get set up. Each participating trunk/table wil
Sat, Oct 241794 Richmond Rd., Troy
Bring the kids out for a day of crafts, games, & yummy snacks. Grab a pumpkin and get in some early "trunk or treating"! Everyone is welcome at this community event.
Games & bounce houses
Sat, Oct 241744 Jefferson Hwy, Fishersville
Join us for a FREE afternoon of Halloween fun at Fluff & Fetch Dog Grooming 🎃🐾 Bring the whole family, including your four-legged babies, for: 🍬 Treats for children 🐶 Goodies for dogs 👻 Costume contests for kids and dogs 📸 Fun photo opportunities 🚗
Costume contest
2 dates · from Oct 24The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waynesboro
Ward Trunk or Treat Activity
Sat, Oct 2436 Rose Ave, Stuarts Draft
It’s time for one of our favorite fall traditions at Destiny Family Center!🌶️🍂 Join us Saturday, October 24th from 4–6 PM for an evening of good food, friendly competition, and plenty of fall fun for the whole family. We’ll have Trunk-or-Treat, face pa
Sat, Oct 243304 Stuarts Draft Hwy
Join us for our very first Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat! 🎃 Mini Pumpkin Painting 🍬 Trunk-or-Treat for the kids 🛍️ After hours shopping 🍔 Food Trucks 🎵 Music 🏰 Bouncy House 🍁 AND SO MUCH MORE! Costumes welcomed, but please nothing scary as this is a
Food trucks
Sat, Oct 24271 Pleasant Grove Dr, Palmyra
Come out to Pleasant Grove Park Saturday, October 24, 2026 to Celebrate our FREE Annual Halloween Festival, Haunted Barn and Trunk or Treat! Visit with the locals as they hand out treats... from the trunks of their spooky automobiles! “Just a Good Ol’ F
Sun, Oct 25101 Pike Church Rd, Harrisonburg
Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 25 from 4:00–6:00 PM! 🍬 Bring the whole family for an evening packed with decorated trunks, tons of candy, bungee trampolines, inflatables, carnival games, and more! Best of all, it’s completely FR
Trunk contestGames & bounce houses
Sun, Oct 2531 Crossroads Ln, Fishersville
This is a FREE community event for the whole family! Bring your kids, invite your friends, and join us for an evening packed with fall fun, laughter, and memories. -Tons of candy -Inflatables -Food trucks (available for purchase) -LOTS of Trunk or Tre
Games & bounce housesFood trucks
Wed, Oct 28979 S High St, Harrisonburg
🎬✨ You're invited to Heartland Veterinary Clinic's 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat! ✨🎃 Bring the whole family for this year's Pixar-themed Trunk or Treat! Here's what you can look forward to: 🍬 Candy galore 🐾 Pet goodies ☕ Hot chocolate 🍎 Warm apple cider 🎮 F
Wed, Oct 281696 New Hope-Crimora Rd
🎃 Join us for United Elite’s Trunk or Treat! Bring your family, wear your costumes, and enjoy an evening of decorated trunks, candy, and Halloween fun. This event is open to the public, so everyone is welcome! 📍 United Elite All Stars & Tumbling 1696
Trunk contest
Thu, Oct 29Claudius Crozet Park
Join ACPD and other partners for a FREE Trunk or Treat event that is sure to be spooky fun! The event is designed to spread awareness around pedestrian safety, highlight local organizations and, of course, spread a little Halloween cheer. Remember, d
Thu, Oct 29501 Oak Ave, Waynesboro
TRUNK OR TREAT Join us at Summit Square for an afternoon of Halloween fun! Thursday, October 29 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Bring the whole family and enjoy decorated trunks, Halloween treats, costumes and plenty of fun with our residents, team members and commu
Trunk contest
Fri, Oct 30Darden Towe Park, Charlottesville, VA 22911, United States
Join ACPD and other partners for a FREE Trunk or Treat event that is sure to be spooky fun! The event is designed to spread awareness around pedestrian safety, highlight local organizations and, of course, spread a little Halloween cheer. Also at Darden
Fri, Oct 30120 Dogwood Ln, Orange
🎃👻 Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of fun! 👻🎃 Bring the whole family to Dogwood Village’s Annual Community Trunk or Treat! 🍬🚗 ✨ Costumes • Candy • Games • Music • Community Fun ✨ 📅 Friday, October 30 ⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM 📍 Health & Rehab Front Par
Games & bounce housesLive music
Fri, Oct 30One Autumn Ct, Madison, VA, United States, Virginia 22727
Join us for Trunk or Treat! Bring the family out for an evening of candy, costumes, decorated trunks, and Halloween fun! Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy a safe and fun trick-or-treating experience with the Autumn Care of Madison community.
Trunk contest
Fri, Oct 30Trevilians Elementary School, Gordonsville
You're invited to our annual Trunk or Treat event - a Halloween celebration for the whole family! Get your costumes ready and prepare for a parking lot full of creatively decorated cars and plenty of treats. We're also looking for volunteers to decorate
Trunk contest
Fri, Oct 301871 Boyers Rd, Harrisonburg
🎃🍭 CANDY FEST IS COMING! 🍭🎃 Get ready for a night of candy, snacks, fall fun, and decorated trunks! 🎉 Join us Friday, October 30 from 5–7 PM for a fun-filled night for the whole family! Bring your friends, invite your neighbors, and come ready to show of
Trunk contest
Fri, Oct 30The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Join us for our annual Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat!
Fri, Oct 305251 Spotswood Trl, Barboursville
Trunk or Treat 10/30/26 6-8 This is open to the community. If you would like to hand out candy, please message us so we can have a count.
Sat, Oct 312513 Rockfish Rd, Crimora
🎃👻 TRUNK OR TREAT AT ENDLESS VIEW FARMS 👻🎃 Halloween at the farm is going to be a good one! 🍂🖤 Save the date for Saturday, October 31 from 10 AM–6 PM and come spend Halloween with us at Endless View Farms! We're still putting all the fun little details
Sat, Oct 311100 E Jack Jouett Rd, Louisa
COME JOIN US FOR A SPOOKTACULAR FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT AT SOUTHERN REVERE CELLARS OCTOBER 31ST FROM 12 TO 4PM ! 🕸 HERES WHAT TO EXPECT ! ⬇️ A&K's Sips & Bites 12-5pm From the Farm Food Truck BBQ 12-8pm 🛍Vender Market (hosted by Megan Quick) 12-4
Food trucks
Sat, Oct 31829 Greenville Avenue, Staunton
🎃 Envision Studios’ Trunk or Treat! 👻🍬 We’re so excited to invite our community to a fun, family-friendly first annual Trunk or Treat at Envision Studios & Co.! 🚗 Decorated trunks 🍭 Lots of candy & treats 🎃 Halloween fun 📸 Photo opportunities 🌮
Trunk contestFood trucks
Sat, Oct 31110 E. College St., Bridgewater
Fun for all ages - rain or shine! Begin your festivities with your neighbors - playing games, winning prizes, and enjoying a few free bites to eat. Back by popular demand: BUBBLES!
Games & bounce houses
Sat, Oct 31303 W Gordon Ave, Gordonsville
Come to Gordonsville Baptist Church's Annual Trunk or Treat. October 31st, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm.
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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Trunk decoration kitMonster mouth, teeth and googly eyesShop on Amazon 
Orange string lightsBattery-powered, no outlet neededShop on Amazon 
Stretchy cobwebsSpiders included, for every cornerShop on Amazon 
Light-up jack-o'-lanternsLED, safe around kidsShop on Amazon 
Bulk candy variety packIndividually wrapped, enough for a lineShop on Amazon 
Glow-stick braceletsA candy-free treat that lights them upShop on Amazon 
Teal pumpkin bucketNon-food treats for kids with allergiesShop on Amazon 
Jack-o'-lantern bucketThe classic, for collectingShop on Amazon 
Dinosaur costumePlush and hooded, warm for an evening outShop on Amazon 
Cauldron candy bowlFor the front edge of the trunkShop on Amazon 
Witch hatSoft and floppy, for little headsShop on Amazon 
Fri, Oct 1616182 Rogers Road, Culpeper
Thu, Oct 22900 Moorefield Park Dr, Richmond
FreeLive music
Oct 23–242367 N Lee Hwy, Lexington2 days
Sat, Oct 31Tractor Supply Co. (588 Culpeper Town Sq, Culpeper, VA)
What kids are wearing this year, and how to dress for an evening in a car park.
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.
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.
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.
Trunk or treat events in Charlottesville run from Oct 17 to Oct 31, 2026: 35 events. The busiest weekend is Oct 30 – Nov 1, with 16 events.
Yes: 5 events are on for Oct 16 – Oct 18, including Mount Pleasant’s Fall Festival at Mt. Pleasant Church of the Brethen, 🎃Trunk or Treat at GCYC🎃 and Trunk or Treat 👻. Another 1 event is on nearby.
Yes: 1 of the 35 listed is free, including Staunton Ward Trunk or Treat at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Most trunk or treats are free to walk into.
Yes: 5 more events are listed within reach of Charlottesville, in Culpeper, Richmond and Lexington. The soonest is BRAGGS CORNER Trunk or Treat-BOOM FITNESS & BOOM KIDZ in Culpeper, on Fri, Oct 16.
At 34 venues, including The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (3 dates), Mt. Pleasant Church of the Brethen, Fishersville United Methodist Church Back Parking Lot and Claudius Crozet Park. Most take place in the car park of a church, school, library or community centre.
The most popular on AllEvents right now are Tricks, Treats and Boo Grass Beats (Sat, Oct 24), 🎃Trunk or Treat at GCYC🎃 (Sat, Oct 17) and Trunk or Treat 2026 (Sat, Oct 24).
Start times run from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Most begin around dusk, so the decorated trunks are lit when the children arrive, and last two or three hours.
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.
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.
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.
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.
